GaudĂ. It’s kind of hard to visit Barcelona without spending your time gaping in awe at the architectural and artistic genius that he left behind all over the city. A great deal of my week in Barcelona was therefore spent, gaping in awe, at his many truly incredible constructions. As well as gaping, I was […]
Archives for April 2012
Things I didn’t know about Barcelona!
I’ve just spent a week visiting Barcelona. I’d like to say that I did a whole bunch of research before setting off, but to be honest, I’m not that great at research. For example, I managed to get through an entire University degree without stepping inside a University library. Plus, I like a place to […]
Angouleme–wanders around the ramparts
This is my third post on AngoulĂŞme! Who would have thought one French town could hold so much appeal? Admittedly, AngoulĂŞme cheated slightly, by seducing me with awesome street art. That’s a good way for any city to get my attention, and more than one post. See Berlin’s street art for example. So I have […]
One Day in Venice: The Perfect Itinerary for Making the Most of Your Time
I have been to Venice more times than I can count, and I even got married there. One of my earlier (and favorite!) travel memories is having St. Mark’s Square to myself during a massive thunderstorm. So it’s fair to say I have some feelings about this city. The most important thing I can tell […]
In Photos: Street Art of AngoulĂŞme (Part 2)
In my previous post I shared with you the rather fabulous trompe l’oeil that can be found on one of the walls in AngoulĂŞme’s old town centre, where two chaps do their best to break into reality. Today’s post is about some of the rest of the street art that Vera and I found and […]
In Photos: Street Art of AngoulĂŞme (Part 1)
The town of AngoulĂŞme, capital of France’s Charente department, is notable for many things. It boasts an impressive location, high up on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Charente river. It has a rather fabulous collection of old buildings, from churches to castle ruins. And it has a wonderful old town that is just ripe for […]
Two Weeks in the UK: The Ultimate Road Trip Itinerary (By a Brit Who Grew Up There)
I grew up in the UK. I’ve lived all over, including in London, Oxford, Bath, Newcastle and Edinburgh, and I’ve been exploring this country for the better part of four decades. I’ve also been running this travel blog since 2010, and of all the itineraries I’ve put together over the years, this two week UK […]
Travel photography tips: Post Processing
Regular readers of the site will know that I am fairly passionate about photography. I’m fascinated about the whole process, from image composition right through to the final processed product. Back in the day, when I was a youngster, i was privileged enough to attend a school which had its own dark room. I think […]