Everybody enjoys flowers, their vibrant colours provide a feast for our eyes and fragrant bouquets that tantalise our noses. Images of flowers can be equally appealing, though without smellovision., It’s about time this site was brightened up with some floral colour. Even the most macho man secretly enjoys coming across an attractive urban garden or [...]
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Postcard from quirky Street Pianos; Britain Got Talent
Street performers are a familiar site for most travellers, they are part of the fixtures and fittings of most major cities. Street pianos encouraging members of the public to demonstrate their talent are a less familiar twist. London and Paris are two of Europe’s if not the world’s most iconic cities. The attractions of both [...]
Adelaide; Bouncing around Kangaroo Market
Markets are usually a great place to spend a few hours and the bustling Central Market in Adelaide, South Australia is no exception. It has the usual appeal of other markets, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, cakes and sweet treats; baked or covered in chocolate. There is plenty of vibrant colour, ripe exotic fruits and [...]
Eyes of the World – Windows to its Soul
Today’s #FriFotos theme is windows and whilst looking through the tons of images I have of windows, shutters and suitably framed images it became obvious that there was another take on the theme. The beautiful and interesting eyes of some of the people that have enriched my travels over the last year or so. Regardless [...]
Postcards from Oman, Festival of Games
The Muscat Festival of Oman Culture provides some insight into the nomadic lives of the original tribes which roamed freely through the country. Pitching tents in the drifting sands of the deserts, keeping camels, goats and horses, practicing skills and cooking in the traditional manner. My favourite displays however were the ones which showed children [...]
Postcard from the Moroccan 3 Amigos, Essaouira
I met these three guys outside an orphanage in Essaouira where a fundraising auction was being held. Seeing some of the young children was really heartwarming and it was great seeing the community get behind the project, buying various pieces of art. These guys were sitting outside on arrival, their colourful costumes immediately attracted my [...]
Latvia Liepāja, Handcrafted in colour by Artisans
Liepāja has a wealth of disused and attractive looking buildings just waiting for development. Whilst it would be a shame if they were to lose their character it is equally heartbreaking seeing them just sitting going to ruin. In the backstreets of one of the cities developing areas is a district devoted to artisans producing [...]
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