Which Side of the Street?
Which side of the footpath to walk on reflects what country I’m in. It doesn’t always follow the road rules, and being jet-lagged never helps.
The Other Spanish Steps
The stairs outside the Church of St Ignatius in Dubrovnik are a replica of Rome's Spanish Steps - without the crowds.
Snake Season, Hong Kong and Reading Newspapers
It wasn’t till I read an actual newspaper as I ate my breakfast that I realised it was snake season in Hong Kong - indeed, that this land of sky scrappers actually has venomous snakes (although no one has died from a bite since last century).
A Mural in Marseille
A mural on a wall in Marseille shows the highlights of the city:, including Le Panier, the fisherman and their markets and the Basilica de la Notre Dame de la Garde .
Signs Along the Way
Some of the signs I’ve across while travelling, from joyful to simply obtuse in any language!
London in Four Photos
Four of my photos taken in London in a recent trip, showing the variety of unexpected things to see and do when travelling to this metropolis.
A Few Hong Kong Markets
I fell in love with Hong Kong and her markets many years ago - here’s just a few of my favourites.
The Ancient Forests of Yakushima Island
Yakushima Island, Japan, is covered in a forest of cedar. Many of the trees here are at least 1000 years old, with some nearing 7000 years. What a wondrous place for a walk!
Views From My Balcony
Views from my balcony as I cruise along the Rhine
Braving the Doctor Fish of Singapore
Submitting my feet to a Doctor Fish massage (and nibble) in Singapore.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba: A Village in the Foothills of Mt Fuji
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba is a traditional village in the Five Lakes District, Japan, offering spectacular views of Mt Fuji.