Dubrovnik was, not so long ago, deep in the horrors of war. The physical wounds have mostly been healed, but you can still spot artillery scars in the brickwork of buildings throughout the town. Peace prevails now, happily. This serene park was in the shadow … Read More →
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Naillac Gate, Rhodes, Greece
I was disappointed when our boat was stalled in Rhodes due to a storm on the Mediterranean. Having explored the tourist-heavy old town already, I didn’t see much to inspire a second day of sightseeing. But when the storm cleared, the city’s ancient walls and … Read More →
Place du Cathedral, Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg didn’t start out very welcoming: I arrived in a downpour, very early in the morning, and far from the city centre I’d come to explore. I was forced to trudge into the town, trying to keep my footing on slick cobblestoned paths while the … Read More →
Vaux-le-Vicomte, France
Vaux is hard to reach, but worth the effort. Designed and decorated by those later responsible for building Versailles, it is a comparable gem, filled with beautiful treasures and adorned by magnificent gardens. Ironically, my favourite shot, was the one taken in the dank, dark … Read More →