I was not prepared to see quite as much variety as I have in this European capital city. Each day I leave my abode, it seems I am discovering a new style. Perhaps arriving from Podgorica, where one is inundated with sameness, the difference seems starker. The fascinating architecture of Skopje Macedonia is both intriguing …
When I was in Chiang Mai last year, my focus was mainly inside the old city walls. Seeing Thai temples for the first time, especially those ancient ones, was all consuming. This visit, my interest has strayed to the older neighbourhoods outside those walls. Particularly, to the beautiful traditional Thai Lanna houses. I see these …
One thing I always enjoy about visiting a country that has had a socialist past, is the architecture. I can understand why some don’t enjoy this style, but the clean lines make sense to me. Tirana emerged from its severe dictatorship almost 30 years ago now, but many reminders remain. The brutalist architecture and Skanderbeg …
Wanting to see what old Kyoto, and old Japan might have looked like, I researched areas to visit within the city, that might offer me a glimpse into the past. What I discovered were a few spots I might find what I was searching for. I explored the beautiful Gion District in Kyoto one day, …
Well that sounds like a mouthful, but what a wondrous thing to study in the city of Modica. I have been here for a week or so now and I have lost count of the number of photographs I have taken of the architecture. It is simply stunning. One feature that stands out are the …
I have been lucky that I chose to stay in the Centro Storico area of city. I have been surrounded by everything historical, which I love just as much as I do modern and contemporary décor. One of my favourite things to walk around and see is the amazing buildings in Salerno. There are some …
Being an avid photographer of doors, windows doesn’t come as much of a stretch. Normally, I gather a few pictures of windows as I travel, but here I have amassed lot! There are just so many beautiful windows in Plovdiv. Decoration Many of the buildings here in the city are incredibly decorative. Having such a …
One of my favourite things to see in any place I visit, is the architecture. So much history and cultural expression is wrapped up in the facades and buildings. Walking around every day, I have been overwhelmed by the unique architecture in Plovdiv. This city has such a varied past, and it clearly shows in …
There is so much history in Rome, it is ridiculous, in the best of ways. On my first visit in 2018, I saw the biggest attractions. Some of these made such an impact on me, I am back to see them a second time. One such site is the Pantheon – being in a magical …