Basilica

During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes … More

Sculpture and perspective

On what was the outskirts of Florence is an estate which is now a welcome green refuge in a busy … More

Michelangelo’s David lives in another museum in Florence, the Accademia, which I also visited. I was very familiar with these … More

Florence has long been a home for art, the Medici family were patrons to many artists and the legacy remains. … More

Having admired the dome of the cathedral of Florence, we did of course also walk over and admire it closer … More

Florence has been home to many classical artists who have left their marks all over the city. City squares, palace … More

Stereotypes are usually based on a grain of truth. The truth of the one about higgledy-piggeldy Italian rooftops was proven … More

There are many ruins in and around Athens. Walking around the city I encountered quite a few, but without a … More

In February this year I visited Athens for a couple of days in my bid to visit the 27 EU … More

I didn’t venture far from the coast while in Western Australia leaving me loads to explore next time I visit … More