Another precisely designed part of the gardens in Versailles is the Orangery. When we were there in April, the process … More
Category: Europe
Fountains
Although I have been to and through Paris on a number of occasions, this April was the first time I … More
Roman baths
Not the ones in Bath, England, but the Caracalla baths in Rome. Both obviously built by Romans with the objective … More
The iconic Roman image
Of course it isn’t possible to count as a proper tourist visitor to Rome without going to see this, even … More
Water square
When seeing images of the Trevi fountain in Rome, it always appears big and spacious with a sense that there … More
Spanish Steps
Since my visit to the Piazza di Spagna, the rules around sitting on the steps have changed and visitors are … More
Basilica
During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes … More
#viewfromatrain across Italy
Trains in Italy are relatively good value, specially when compared to the UK. They also have multiple train operating companies, … 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
David
Michelangelo’s David lives in another museum in Florence, the Accademia, which I also visited. I was very familiar with these … More