I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.
The Saatchi Gallery is a nice way to spend a Saturday out, enjoying beautiful modern art in central London. You can go there and enjoy the artwork absolutely for free. There are various artist exhibiting at the gallery; the current exhibition is called "Iconoclasts". All of the artists are doing something different from the usual.... Continue Reading →
The mystical city of Istanbul has hosted many civilisations, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires being the most famous. The iconic Hagia Sofia was a church, and later on was turned into mosque. Hagia Sophia was the centre of Orthodox Christianity until 1453 when the city was conquered by Ottomans. Five hundred years following the conquest Islamic... Continue Reading →
Cabedelo is a small city located about 20 km from the capital of Paraiba state in Brazil. The enormous Trans-Amazonian Highway (BR230) starts in Cabedelo and goes all the way on its 4000 km journey to the Amazon Rainforest. The Santa Catarina Fort is Composed of an architectural complex with 20 compartments, among them the Chapel... Continue Reading →
João Pessoa is the capital of the state of Paraiba in the northeast of Brazil. Its old town is known for its baroque and art nouveau architecture. It was also held by the Dutch for around 20 years in the 17th century. Its name has changed several times and its current name, literally translated as “John Person”,... Continue Reading →
Carapibus is a beautiful unspoilt beach on the Coast of Conde, in the southern part of the state of Paraiba, northeast of Brazil. The beach stretch is very long, wild, and nearly completely undeveloped. I stayed in a small pousada (hotel) called Aruanã. We had a beautiful view of the sea front. The... Continue Reading →
Just a quick post to say a big thank you to all my followers. When I started blogging I wasn't expecting to get that many people following me - I had the idea that I'd probably get 10! I didn't imagine that so many people would be interested in my travels, and the things... Continue Reading →
The Ruins of Jerash are amazing and well preserved; they are also known as The Ruins of the Walled. They are situated in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. They are a mix of Greco-Roman and the ancient Arab traditions. This place is full of history dating back to the pre-classical period of the 1st... Continue Reading →
I had another enjoyable time by the River Thames when I decided to visit the Tate Britain. The gallery has a stunning permanent collection and a changing programme of very interesting exhibitions which are well worthy of a visit. On the way there I passed these beautiful views of the river. The green glassed building... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh is a great city which has a lot to offer. It's the Scottish capital. It is an elegant city with some Georgian building in the New Town (although not so 'new' any more as it is nearly three two hundred years old!), and stunning medieval architecture. The Royal Mile is a beautiful stretch of... Continue Reading →
I would like to give a big thank you to The Anxious Traveler for nominating me for The Liebster Award. I feel very honoured to receive it. I would recommend you visit The Anxious Traveler blog. It is a fantastic blog about travel that I enjoy reading. As per the rules, I have some... Continue Reading →
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