You can’t visit Berlin without spotting the adorable little crossing sign that is the Amplemann. His jaunty walk and stylish little hat beam out from every pedestrian crossing light! He even has his own merch!!! Berlin is a mix of old and new, brash and weathered. No where can you see this better than theContinue reading “Ampelmann”
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie (or “Checkpoint C”) was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War (1947–1991). The wall was erected very quickly as a way to try and reduce the ‘brain drain’ of people leaving East Germany after the second World War. Between 1949 and 1961, over 2Continue reading “Checkpoint Charlie”
Back to Berlin
I revisit Berlin with my mum. Visit the Brandenburg Gate for photos, then reflect on the somber Holocaust memorial, which evokes feelings of dread and isolation while serving as a controversial reminder of the atrocities committed during the Nazi era.
Brighton and lavender fields
Big photo dump incoming as I try desperately to catch up on a year of travel!! In July we headed down south for another bite of the colorful delight that is Brighton before heading to fragrant lavender fields. Never one to pass up the heady delights of a painted wall or two, and Brighton hasContinue reading “Brighton and lavender fields”
Agüimes
Agüimes, previously overlooked, has transformed into a charming representation of a traditional Canarian hill town after the careful restoration of its old town. Its atmospheric streets, adorned with bronze sculptures and a palette of warm colors, create a serene environment, enhanced by striking contrasts with the sky.
Las palmas
The post describes a visit to Las Palmas, highlighting the Cathedral of Santa Ana with its unique wall patterns and details, alongside the historic Casa de Colón, a notable colonial-style mansion in the city’s old town.
Marvellous mosaics
Just a post dedicated entirely to some amazing mosaics that we found while exploring Port de Mogan! If you can tear yourself away from the picturesque harbour and head upwards you might be lucky enough to stumble across this colourful joy! This magical place is the Volver House of Mosaics. It was a guesthouse atContinue reading “Marvellous mosaics”
Puerto de Mogán
Puerto de Mogán is an incredibly picturesque fishing village and popular marina in Gran Caneria. It’s marina is surrounded by picture postcard perfect houses all in white with colourful stripes around the windows and walls. Everywhere you look there are gardens full of colourful bougainvillea, palm trees, bird-of-paradise flowers, hibiscus and other rainbow bright plants.Continue reading “Puerto de Mogán”
Sand dunes
Next up a taste of the desert with the sand dunes at Maspalomas. Covering an area of 404-hectares (1,000-acre) in the area of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, they have been protected as a nature reserve since 1987. The dunes were formed by sand from the now subdued marine shelf, when it laidContinue reading “Sand dunes”
Gran caneria
In June we headed to the island of Gran caneria for some relaxing…… Ha ha.joke. First we’re taking to the skies with a paraglide. Then we unlease the jetskies… and at some point Neil mistakenly lets me take the helm… Below you can see the pure unadulterated joy. … You can actually see the pointContinue reading “Gran caneria”