Buda Castle is usually at the top of everyone's list of Budapest attractions to see when they visit the capital of Hungary, but did you know that Budapest has a second castle?... Well, kind of. I had no idea it was there until I made my way to Heroes' Square. Nestled in the heart of [...]
Today's travel photo of the Millennium Monument at Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary. This impressive 36 metre tall column first began construction in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the founding of Hungary. It is the centrepiece of Heroes' Square, one of the must-see attractions in Budapest. More about the Millennium Monument Completed in [...]
Today's travel photo is of a quiet, colourful canal in Burano, Italy. Venice is one of those places where you could spend weeks exploring and still have so much more to see. During my last trip, I took the water bus to explore some of the surrounding islands in Venice. One of my favourites was [...]
Today's travel photo is of Radcliffe Camera in Oxford, England. This stunning building is one of the most iconic in the University of Oxford. Built in the mid 18th century, Radcliffe Camera is part of the Bodleian Library complex and was originally used to hold science texts. It is still a part of the working [...]
Today's travel photo is of a sunrise in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Australia. I took this photo from the balcony of the holiday apartment we stayed in for a few days recently. Burleigh Heads is a beautiful spot on the Gold Coast, located further south from the most popular areas of Surfers Paradise [...]
Today's travel photo is of the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Riomaggiore, Italy. Riomaggiore is one of the five villages that make up the beautiful coastal area of Cinque Terre on the Ligurian Coast of Italy. This beautiful 14th Century stone church is small and simple compared to many other Italian churches, but its [...]
Today's travel photo is of a quiet street in Chinatown in Malacca, Malaysia. Malacca is a beautiful historic town located about two hours from Kuala Lumpur, and is a popular weekend spot for people escaping the city. During the week it is a lot quieter, and I took this photo late at night while wandering [...]
When I first visited Rome nearly 9 years ago, I was introduced to the incredible art of the Italian Renaissance, found on the ceilings of churches and in museums, the highlight being the art found in the Vatican. My interest in this art only grew stronger as I ventured on to Florence and Venice, and [...]
Today's travel photo is of a quiet alley in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. Cortona is a popular town in Southern Tuscany, perched on the side of a hill and known as the setting for the famous book and film, Under the Tuscan Sun. I visited Cortona for the first time during my most recent trip to Italy [...]
Today's travel photo is of the Grand Council Chambers in Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy. Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) is a magnificently preserved palace in the heart of Venice. It was the epicenter of Venice for centuries, and all matters of the city state were run from here. The palace is lavishly decorated by stunning [...]
