Archive for the 'Travel' Category

The Beauty of Kalemegdan Fortress

Kalemegdan Fortress stands above the confluence of the Sava & Danube rivers in Belgrade, overlooking the Great War Island. Seen from below, it’s an impressive sight with “The Victor” monument, a dove of peace in one hand, a sword in the other, standing proud and looking out across the city. Walk through the lower town [...]

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Skadarlija

Skadarlija. It’s a place where time has no meaning. Walk the length of this cobbled street and time will stand still. Stop for a moment, and it’ll subtly shift you backwards to the days when actors, & writers would gather to eat, drink, and be inspired by its beauty and atmosphere. Turn around, and it’ll [...]

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Being Prepared

Yesterday I had a drive across to the Peak District. It wasn’t one of the best days for photography, the sky was a solid grey and the sleet made it awkward to keep the lenses clean but, the Peak District is a beautiful place at any time of year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Arriving [...]

Monday, January 11th, 2010

I’ve Got Talent!!

There are times in life when you wonder what’s around the corner, what lies ahead for you. You start out filled with hope, walk the path for a while, and then that nagging little fella on your shoulder starts whispering in your ear “Are you good enough?”, “Do you really have what it takes to [...]

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009