This week’s #frifotos* theme is symbols. What first popped into my mind was Stari Most. I think the old bridge in Mostar is one of the most powerful symbols there is: of multiculturalism, of how people of different religions can co-exist, how reconciliation can actually work. There’s a Middle Eastern flavour to Mostar. No surprise, [...]
New Orleans by Instagram
Earlier, I’ve told you of my first trip abroad – to New Orleans. As an eleven-year-old, I thought it was an exciting and exotic city; the colours, the smells, the people, the jazz, the streets, the shops, the horse-drawn carriages… I’ve always had a strange yearning to see the city again – through grown-up eyes, [...]
Place Massena: Conversation in Nice
When you’re in Nice, be sure to stop by the city’s main square, Place Massena, at night, to see the seven continents converse in a language of colours.
Gaudi’s Parc Güell: a photo story
I adore the works of brilliant Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi: his unusual shapes, his vibrant colours. Here’s a photo story on his Parc Güell. Enjoy!
The stairs of Girona
Two memories of Girona stand out: a wonderful dusty old book shop – and the narrow alleys and stairs appearing around every corner.
Best free London attractions and activities for summer
Free London attractions this summer include parks, British Museum, Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, V&A Museum of Childhood and the Science Museum
Three Terrific Christmas Markets
A highlight in Europe this time of year is the cheerful (sometimes even magical) Christmas markets. I adore browsing through the arts and crafts for sale, and trying some of the hearty seasonal street food. And then there’s mulled wine. Here are three of my favourite Christmas markets: Elegant and child-friendly Vienna I’m very fond [...]
Facades of Cartagena – a photo story
The girls and I recently sailed through the Panama Canal and stopped – all too briefly – in the beautiful, beautiful Colombian city of Cartagena. Strolling through the lively old city, I was struck by the vibrant colours of the colonial architecture. Seemed to go well with the sultry heat, too. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee [...]
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
As seen in
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – the real Narnia
- Pets, pools and pennies at the Hemingway House, Key West
- Canada Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary, the Scenic Route
- Atlantic Canada: Lively Lunenburg
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- Exploring the Caucasus
- World at a Glance: Hole in the Rock
- Valley of the Kings
- Ranxo ses Roques: horse riding in Majorca (I loved it!)
- Republika Srpska: Pretty Trebinje
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Dan: Sounds like a great adventure. I\'ll be sure to fo...
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Vera Marie Badertscher: See if you can find any literature to introduce th...
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Marlys: Sounds like a right adventure - no trusty ol\' Mac...
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Anne-Sophie Redisch: Yes, Tonga does have similar nature, with the blow...
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