Arriving in Veliko Tarnovo is like stepping back in time. Arriving in the early evening at the end of a long travel day, my travel companion Charlotte and I are keen to get a little exploring done before the day is out.… Read the rest
Veliko Tǎrnovo
Tsarevets Fortress
Arriving through the cobbled streets of Veliko Tărnovo the first site we behold as we check into our accommodation at the Yantra Grand Hotel is Tsarevets Fortress. Tsarevets, the hillside fortress of this medieval capital, spans the horizon, across the river and over the green gorge, laid out before our eyes.… Read the rest
Camels In The Desert
We head out to the Bedouin Oasis in Ras Al Khaimah for the weekend with camels in mind. I am looking forward to riding a camel but before we even arrive we encounter a couple of friendly ones along the road.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The East Gallery II
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.
Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The Back Stateroom
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even knowing I’ll focus only on the highlights, the vastness of this treasure trove feels almost overwhelming. Every room promises discoveries at every turn and I know taking it all in in one visit is nearly impossible.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: The Dining Room
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.
Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: Oriental Armoury
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.
Still, today I am in London and, after a long, long time, have returned to my favorite museum.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury I
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.
Still, today I am in London and, after too long, I finally return to my favorite museum.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury II
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, including the European Armoury II, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest
Highlights From The Wallace Collection: European Armoury III
Ah, The Wallace Collection! Even as I contemplate only tackling the highlights, including the European Armoury III, the vastness of this collection overwhelms me and I know that it is a practically impossible task.… Read the rest