The capital city of Sardinia, Cagliari is an attractive port dominated by its hilltop Castello, a medieval walled quarter situated high over the rest of the town. Here’s some photos …
In photos: a walk around the ancient Sardinian city of Cagliari Read More
Situated on the slopes of Monte Ortobene, Nuoro is the sixth-largest city in central-eastern Sardinia, Italy with a population of around 36,500.
Fifty photos of Nuoro, Sardinia: landscapes, street scenes, architecture and street art Read More
After jumping on the wrong train, we found ourselves with an hour to kill at the Sardinian town of Macomer in the province of Nuoro – and it turned out …
Macomer, Sardinia: steam loco, narrow gauge railway and abandoned warehouses – in photos Read More
An oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the Colosseum (or Coliseum) is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship. Constructed of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it …
In photos: A visit to the stunning ancient Colosseum in Rome Read More
In steam-crazy Britain it’s not unusual to come across a steam locomotive on the ordinary passenger network, but I was surprised to see this locomotive waiting at Roma Ostiense railway …
An unexpected steam locomotive and the Rome Express at Roma Ostiense railway station, April 2019 Read More
Walking through the streets of the Monti District in Rome late last week, we came across the unusual sight of street lamps flickering on and off in a seemingly random …
Watch the weird and mesmerising flickering street lights of Rome Read More
Serving the coastal town of Alghero in northwestern Sardinia, this small terminus station offers daily trains to Sassari in the east.
In photos: Alghero railway station terminus, Sardinia, Italy Read More
Discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century, Neptune’s Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno) is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.
The magnificent Neptune’s Grotto cave system in Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy Read More
There’s no doubting that it’s a beautiful place to visit, but the heaving mass of selfie stick-toting tourists can make a trip to Venice something of a stressful experience. With …
The canals and stunning architecture of Comacchio at night, northern Italy’s ‘Little Venice’ Read More
Here’s the second set of my series of 100 photos taken around Venice:
Venice in 100 photographs: architecture, canals, rivers, gondolas, sunshine and colours (Part 2) Read More
Here’s 100 photos taken from a recent visit to the wonderful city of Venice, Italy. I’ve published them in two batches of fifty, and here’s the first instalment:
Venice in 100 photographs: architecture, canals, rivers, gondolas, sunshine and colours (Part 1) Read More