United States
The Historic Houses of Alamo Square, San Francisco
One of the pleasures of San Francisco is its historic architecture. Of course, the city is full of the impressive modern buildings that you’d expect
24th June 2016
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United States
Reliving the Romance of Rail Travel at Los Angeles Union Station
I stood in the central plaza of Los Angeles Union Station and marvelled at the building, an eclectic mix of Art Deco and other architectural
8th April 2016
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New Zealand
An Unlikely Tourist Attraction: Kawakawa and the Hundertwasser Toilets
Toilets are rarely tourist attractions, and I would not normally make a detour simply to photograph them. But the Hundertwasser Toilets in Kawakawa, in New
15th December 2015
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Spain
The Unexpected Buildings of Lloret de Mar
We’ve all seen the classic view of Lloret de Mar, the beautiful sandy beach and the line of gleaming modern hotels. And I assumed the
25th May 2015
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United Kingdom
Enjoying Herefordshire’s History on the Black and White Trail
Architecture can help you to understand the history of a place, as I discovered when exploring the timber framed houses of Herefordshire. These are so
23rd April 2015
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South Africa
The Best Way to Explore Stellenbosch, South Africa – On Foot
Stellenbosch is a stately town. From the starched linen cloths on the tables outside the restaurant to the wide roads lined with ancient oak trees,
17th April 2015
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South Africa
A Rich Heritage: The Cape Dutch Buildings of Swellendam, South Africa
Historic buildings can tell you a lot about a place, giving clues to its past and present. I was reminded of this as I walked
6th April 2015
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