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Autumn in Clyne Gardens
The beautiful gardens of Clyne nestled in greenery and woodland a stones through from the sandy beach at Blackpill, Swansea is a place to visit in all seasons. Beginning in the spring time as the colourful red and purple rhododendrons begin to blossom, alongside the...
Day of the Dead Celebrations
In many cultures death is a taboo subject a word that evokes sorrow and loss. In Mexico this is not the case as every year from October 31st – November 2nd the people turn death on its head and celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. November 1st All Saints...
Mari Lwyd
Mari Lwyd festival held at the Gower Heritage Centre in January.
The town of Mostar in Bosnia and Heregovina
On my recent journey island hopping in Croatia the opportunity arose to take a side trip to Bosnia (which covers the north and centre) and Herzegovina (the south) of the country around 2 hours’ drive from Split.
Devon and Somerset
As you look out across Swansea Bay a coastal outline that mirrors our own appears on the horizon.
Elaphiti Islands
Closest to Dubrovnik are the Elaphite’s, the name comes from the Greek word elafos, meaning deer as in ancient times the islands were home to a large deer population.
Croatia
Croatia is a great destination for the independent traveler, summer schedules extend the availability of flights from local airports to Dubrovnik and Split.
A walk along Crymlyn Burrows
Crymlyn Burrows is a nature reserve that follows the shoreline between the Bay campus in Swansea and Neath Estuary.
After Mumbai
Since returning from India I have been busy working with local travel agent NEI UK Ltd to create a photographic tour of India in October.
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, photos of Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Lake Palace (Jal Mahal), Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal) and some street scenes.
Rooftops of Agra
Above the alleys of Agra as the heat of the day subsides people begin to emerge from their homes
Tiger
Early start for a morning safari in Ranthambhore National Park
VIDYA (Integrated Development for Youth and Adults), NGO, Mumbai
VIDYA (Integrated Development for Youth and Adults) is an NGO operating in Mumbai supporting children from low income backgrounds
Vipassana Global Pagoda
A reflection of the Golden Pagoda shimmers in the water as you look out from the ferry boat which takes you across to a palm fringed peninsula bordering Gorai creek, in the North-west of Mumbai, edged by the dark Arabian Sea.
Dharavi, an enigma of Mumbai
Dharavi is known as Mumbai’s largest slum the connotation of the word suggests an overcrowded populated area of dilapidated housing inhabited by very poor people.
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