Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

My first visit to Kent & my first stop, Canterbury Cathedral. In one word – impressive. Loads of history here as you would anticipate being one of the oldest and most important structures in England,…

Toruń

Toruń

Toruń was established in 1233 by the Teutonic Knights, making it one of the oldest cities in Poland.  A great place for an inexpensive city break and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The Old City Market Square is…

Cornwall’s Tin Coast

Cornwall’s Tin Coast

I was aware of the prolific tin mining history in Cornwall, however, I wasn’t aware that you can still see so many of these beautiful structures.  Numerous are now preserved by the National Trust and…

Singapore

Singapore

I know Singapore well when travelling with a camera.  Singapore sits on the tip of the Malay peninsula and is a bustling, ultra modern and multi cultural city.  For such a small country , it plays a huge part…

Vibrant Kuala Lumpur

Vibrant Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur or KL as it is more commonly known, is Malaysia’s capital. The world renowned Petronas Twin Towers dominate its skyline at 451m, which was my first sight when travelling with a camera. KL is vibrant, yet charming and has…

George Town and Penang

George Town and Penang

Captain Sir Francis Light from Suffolk wasn’t travelling with a camera when he acquired Pulau Penang from the Sultan of Kedah in 1786. A statue of Sir Francis stands in Fort Cornwallis, George Town, where he stepped ashore for the first time and…

George Town Street Art, Penang

George Town Street Art, Penang

I don’t normally go to specific places to photograph street art when travelling with a camera.  However, as you will know from my blogs, I am a huge fan.  George Town is a UNESCO world heritage site, so…

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Travelling with a camera from Hanoi, next stop was Halong Bay which has 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars topped by rainforests. The advice was unless you are a local, do not use the…