Category Archives: Travel
Real Academia de Bellas Artes
The Disasters of War are a series of 82 etchings and prints made by Gita between 1812-1820 and displayed separately and collectively in the museum. Art historians view them as a visual protest against the violence of the 1808-1814 Peninsula
Real Academia de Bellas Artes
The Disasters of War are a series of 82 etchings and prints made by Gita between 1812-1820 and displayed separately and collectively in the museum. Art historians view them as a visual protest against the violence of the 1808-1814 Peninsula
San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basílica of St Francis the Great is a 18th-century neoclassical church known for having the largest dome in Spain (33 meters in diameter) and the fourth largest in Europe. Located in the La Latina district, it features notable artwork,
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
A new gallery adjoining the Royal Palace designed to house and display the Royal family’s art works.
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
A new gallery adjoining the Royal Palace designed to house and display the Royal family’s art works.
Museo Arqueológico
Straight from the airport to our first museum. We learnt about the history of Iberia and Spain from pre-historic times up to the present day *head still spinning*. Here are some of the pieces which caught my eye.
Museo Arqueológico
Straight from the airport to our first museum. We learnt about the history of Iberia and Spain from pre-historic times up to the present day *head still spinning*. Here are some of the pieces which caught my eye.
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
Lecturer and tour manager
On arrival in Madrid, the flight being delayed at Heathrow for half an hour, we went straight to Museo Arqueológico, where we met our expert guide, Professor Claudia Hopkins, Professor of Art History at the University of Edinburgh and former
At home in London
I lucked into an excellent apartment in London, with a lovely courtyard backing onto Green Park, just behind the Ritz. Compared to my usual Russell Square digs, this is an expansive studio. It is ever so convenient and right next
At home in London
I lucked into an excellent apartment in London, with a lovely courtyard backing onto Green Park, just behind the Ritz. Compared to my usual Russell Square digs, this is an expansive studio. It is ever so convenient and right next
It’s on
Business class on these short European flights is as pathetic as it is in Australia, The middle seat is quarantined by a tray, but the seats are just the same as the rest of the plane. Sometimes on YouTube or
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Up and away 2026
I didn’t take any holidays in 2025, so I am making up for it in 2026. I write as I sit in the Emirates lounge in Hong Kong airport, having just flown in with Qantas. The late Duchess and I
Up and away 2026
I didn’t take any holidays in 2025, so I am making up for it in 2026. I write as I sit in the Emirates lounge in Hong Kong airport, having just flown in with Qantas. The late Duchess and I
Father M 