Gill Morris

Back in Amsterdam again in August last year, Chris & I had a grand day out. Here’s what we did – in photos.
I know we can’t go much further than our front doors at the moment, so I hope that these photo walks are a welcome change from all the doom and gloom. Stay safe people! Much love and peace x

There are some lovely sights in Amsterdam, not least the buildings and monuments and the eclectic mix of architectural styles.
When in Amsterdam, I love to wander around the city. There’s always something new to see.
Have you been to Amsterdam? What do you like to do?

A lovely part of Rotterdam is the Maritiem District where you can learn of the city’s maritime history. For more information, check out the website.
Or, you can just wander around with your camera, like I did.
I hope you enjoyed the stroll!

On a sightseeing day around Rotterdam with my tour guide – Chris, we walked down to the river Nieuwe Maas (New Meuse) – a distributary of the Rhine River – which divides Rotterdam into north and south.
The north and south are connected by several bridges and the two that caught my attention were the Erasmusbrug and Willemsbrug.
The Erasmusbrug is a cable-stayed and bascule bridge which connects the north and south of Rotterdam. It is named after Desiderius Erasmus who was one of the greatest ...

See what a couple visits and a camera does for you! Rotterdam is definitely growing on me.

In one of my favourite mediums, here is the result of a photo walk around the city of Rotterdam in black & white.

I hope you enjoyed the photo walk around Rotterdam. Is there a place that you didn’t take to at first?

On a walk around the city of Rotterdam, there is plenty of greenery to be seen.
The trees are fabulous, the canals are pretty, and the birds are just chillin…
So, yes, Rotterdam is getting prettier and more interesting by the minute…

My first impression of Rotterdam was that it was a dreary, industrial city with not a lot to see and nowhere near as pretty as Amsterdam.
Having been there a second time, I have since changed my mind and it’s growing on me, but when I went to visit Chris in March last year, I was in two minds.
Having said that, I still managed to find lots of art and sculptures around the city.
Have you been to Rotterdam? What did you think of it?

While I was in Valencia last year, I was on my way to meet my friend and I came across the Serranos Gate or Torres dels Serrans (in Valencian). I had some time to kill, so I went to explore.
The Serranos Gate was 1 of 12 gates that made up the city walls of Valencia. It was built in the 14th century and used to defend the city from attacks.
It is still seen as the main entrance to the city and, today, if you climb up to the top of this Gothic-style monument, you will get some amazing views ov...

When in Valencia, a fabulous place to visit is the City of Arts and Sciences or Cuidad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
One day, I had arranged to meet my friend, Mark, and as I walked along the dry Turia riverbed, suddenly, I saw these huge buildings looming up in front of me. If you’re into buildings and architecture, like me, these ones definitely have the wow-factor!
This place is so impressive that it is one of the 12 Treasures of Spain alongside the Sagrada Familia and Alhambra, and it’s ea...

I love street art! Wherever I go, I always make a bee line for it if there is any about.
When I was in Valencia in January 2019, the streets of El Carmen are full of street art. I spent a good couple of hours wandering along the small alleys and streets in search of these colourful creations.
I’ll leave you to follow in my footsteps…
Hope you enjoyed the walk around El Carmen. Do you have a favourite piece of street art?

Jardines de Turia or the Gardens of Turia in Valencia is a must see when you visit the city.
The River Turia has its source in the Montes Universales in the Iberian System of mountain ranges in Spain and it ran right through the city of Valencia into the Med up until 1957 when there was a massive flood which destroyed much of Valencia. To prevent from future floods, the river was diverted around the city. The old course of the river has since dried up and its been turned into a recreational s...

After leaving Bangkok on 18th December last year, I spent 10 days on the shores of Hikkaduwa on the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Since first visiting Sri Lanka in 1993, this place has always been a favourite destination of mine. I just love the culture and the people and it’s one of the most fascinating and beautiful places I have ever been to. At the airport, I was picked up by my driver, Sameera, and we drove 2 hours south to Hikkaduwa on the west coast. Not only does Sameera do airport r...

When you think of Bangkok, you might imagine high-rise buildings, long traffic jams, millions of people all going about their day, and noise on every corner. And you’re right – it’s all of these things. What if I were to tell you that there are places, not at all far from all the commotion, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet, away from the madding crowds, the gorgeous trees and flowers, and the resident wildlife? Let’s see where the nature is in Bangkok.
Bang Pu Nature Reserve
Located in...

We all have times when even the smallest of tasks seem like an uphill climb. Life has a way of getting on top of us sometimes. But, staying motivated doesn’t have to be difficult, all it takes is a little determination and an ability to see the bigger picture. So, get up from your seat and try these things to stay at the top of your game.
Do some exercise
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The Netherlands
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