Archive for April, 2011
The silver-studded Selfridges building
The façade of the Selfridges building in Birmingham, England, is covered with 16,000 silver pellets, giving the structure a unique, futuristic appearance.
Read the accompanying post: ‘Ten Things To Do in Birmingham‘.
Endless fields of tulips in Holland
The area around Lisse, about 20km southwest of Amsterdam, is famous around the world for its vast fields of tulips and the Keukenhof. The best time to view these fields is in the second half of April. Hire a bicycle and explore the fields around Lisse, Sassenheim and Voorhout.
The church at the Charterhouse of Calci
The interior of the church in the Charterhouse of Calci near Pisa is a stunning mix of baroque and Renaissance influences.
Read the accompanying post: “Enchanting spots: Charterhouse Calci in Tuscany”
Cabana at the luxurious SHA Wellness Spa
The rooftop cabanas at the SHA Wellness Spa near Benidorm are absolutely gorgeous!
Read the accompanying post: “SHA: a sanctuary like no other“.
Duck confit in a rice wrap
This duck confit with seaweed, cucumber and celery wrapped in a rice pancake was absolutely delish!
Read the accompanying post: “Culinary Journey: Amsterdam“.
