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Barcelona and Sitges 2006

Barcelona and Sitges, Catalunya 2006. Way back when digital cameras only took stills, a montage of clips put together to feature a city and town on the coast of Spain, this was the early years as I was falling love with this destination and making new friends in the process.

Cape Town Ritz Hotel

Cape Town Ritz Hotel, with great Atlantic Ocean views, just 329 yards from the beach and minutes from the V&A Waterfront. It boasts the only revolving restaurant in Cape Town. Full English breakfast is served every morning with eggs prepared according to guests’ wishes. A la carte meals can be enjoyed at the panoramic restaurant, […]

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Year of the Dog 2006

Year of the Dog 2006, Hong Kong Visiting here during the Chinese New Year meant we were in store for some fireworks in the harbour. It was early years with a digital camera and tech had not yet evolved with ‘HD’ options, so using a combination of still and short video clips created this short […]

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Crazy Me

A short film with a bit of craziness, created only with still images. This was an experiment using a small digital camera taking many still shots and then assembling them to create this montage. In many ways it was the start of my interest in creating video. The result is fast paced and a fun […]

Berlin • Germany

The capital city and the heart of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany, Berlin is the country’s largest city. Recognized for its festivals, contemporary architecture, nightlife and avant-garde arts, Berlin has evolved into a focal point for individuals attracted by the liberal lifestyle, modern zeitgeist and low cost of living. This pulsating metropolis […]

Prague • Czech Republic

With over 1000 years of history, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, the district of Praha 1 is the oldest part of the city and has the densest number of attractions. Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague […]

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka is a town 17 km from Krakow known for its ancient Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 13th-century ancient mine takes you up to 135 metres below ground to discover underground tunnels, chambers, chapels, lakes and even a resort. Claustrophobia sets in as you descend down the long shaft into the earth but all is forgotten […]

Poland

Formed more than 1,000 years ago, its golden age was near the end of the 16th century when Poland was one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful countries in Europe. Thoughts of war, destruction and the atrocities at Auschwitz are the first images that come to mind about Poland but as I found there […]

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Gran Canaria • Canary Islands • Spain

One of a group of islands belonging to Spain, an island of the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean about 150 kilometres off the northwestern coast of Africa. Conquered on April 29, 1483, for the Kingdom of Castile, an important step towards the expansion of unified Spain. In 1492, Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port […]

Dublin • Ireland

There is no doubt that Ireland benefited from the European Union and was one of the fastest-growing economies until the bubble burst in 2007-2010 financial crisis, putting Ireland near bankrupt. A false economy led the growth, money from foreign lands keeps this place rolling. Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland, located near […]

Ha Long Bay • Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, translated as ‘Bay of Descending Dragons‘, 1969 islands which rise from the ocean, mystical and a must on a visit to Vietnam. Local legend has it that when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting […]

Hanoi • Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam on the riverbank of the Red River, known as the city of lakes, it has a 1000 year history of the establishment of the city. As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be one of the cultural centres of Vietnam, […]

Phu Quoc Island • Vietnam

Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc Island is an opportunity to see unspoiled beaches, forests, mountains and towns. This is a place for rest and relaxation, adventure, and days on the beach. Voted ‘Most Cleanest and Beautiful Beaches of the World’. The island is about the size of Singapore, plans to for an international airport means […]

Hoi An • Vietnam

Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. In central Vietnam, it began receiving foreign trading ships during the […]

Nha Trang • Vietnam

Nha Trang is a coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, known for its beaches and recognised as ‘one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world’. The plan was to arrive at the city airport and walk the short 2-3km trip along the seafront to reach our chosen hotel, but we […]

Ho Chi Minh City • Vietnam

The largest city in Vietnam, it was the capital of the French colony and later the independent state of South Vietnam, in 1976 it was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City. More commonly known as Saigon, it is a buzzing and vibrant city with plenty to attract the tourist. Situated on the banks of the […]