Do you know that feeling when you’re on the way to some destination but then inadvertently stumble upon something that you did not expect and the experience leaves you utterly awestruck? Well, I do. Cue in Buachaille Etive Mòr, a Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Even though Buachaille is almost iconic, one of the most shown Scottish … Continue reading
The Queen’s Guard is the regiment guarding the Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace but they are also responsible for providing the guard at the Tower of London. As the Tower is still an official royal residence and also the location of the crown jewels, it remains the army’s obligation to guard it. Their responsibilities entail the protection … Continue reading
Art has a long and painful history. Many ancient artifacts have been illegally removed or poached throughout the ages and many sacred architectural structures have been disrespected or destroyed so they finally fell into ruin over the centuries. The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is no exception. The temple was originally dedicated to the goddess Athena … Continue reading
Names have power. These days it seems anyone can make a name for themselves, and be, however fleetingly, embraced by popular media and the public’s attention. Fame, in most cases, is fickle and few names and ideas stand the test of time. One of those who did is James Bond. He’s been often described as … Continue reading
I remember that I always found magic fascinating ever since I was a little girl. I’m not talking about stage magic and creating perfect illusions via distractions and skill, but actual magic, the conjuring something out of nothing, the transformation of matter and energy in order to achieve a change in the fabric of the universe. I … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 