I love house museums. Where else can I indulge in my passion for antiques, art and period interior design all at once? House museums are like a snapshot in time – they give you an idea of how someone lived at a particular point in time, in a specific place. They don’t all represent how the wealthy lived but many do – such as the … Continue reading The Van Loon Museum a Must – See in Amsterdam
There are things every city is known for, and after my recent return from Europe I thought I’d share those that stood out for me when I think of Amsterdam. The first, of course, is the preponderance of bikes everywhere. Parking lots and streets are full of them. A pedestrian, upon crossing the street, must be wary of buses, trams, trains and bikes going both … Continue reading The Spirit of Amsterdam
Landscapes are great but I love to photograph architecture. I especially love the details that we often forget about once we’ve admired a building as a whole – especially the doors and the windows. The following photos show some of my favourites from my trip to Quebec City last month. I could even write about hardware but let’s look at another door: Here’s a picture … Continue reading Architectural Details in Quebec City Pt 2/3
Have you ever been to Quebec City? Did you know that it’s one of only two surviving walled cities in North America? (The other is in Campeche, Mexico). Quebec City is totally unique – and it’s in Canada. At the end of August my travelling partner and little sister, Gisele, and I visited the city. It wasn’t our first trip to La Belle Province but … Continue reading Travels in Quebec Part 1/3
Coleman, Alberta is a great place to visit on your holidays unless you’re looking for lots of activity, shops to browse through and tourist destinations. Coleman is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town is located in the Rocky Mountains within the municipality of Crowsnest Pass in Alberta. Coleman was once a force to be reckoned with, in terms … Continue reading Almost a Ghost Town – Coleman, Alberta
Johanne Yakula 