tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:35:08 +0000TulceasculptureBratislavabeerRomaniaBradfordratatouillefishPiestanyBuenos AiresPortugaldeathcomicBerlinBudapestartBrusselsguide bookcemeterygiardiaSteely DanGuernicaMagyartravelSlovakiaFunchaldrinkcastleKnokke-HeistMadeirashopbulldogsKeith Haringblogspitbullpress releasestatuewavesDanube DeltadogsBushholidaygraffitizacuscatravel guideNeerpederiverCentral EuropeaccommodationBanksyBrnoauberginesBlairTransylvaniaChelseadunesBartokBudleigh SaltertonKerepesimarketvegetableFrench BrixtonneonBilbaomain squarecoastlinethe old man and the seaarchitecturefactorybloggingcomic strippaintingBarcelonaoceangallerydesignerfruitHungaryKriekPicassostreetsearestaurantEnglishPrešovbeachcuisineDanubeboatmancanalBrusslesterrierdog fightsHotelSpišsignsfootballmasterswatchmaker'sguideAnderlechtauthorvacationphotographyBelgiumHemingwaybarscultureartistsbookBudapest Weekpenaltiesshoe shopsBarakaBlack SeaTupacfishermanhairdresser'sfoodshipAndrássyegg plantsFA CuphorsescherryBradtparkMan UtdPopradDutcheszpresszoBRATISLAVA-BRIXTON-BRUXELLES-BUDAPEST. Bar, restaurant and cafe reviews with a STING from the BUZZing cities of Europe. 20 Years of Back-Breaking, Belly-Busting Food & Beverage Research. AT LAST! All the Rude-Food-Reviews We Dare To Blog. I've suffered for my expanding girth and ailing gall bladder - now it's your turn...http://4bees.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Forbies)Blogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-4000172279699668687Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:45:00 +00002008-09-22T09:46:45.345+01:00travel guideTransylvaniaaccommodationtravelRomaniaPrešovauthorvacationpress releaseBradtholidayguide bookPress release from www.travel-media.co.ukTransylvaniaFIRST EDITIONPR prose by Nick RedmayneToo fast the year has turned a corner, aquaplaning on puddles of a British summer’s liquid sunshine – Halloween is almost upon us. In Chalfont St Peter the crepuscular rays of dwindling daylight search deep into the Bradt offices. A nearby murder of crows is disturbed, breaking the evening’s tranquillity inhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/09/bradt-transylvania-press-release.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-8612181106129158326Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:31:00 +00002008-09-19T16:34:18.760+01:00vegetablefruitoceanseamarketFunchalMadeiraPortugal©LRMallowsFunchalMay2008Oh I love Funchal, and especially its vegetable and fruit market with the Cica Bar out front and the ladies selling flowers.http://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/09/because-i-wish-i-were-there-right-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-9151338045120192414Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:38:00 +00002008-09-04T13:41:40.795+01:00shipHemingwayBlack SeaTulceaDanubeRomaniariverboatmanfishermanDanube Deltathe old man and the seaI was only 24 hours from Tulcea©LRMallows.Romania.Aug2008http://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/09/by-danube.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-4328773418266922393Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:05:00 +00002008-08-18T15:08:48.586+01:00Bratislava -- Nový most (New Bridge) on the sunny side©LRMallows.pix.July2008Bruxelles - Tapis de Fleurs (Flower Carpet) and Hotel de Ville (Town Hall)©LRMallows.pix.Aug2008http://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/08/bees-just-two-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-6778755968599155502Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:51:00 +00002008-06-06T12:53:29.840+01:00photographyTransylvaniatravelRomaniaguide©LRMallowsSept2007Transylhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/06/village-life-in-transylvania.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-1716013668202612143Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:29:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:54.655ZBelgiumdunesdesignerhorsesbeachKnokke-Heistwavescoastline©A FourBees digigraffitipic ☂☀☁The Belgian coastline is -sadly - pretty bland. Especially if you're used to the rugged coastline of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.Anyway, sometimes in desperation for a spirit-lifting glimpse of the waves, I find myself at the seaside Belge-style.Knokke-Heist is a bizarre place - a blend of dunes and designer shops.The dunes are pleasant and the sea air refreshing, http://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/03/belgian-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-943963816612714264Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:13:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:54.786ZcanalartartistsBanksySteely DangraffitiBrussels©A FourBees digigraffitipic ☂☀☁I know it's not a real Banksy - what on earth would the legendary graffiti artist be doing in this out of the way part of southeastern Brussels.Unless he was collecting a parcel....the TaxiPost depot for all Brussels is just around the corner and when those nasty postmen leave a note to say 'you were out when I called to deliver this parcel, now you have to travel http://4bees.blogspot.com/2008/02/banksy-in-brussels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-5706044096992503557Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:51:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:54.893ZSlovakiasignsshoe shopsfishPiestany©FourBees2007Slovakia has some beautiful home-made signs for shops, services etc.Here is a shot I took in Piestany, a gorgeous spa town in Central Slovakia.I recommend the waters, very envigourating.http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/12/bring-me-halibut.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-2153947176501434731Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:55:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.058ZartbulldogsNeerpedegraffitidogsAnderlechtBrusselspark©FourBees graffiti gallery Nov2007For fans of Brussels graffiti, here's another picture from Anderlecht. I'm sorry I can't post more at the moment, I'm SO busy writing a guide book (about Romania) that every waking moment is devoted to typing.However, during the last couple of days the weather in Brussels was so glorious that I just had to take advantage of it - for who knows when we shall see http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/11/brussels-bulldogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-8181638695225867669Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:26:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.169ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgalleryFourBees presents a series of seven fabulous works of graffiti art from Brussels. These are found in the Anderlecht district of the city where FourBees resides.The collection is for FriedClyde who appreciates great graffiti art - hope you enjoy these!©FourBees digital art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_238.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-101384487647990570Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:22:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.316ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgalleryI love these portrait style graffiti works of art, they make walking around Anderlecht a real joy.Talent and humour combined.©FourBees digital art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_2081.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-7244658057692349052Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:19:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.437ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgalleryWhat an attractive chappie!©FourBees graffiti art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_1159.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-3219937969883991328Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:16:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.752ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgalleryI think it's disappointing that some other graffiti artist felt the urge to scribble over this beautiful portrait. The squirly bits are quite pretty, though.©FourBees digital art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_6319.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-6665842368614540595Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:10:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:55.870ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgallery©FourBees digital art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_4229.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-3709557674596549987Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:04:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.360ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgallery©FourBees digital pixhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-8766442545257988696Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:56:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.369ZartNeerpedepaintinggraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsparkgalleryDigital graffiti art gallery by ©FourBeesThis is especially for FriedClyde - another collection of fantastic art from under the ring road near Neerpede park in the Anderlecht district of Brussels.http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/10/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-number.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-4124460890637138434Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:15:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.465ZCentral EuropeBudapesteszpresszosignsshoe shopsneonwatchmaker'shairdresser'sbarsshopgraffitiAnderlechtA fantastic shop facade on Chaussee de Mons in southern Anderlecht.This 'Sporting' lettering reminds me a little of the fandabeedozee neon signs in Budapest dating from the 1960s which are dying out now. They would announce cafes, eszpresszo bars, cipobolt (shoe shop), fodrasz (hairdresser's), oras (watchmaker's) and the like. [Elnezest, hogy nem tudok irni magyar ekezettel ezen a rohadt gepen...http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/09/brussels-beauties.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-4337964956812765425Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:04:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.621Zarchitecturemain squareAnderlechtBrusselsAnderlecht's main square, Place de la Vaillance, (Square of Courage) is the most beautiful of all the squares in Brussels.Personally, I prefer it to the Grand'Place which is always too crowded and overwhelming for my hermit taste.© FourBees homey shothttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/09/brussels-babes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-8108076672305291521Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:53:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.711Zartterrierdog fightspitbullgraffitiAnderlechtQuite a stricking and unusually imaginative image.I hope that's not a pitbull terrier emerging from the guy's mouth as I loathe them more than any other animal.They're an evil, artificial 'breed' created purely to cause pain and heartache.In Brixton, south London, where I used to live, they held regular dog fights - maybe they still do - and they went around the district late at night 'training' http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/08/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-take-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-3165839987755024747Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:44:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.835ZartGuernicaPicassograffitiAnderlechtI love this piece of work. It's a beautiful painting - a refreshing change from those ugly tagging scribbles - which appears to have drawn inspiration from Picasso's Guernica...but what is disgraced English DJ Jonathan King doing plonked right in the centre of the painting? Any ideas?Suggestions as to the possible identities of the man - if not Mr King...?©FourBees graffiti art galleryhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/08/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-take-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-2764267418111576556Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:39:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:56.950ZartgraffitiAnderlechtA great piece of graffiti art in an unusual style.© FourBees digital pixhttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/08/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-take.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-2167377689640374056Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:32:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:57.114ZartcomicgraffitiAnderlechtBrusselsbookI really like this piece of graffiti art in Anderlecht as it's not in the typical 'apocalyptic / futuristic' comic book style.© FourBees digital capturehttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/08/brussels-graffiti-art-masters-take-four.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-2116085732700108789Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:56:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:57.210ZcastleSlovakiaSpišPrešovPopradSpiš castle is found in the undiscovered, under-rated north-eastern region of Slovakia.It is a wonderfully impressive sight as you drive through the glorious Slovak countryside from Prešov to Poprad.©A FourBees itchy-feet digital pichttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/08/breathtaking-spi-castle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-2396888426390408184Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:07:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:57.579ZartBanksygraffitiAnderlechtKeith HaringBrusslesmastersBrussels artists create some of the most amazing graffiti in Europe.There's a place in Andelecht where you can see their art in all its glory - however you'll have to find it for yourself or ask me nicely...I'm thinking of commissioning the next Belge Banksy or Keith Haring to do my living room wall...©FourBees graffiti picshttp://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/07/brussels-graffiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27518014.post-3811141468207948963Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:46:00 +00002008-11-13T09:43:57.736ZauberginesSteely DanRomaniaegg plantsgiardiaBrusselszacuscaratatouillecuisineNot only did I see Steely Dan - the most fantabulous band in the stratosphere - in Bruxelles this Monday and after 30 years' wait the two old pensioners did not let me down....., but I also survived a dose of two weeks in Romania without contracting giardia, like last time....a blessing to be sure.Romanian cuisine is famous for its zacusca - a kind of ratatouille - and its wonderful aubergine http://4bees.blogspot.com/2007/07/bodacious-auberdine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Forbies)0