Chopin’s Warsaw

In Warsaw I traveled only for work many times. And the memories are a puzzle, while the seasons are changing. Summer after work on the main street Novi Świat or an autumn night, accidentally attending a Chopin piano concert in a bookstore. A winter morning, in a taxi seeing the city covered with snow or in spring at food market Hala Koszyki. Warszawa reminded me of Bucharest, that made me a bit melancholic. Polish language is also very different, but some sounds are familiar. I felt as I traveled in time.

A I D AOctober 3, 2020November 24, 2020Leave a comment

Events, Italy, Journal, Photography

Venice – La Biennale 2020

September. Movies. Bella Italia. From today until the 12th of September, the 77th edition of the Biennale Cinema di Venezia will be held. The Venice Film Festival is promoting international cinema in all forms “as art, entertainment and as an industry.”

A I D ASeptember 2, 2020February 9, 20212 Comments

Croatia, Journal, Photography

Dubrovnik. Postcards from the past

Summer days in the Dalmatian coast. Sunset on a isolated Saint Jakub beach, Croatian wines between the walls of Dubrovnik on Stradun, piano concert, sightseeing, red-brick roofs and turquoise water, swimming in the Adriatic Sea, trips to Srd mountain and Island of Lokrum.

A I D AJune 11, 2020January 21, 2021Leave a comment

Belgium, Brussels, Journal, Photography

In Bruges / Brügge

Revisiting past memories is an opportunity for closure and to look at things from a different light. With clichés and all. In my Belgian years I tried to travel often inside the country and understand Belgium as much as possible. What I remember about Bruges is the vintage atmosphere and smell of gingerbread mixed with melancholy, where I felt like Gretel.

A I D AMay 30, 2020April 4, 2021Leave a comment

Journal, Photography, The Netherlands

I Amsterdam

Most photogenic city in Europe must be Amsterdam. This Dutch city is pretty at every corner with the picture perfect charming houses, over 1000 bridges bridges for 165 canals and world-class museums. I was lucky that I visited the cozy city 4 times during the years I lived in Brussels, so I wrote down from my journal 4 memories.

A I D AApril 25, 2020October 13, 2020Leave a comment

Journal, Photography, Spain

Spain ~ Gaudí ~ Barcelona

No place like home, except the seaside. Difficult to say what I liked more in Barcelona – sangria on our first night, the flavors of paella, eating the Boqueria market fruits next to the Mediterranean, strong coffee on Passeig de Gracia while admiring the Gaudí architecture and being called “señiorita”. Si. With flamenco in the background.

A I D AApril 19, 2020September 25, 20204 Comments

France, Photography, Postcard

Perfect Paris

L’art se porte bien. During autumn, I revisited some of my favorite places and discover a new one, La Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement.

A I D AOctober 12, 2019October 8, 2020Leave a comment

France, Journal, Photography

City of contrasts

Many books and travel guides were already written about Paris. Is hard to add some new relevant content, so I will just write my raw thoughts of the city about the best 7 decisions from 7 trips I took while in Paris and the ultimate cliché, since I can’t resist those.

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A I D AJuly 28, 2019November 24, 2020Leave a comment

Photography, Story, Switzerland

Postcard from Switzerland

In Switzerland, not just the quality of life is high, but also the quality of the chocolate, people and moments. Postcards from Zürich, Lucerne and Basel below.

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A I D AJune 30, 2019February 9, 2021Leave a comment

Berlin, Germany, Photography, Postcard

Purple Berlin

Last week was the Holly week in the Orthodox church and it wad indeed a special one.

Now in Berlin lilac flowers and wisteria are everywhere. Lavender color and amazing smell. I admire them walking in neighborhoods and I hope to spot them every time I visit a flat. As a good purple sign. Continue reading “Purple Berlin”

A I D AMay 6, 2019October 2, 20201 Comment

Germany, Photography, Stuttgart

Solitude Castle

The name of this castle in Stuttgart West is a strange metaphor of how I felt here sometimes. Continue reading “Solitude Castle”

A I D AApril 27, 2019January 1, 20201 Comment

Photography, Portugal, Travel

There is something about Portugal

My though exactly while crossing the River Duoro on Dom Luis I bridge in Porto.

Is advised to always look ahead, literally and in life. When you are on this particular bridge, look also down. The view might surprise you. Continue reading “There is something about Portugal”

A I D AMarch 17, 2019March 26, 20193 Comments

Travel Journal

City wonders ✈

Category: Photography