Bulgaria is like a bridge hanging between the soviet era and a modern European Country . When you visit Sofia, the capital, this is visible. Around the Parliament and the astonishing Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the buildings are very well preserved and rebuilt, large roads and clean, young people, busy cafes, shopping streets with the traditionalContinue reading “Sofia, Bulgaria”
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Sicily
Visiting Sicily is a great experience.Some say Sicilians are bipolar and it seems quite true. We meet very friendly and hospitable Sicilians and we meet some quite grumpy but overall they are nice. Sicilian are terrible drivers, they park on the sidewalks, they pass through when the light is red, they don’t use turn signalsContinue reading “Sicily”
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a city in south of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. It’s known for its well preserved Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls built in the 16th century and its streets paved with limestone. The city became more popular and it is a must visit for any Game of Thrones fan. After allContinue reading “Dubrovnik”
Athens & Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens built in the 5th century BCE (BC) is one of the most famous ancient archaeological sites in the world. The term “Acropolis” means “high city” in Greek. This was home to kings, a citadel, a mythical home of the gods and a religious center. The oldest buildings on Earth are in Acropolis.
Cuba
Visiting Cuba is a Time travel, is going back to the sixties. This may be selfishness of us but it is such a fantastic experience. The Country needs a lot of investment in infrastructures specially and we feel sorry for the conditions these people live but don’t be mistaken, Cuban may live in poverty butContinue reading “Cuba”
Cuban portraits
Cuban are warm and friendly. They are not shy, they love to talk, ask things about where you come from, how is life and your place. Many times after photographing them I spent a long time talking to them on my half-spanish half-portuguese speaking but we manage to understand each other’s very well. It isContinue reading “Cuban portraits”
Cuban cars
If you are a aficionado of classic cars, Cuba is the place to go. Is like a big car show. You find any there. Their vibrant colours brighten up any street and road. Cubans love their cars, their biggest problem however is finding spare parts due to the embargo but they are ingenious andContinue reading “Cuban cars”
Auschwitz, Let’s not forget
Years ago I went to Auschwitz. I cannot describe what I felt on that place. I was with two friends but soon after we arrived no one could articulate a single word and we did split and visited on our own. It was too much. Back to Krakow on the train that afternoon, many hoursContinue reading “Auschwitz, Let’s not forget”
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of my favourite cities in the world. There’s some magic about this city. Amsterdam is much more than the cannabis or the red district, Amsterdam is cool and friendly people, laid-back pubs, canals, bicycles, delightful restaurants by the canals, Amsterdam is poetry at each corner. “ADAM“, ” Venice of the North” orContinue reading “Amsterdam”
Amalfi Coast
Named an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape by Unesco, the spectacular Amalfi Coast is a 50-kilometer of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s, one of Italy’s most memorable destinations. This area is also known for its production of limoncello liqueur, made of lemons, which are grown in terraced gardens along the entire coastContinue reading “Amalfi Coast”