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Month: December 2017

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December 27, 2017
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Portugal
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Revisiting Lisbon: Convento Di Carmo

Having lived in Lisbon, Portugal, for a few months, I still missed out on some things. Revisiting the city in October this year allowed me to catch up on these experiences. High on my bucket list was a visit to the ruins of the Convento Di Carmo, a former Catholic convent destroyed in the infamous earthquake of 1755, leaving it in a state of decay for the following centuries. Today, it’s open for visitors and offers a fascinating perspective on Gothic architecture and evanescence.

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Posted
December 21, 2017
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Portugal
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Sunset in Lisboa

Sometimes, a particular light is accompanied by a mood you associate with a city or place. Speaking for myself, that is undoubtedly true with Lisbon, Portugal. At dusk, the earthy tones of the city turn into warm yellow and orange colors. There is no better place to enjoy the sunset, though: at the river Tejo’s banks with a view of Belém on one side and the glorious bridge of the 25 de Abril on the other, watching sailing boats disappear into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Posted
December 18, 2017
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Bosnia i Hercegovina
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Travelling Bosnia

This is the last and final part of my series about traveling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in the heart of the Balkans. It is an exciting and still conflicted country; the remnants of the wars can still be seen, and Bosnia remains divided. At the same time, it is a beautiful country with stunning nature and a rich history full of helpful and friendly people. And it is (for now) a relatively cheap travel destination, very much recommendable to backpackers. The pictures below were shot in Mostar and Sarajevo.

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Posted
December 9, 2017
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Bosnia i Hercegovina
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Mostar: Journey in Time

In the last several series’ about Mostar, I focussed on the war-torn past of the city. While the past conflicts are still vivid and can be seen when wandering the streets, one should not dismiss the long history of Mostar as an Ottoman town. The historic buildings are situated in a scenic way alongside the river with the well-known bridge of Mostar, which was rebuilt after the war, marking the center. It’s also where the famous tradition of bridge jumping takes place. There are several beautiful mosques, paying tribute to the Islamic belief still followed by the people living in this part of the town. Walking the old village of Mostar truly feels like a journey in time.

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