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Perspectives on Warsaw

Warsaw may not be a beautiful city in the traditional sense of the word, but it is an exciting and vibrant place. Built from the ashes in the 1950s, it was constructed with communist ideals and new technological developments in mind. The streets are broad and make for a lot of traffic, while residential buildings rise in the sky surrounded by a surprising amount of green. Since the 90s, Warsaw has been the undisputed capital of capitalism in Poland, so many new skyscrapers have been built since then. Nowadays, the communist and capitalist structures form an interesting, although at times contradictory, symphony.

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Perspectives on Japan

Traveling through Japan, one notices specific reoccurring shapes and symmetries mirrored in nature. Some are more obvious, like the traditional roof shapes (pictures 1,2,3), which resemble the country’s most famous mountain, Fuji-san, and others are hidden and must be found by the foreign visitor. While the Japanese prefer solid lines and square patterns over round ones, the curated gardens often feature soft and oval shapes, creating a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere (pictures 4,5,6).

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Along the Elbe River

A couple of months ago, I had the chance to travel to a part of Central Europe I hadn’t been to before. The initial plan was to travel around Northern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. At last, we ventured into the neighboring region of Southern Saxonia, too, as the borderlands are historically and geologically intertwined. The area is shaped by the Elbe River, one of the longest in Europe. Along the river, you’ll find many towns; some are charming and touristy, while others are more industrial in nature (pictures 2, 3, 6). The highlight is the magnificent landscape shaped by sandstone (picture 5). Climb one of the many mountaintops around sunset and enjoy the fantastic view (last photo).

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