Lucerne is situated in the central part of Switzerland. The location of the city is magnificent, not only is there a large lake in front, but also a “private” mountain called Pilatus. The city itself is beautiful too, with historic city walls and an old wooden bridge across the river Reuss. The pictures were shot in late summer / early autumn of 2021.
Last summer I had the privilege to spend some weeks in Latvia again. The country is situated in the center of the Baltics in Northeastern Europe. The population is concentrated mainly in the capital, Riga, and in other larger cities, while the countryside still maintains a lot of charm and beauty which is already gone elsewhere in Europe. Some impressions.
This post is part of the so-called “Greek Series”, consisting of photographs I shot while backpacking Greece in September 2013. You’ll find a basic introduction to the series here and the last post featuring Mykonos and Delos can be accessed here.
In this one I recall our journey around the Gulf of Corinth, visiting small villages and larger cities. But mostly, it is all about the beauty of nature and the all-present sea.
This post is part of the so-called “Greek Series”, consisting of photographs shot while I was backpacking Greece in September 2013. You’ll find a basic introduction to the series here and a list of all previous posts over here.
So you may wonder how we got from Nauplia to Mykonos. The truth is we didn’t, at least not directly. Mykonos was actually one of the last destinations on our journey. Before we embarked on a ferry to the islands, we traveled around mainland Greece quite extensively. But for today, I skipped the Peloponnes because the weather there was not always perfect, and as much as I like archeological stuff and hilly landscapes, I think the blog and I myself needed a bit of summer island feeling in these (more or less) harsh and dark winter days. And that we definitively had on Mykonos. Still, there is a lot to cover on the Peloponnes, and many shots are left, so next time we come back to mainland Greece again. But for now, I hope you enjoy beautiful Mykonos as I saw it.
On a rainy day like today, when water droplets are smashing against the window, I like to sort pictures and take a look back. I was very fortunate to come around a lot this summer due to my work in travel management. The first vacation I enjoyed was a week ago in my home country. Southern Styria is a beautiful piece of land in the far south of Austria, close to the Slovene border. It is well known for agriculture and wine production especially. The smooth green hills are perfectly fitted for vineyards, and the wines are mild and sweet. Due to the beautiful landscape and the excellent cuisine, Southern Styria has become a significant tourist destination in recent years. Today, you see the growing wealth in a region that was one of the poorest in Austria a few decades ago. I very much recommend a visit.
Recently I came back from Malta, where I had the pleasure to work for a language school. There was not much time for photography, but still, there are some shots I want to share with you.
Update August 12th: Added two more shots.
Michael Hoffman Photography 