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The blue train. The train journey from Kandy to Ella is today, a rite of passage for any traveler who visits Sri Lanka. As it chugs along on its seven-hour-long journey across paddy fields and through tunnels, you get a door-side view of the high hills and lush green tea plantations. It wasn’t always so though. It was built when the British transported tea from the hills of Kandy to the capital. What initially started as a 50 odd km rail line in 1864, has, today, expanded to over 1,500 km that runs through hills, along the coasts, and through villages across the country. There is something magical, and risky about hanging out of a moving train. It felt refreshing, as every turn along the journey was an opportunity to experience and appreciate an ever-changing landscape. Lush green paddy fields in small towns gave way to high hills with trees that towered even higher. As the train slowly snakes its way uphill and takes yet another turn, views of misty covered hilltops and stations would greet us, while tea pickers would stop work in the tea plantations, for just a few moments, to smile and wave back at delirious passengers trying to capture their photograph. Now, if this isn’t a journey that is pure unadulterated joy, then what is. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ So Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #SoSriLanka #VisitSriLanka _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #ellatrain #ellasrilanka #outsidethetrain #trainphotography #trains #travelbytrain #knowSL #mustbeSriLanka #exploreSriLanka #travelsrilanka #lovesrilanka #amazingsrilanka #srilankadiaries #srilankatourism #feelsrilanka #srilankatravel #srilankatoday #srilankadaily #slbloggers #thisissrilanka #igersella #igerssrilanka #ig_srilanka (at Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJuJ_JMyGc/?utm_medium=tumblr

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Old jungle saying: “The older you get doesn’t mean you are any more mature or wiser.” And so here I am, on the first day of my favourite month, sitting hunched over the laptop, thinking of good times and bad times too, with friends here and there, near and far, in and out of the frame, or just doing their own silly ‘mature’ thing. In the meantime, I shall have Queen playing “Friends will be friends” on loop until I am sick and tired of listening to that number. That’s the plan. A very wise plan. How about you? _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ This is planet Earth 🌍 #thisisplanetearth _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #friendshipday #friends #friendship #friendshipgoals #love #friendshipquotes #happyfriendshipday #friendsforever #friendships #friendshipforever #friendshiplove #friendshipismagic #friendshipgoal #friendshipneverends #bestfriends #bff #friendshipquote #friend #friendshipdayspecial #life #memories #olderbutnotwiser #phantomcomics #phantom #queen #friendswillbefriends (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSBVASGMQSs/?utm_medium=tumblr

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Perched atop Toompea Hill, in the heart of Tallinn, is Estonia's main Russian Orthodox cathedral - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Dedicated to Alexander Nevsky, the Prince who reigned over Novgorod in the 13th century, construction work on this onion-domed magnificent building began in 1894 and was finally completed in 1900. The architecture is heavily reliant on the Russian church architecture of that time, which makes sense, as Estonia was then part of the massive Russian Czar empire. This large and richly decorated church filled with mosaics and icons was designed by Mikhail Preobrazhenski, a celebrated architect from St Petersburg. Peer up at the church towers and you will also see Tallinn’s ensemble of church bells comprising 11 bells and also the city's largest bell, weighing in at a hefty 15 tons. If you have the time, wait for the day's service to begin and you can hear the bells chime in unison. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Visit Estonia 🇪🇪 #visitestonia #EstonianWay #VisitTallinn #tallinncard _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #tallinn #tallinncity #tallinnoldtown #alexandernevskycathedral #estonia🇪🇪 #estonia #cathedral #church #cathedralsofinstagram #churchesofinstagram #architecture #historicalbuilding #hiddengem #baltics #cathedralsofeurope #tallinn_city #alexandernevsky #oldtown #tallinngram #eesti #orthodox #russianorthodox (at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR3KtuhMhl2/?utm_medium=tumblr

Drop in the ocean. It is among the most stunning views you will see across India. At 14,270 feet, and around 150 odd km from Leh, Pangong Tso (lake in Tibetan) is one of the most picturesque natural creations you will see anywhere. With the rugged mountains as a backdrop, it makes for a spectacular sight. Depending on the sunlight and depth where the sun shines on the water, expect to see various shades of blue and green, and even a tinge of red. According to many of the locals, this lake is the remnants of a sea many millions of years ago, from which emerged the Himalayas. The lake water is salty and there aren't any fish to catch because of its high altitude. However, what you will find are plenty of migratory birds who make the lake their home. Some even built a temporary nest or lay eggs too. You know you are looking at something vast when waves come gently crashing down near you. And as your gaze wanders beyond the lake and far off at the mountains in their various shades of brown, that is when you wish to be transported to that magical land they call Shangri-la. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Incredible India 🇮🇳 #IncredibleIndia _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #ladakh #pangonglake #leh #india #pangongtso #pangong #himalayas #mountains #ladakhdiaries #travelblogger #lehladakh #landscape #indiatravel #indiatravelgram #indiaclicks #indiapictures #indiatraveldiaries #indiatravelling #storiesofindia #indiatravelblogger #indiatravelsquad #indiatravellers #indiatravelgram #indianshutterbugs #indiatraveljournal #travelersofindia #travelrealindia #travelindia (at Pangong Lake, Leh Ladakh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRvZPRFMuae/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ho Chi Minh Museum. For a heady mix of socialism and kitsch pop art, why not head to the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi the next time you are there. The Ho Chi Minh Museum is located within the mausoleum complex itself and is a short walk from the mausoleum. A visit to the mausoleum complex isn’t only about viewing the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. The complex is quite a vast area with several things to see, including Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace with Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda. The museum opened on the 19th of May 1990, the 100th birthday of Ho Chi Minh. It is a documentation of his life, broken down into eight topics in chronological order. However, unlike other museums across Vietnam, this one is especially modern both in terms of thought and presentation. Installments seem to jut out of walls and from beneath the floor, while artifacts and miniatures hang tantalisingly from the ceiling. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Vietnam Timeless Charm 🇻🇳 #vietnamtimelesscharm #WhyNotVietnam #VietnamNOW #MyVietnam _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #hochiminh #hochiminhmuseum #hcmcmuseum #baotangthanhphohochiminh #baotangthanhpho #bảotàngthànhphốhồchíminh #vietnamesearchitecture #vietnamsearcharchitecture #concretearchitecture #modernism #history #museum #coldwar #igvietnam #vietnam #explorevietnam #ig_vietnam (at Bảo Tàng Hồ Chí Minh - Ho Chi Minh Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRlAPq-M3Ug/?utm_medium=tumblr

African Burial Ground. Walk through lower Manhattan, on Duane Street, and you will come across a unique burial ground amongst all the high-rise buildings that surround it. The African Burial Ground is a unique memorial that is dedicated to all the African slaves who created a sacred space to bury their loved ones. It also acknowledges the role slavery played in helping build this city while recognizing their heritage and the hardship they had to endure. While the memorial is now set on a tiny piece of plot, it wasn't so then. In the 17th and 18th centuries, this site was spread across six acres of land in what was then an isolated part of Manhattan. It is to this hidden burial ground that these Africans came, in secret, to bury their dead, forge new friendships, and share stories, music, faith, and traditions. It was forgotten for more than a hundred years until its discovery in 1991 when the city was excavating the area for a new building. It is around this small corner that the remains of 419 men, women, and children were discovered. If one were to account for all of the six acres, imagine the total number of remains that lie undiscovered. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ All within your reach 🇺🇲 #allwithinyourreach #VisitTheUSA #UnitedStories #OutdoorsUSA #seeyourcity #AllInNYC #ItsTimeForNYC #YesNY #ISpyNY _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #nationalpark #nationalparks #urbanparks #cityparks #FindYourPark #BlackHistory #newyorkcity #manhattan #lowermanhattan #downtownmahattan #newyorkers #picturesofnewyork #instagramnyc #nycskyline #newyork_instagram #online_newyork #instragramnyc #newyorklife #NYClife #nycinstagram (at African Burial Ground National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdR26FsTK-/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Golden Temple. Nestled in the heart of the old town of Amristar is the most revered gurudwara for Sikhs. It is also the most visited place in the world. This is Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, but better known as the Golden Temple. The temple was founded by the fourth guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Ram Das in 1577. However, construction of the temple only began in 1581 and completed in 1589. Its architecture reflects different styles that were prevalent in India at that time, including hand-painted mosaics and patterns found in Mughal and Rajput architecture. What does stand out though is the dome on top of the temple, which is made of pure gold. The main temple building is surrounded by a lake known as Amrit Sarovar or a 'pool of holy nectar'. The Golden Temple is open to everybody, irrespective of your religious faith. More than 35% of visitors and pilgrims who visit the temple are not Sikhs themselves. On a side note, the temple also has the largest community kitchen in the world, feeding an average of 100,000 people every day. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Incredible India 🇮🇳 #IncredibleIndia #punjabtourism #IndiaBeginsHere _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #goldentemple #amritsar #india #punjab #waheguru #sikh #amritsardiaries #sikhism #punjabi #indianphotography #photographers_of_india #indiatravel #indiatravelgram #indiaclicks #indiapictures #indiatraveldiaries #indiatraveller #indiatravelling #storiesofindia #indiatravelblogger #indiatravelsquad #indiatravellers #indiatravellgram #indianshutterbugs #indiatraveljournal #travelersofindia (at Golden Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRTVPtrsf7p/?utm_medium=tumblr

Cell # 205. On my travels, I have stayed in several accommodations, from boutique 5-star hotels and cheap dorms to guesthouses and Airbnb homes. Not to forget the occasional night spent at railway stations and even under a fishing boat. However, nothing prepared me for a night in a prison cell. Years ago, my travel friend and I, on a quick tour of Europe with Contiki, landed in Lucerne late in the evening. As the whole aim of traveling with Contiki was for a unique experience, our accommodation for that night sure lived up to the whole 'unique experience' feel. Barabas Jail Hotel was an actual prison in the heart of Lucerne. Purpose-built in 1862, it was a functioning prison until 1998, with 60 cells. Before that, convicts were usually rounded up and locked away in monasteries or towers. When the authorities closed the prison, it was renovated and repurposed as a hotel. Do not expect any creature comforts you may be used to while staying in  hotels and resorts. All you get is a tiny room with a mattress and a washbasin. For added protection, they have small windows with security bars too. So, if you feel claustrophobic and plan to make a quick getaway through the window, forget it. As for dinner, if you were expecting a bowl of soggy gruel, then do not worry. It has a fabulous Japanese restaurant serving authentic cuisine that helped make the thought of a night in a cell much more palatable. I am not sure it is still around. If it is, then check in someday. It is an experience worth recounting with friends. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ In love with Switzerland 🇨🇭 #inLOVEwithSWITZERLAND #MyLucerne #LakeLucerneRegion _________________________________________ #YesContiki #contiki #barabasluzern #sleepbehingbars _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #hotelbarabas #formerprison #cell #uniquehotel #izakayanozomi #japaneserestaurant #oldtown #centralswitzerland #visitswitzerland #lucerne #luzern #switzerland #unlimitedswitzerland #switzerland_bestpix #lucerneswitzerland #myswitzerland #IneedSwitzerland #igers_switzerland (at Jail Hotel Luzern) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRLUn3Xs_Td/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tantallon Castle. If your idea of an ideal castle is one with sheer cliffs and unparalleled views of the sea, then you are in luck. Tantallon Castle is about an hour's drive from Edinburgh. Strategically located high on a cliff outside the town of North Berwick, it overlooks Scotland's east coastline. It was originally built somewhere in the 1930s by William, 1st Earl of Douglas, and would, for much of its use, remain in the hands of his descendants. However, like many historic castles across Scotland, it would be attacked and besieged many times. It finally faced its final defeat when Oliver Cromwell invaded Scotland in the early 1650s. He laid siege to Tantallon Castle with thousands of his troops. Of course, the inevitable was bound to happen. And it did, exactly 12 days later, when the tiny force of Scots sheltered inside surrendered. The damage to the castle was so severe that it would never be occupied again. Nevertheless, despite being in a state of ruin, the castle has remained a tourist attraction over the centuries, drawing in famous visitors including Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, and even Queen Victoria. Of course, if you do not want to spend your life and time in ruins, then there is always the promise of playing some golf at the clubs located nearby. Just make sure to lug around your clubs. With views like this, it is the perfect spot to tee off. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Visit Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #VisitScotland #OnlyInScotland #historicscotland #eastlothian #ForeverEdinburgh #edinphoto _________________________________________ #northberwickgolfclub #tantallongolfclub _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #tantalloncastle #seacliffbeach #northberwick #scottishcastles #ScottishHistory #hiddenscotland #unlimitedscotland #scottishcollective #igscotland #simplyscotland #igersscots #castlesofscotland #instascotland #ig_scot #icu_scotland #scotland_greatshots #historicscotland #scotland_insta #scotland_ig (at Tantallon Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBKViWsq3y/?utm_medium=tumblr

The doors of perception. Many years ago, wandering through the streets of Paris, my travel buddy and music aficionado insisted on visiting a particular cemetery. Turns out Père Lachaise, in the northeast parts of Paris, is a massive cemetery that is, well, home to over 800,000 souls, mostly unknown except to their near and dear ones, but a few whom we would have read listened to or watched, including Édith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin, Marcel Proust, and Oscar Wilde, among others. It's no surprise then that it is the most visited cemetery in the world, with more than three million checking it out annually. And their primary reason is to visit the grave of the frontman of The Doors, Jim Morrison. My introduction to him was when I was supposedly in university. Friends would gather together in a smoke-filled room, and, over copious amounts of alcohol and smokes that were being passed around, listen and try to cleanse our doors of perception. How far we succeeded, I have no clue. What does remain though is that, 50 years to the date that Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub, his music lives on. Till we all break on through the other side. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Explore France 🇫🇷 #ExploreFrance Paris, je t'aime #Parisjetaime _________________________________________ @jimmorrison #jimmorrison _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #JimMorrison #Poet #Artist #Writer #perelachaisecemetery #perelachaise #perelachaiseparis #jimmorrisongrave #jimmorrisongraveyard #jimmorrisonthedoors #legend #rockstar #jamesdouglasmorrison #lizardking #cemetery #graveyard #paris #france #thedoors #graveyards #aldoushuxley #thedoorsofperception #williamblake #themarriageofheavenandhell #50thanniversary (at Cimetière du Père-Lachaise) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ2jK9jsG1U/?utm_medium=tumblr

Old Parliament Building. While Colombo ceased to be the official capital of Sri Lanka in the 1980s, with the adjacent Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte taking over that mantle, it is the thriving commercial capital of Sri Lanka, home to over 5 million people. With its heady mix of religions and cultures, the influence of the early Arab settlers, the Portuguese, Dutch and later the English shows in the cuisine, architecture and fashion style of the Sinhalese of Colombo. Driving along Marine Drive in Colombo, it’s next to impossible to miss out on the old Parliament building. Built on reclaimed land, it is done in Neo-Baroque style. It currently houses the office of the Presidential  Secretariat. It was opened on the 29th of January 1930 and was home to the island’s legislature for 53 years, until moving to a more secure complex at Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in 1983 during the civil war. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ So Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 #sosrilanka #visitsrilanka _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #oldparliamentbuilding #parliament #srilankaparliament #history #architecture #travelsrilanka #colombo #srilanka #srilankadiaries #urbanspaces #knowSL #mustbeSriLanka #exploreSriLanka #travelsrilanka #lovesrilanka #amazingsrilanka #srilankadiaries #srilankatourism #feelsrilanka #srilankatravel #srilankatoday #srilankadaily #slbloggers #thisissrilanka #igersella #igerssrilanka #ig_srilanka (at Old Parliament Building, Colombo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvtqURsf7Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

Independence Palace. For those visiting Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is popularly known as, Independence Palace is a must-see. Especially if you are interested in history and have a fair idea of what transpired in the mid-1970s. It used to be called Norodom Palace and was the French colonial headquarters during France's reign over the region. When they departed, it became the residence of the South Vietnamese president Ngo Dinh Diem. However, he was such a despised leader that his own air force tried to finish him off by bombing the palace in 1962. He ordered a new residence to be built on the same site, with a bomb shelter, which was completed in 1966. Unfortunately, for him, he never got to see it. He was killed by his own troops in 1963. General Nguyen Van Thieu, the military head, decided to move into the completed palace instead. In the process, he also changed its name to Independence Palace. It’s from here that he and his commanders tried their best to fend off the communist forces. And then, on the 21st of April 1975, he was evacuated by the US forces in what would be the largest helicopter evacuation anywhere in the world. While it was renamed as the Reunification Palace immediately after the fall of Saigon, it is today known officially by its original name – Independence Palace. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Vietnam Timeless Charm 🇻🇳 #vietnamtimelesscharm #WhyNotVietnam #VietnamNOW #MyVietnam _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #independencepalace #reunificationpalace #history #hcmc #palace #vietnambuilding #hcmc #frenchcolonial #colonialarchitecture #architecture #archilover #visithochiminhcity #visithochiminh #explorehochiminhcity #explorehochiminh #discoverhochiminhcity #hochiminhtravel #lonelyplanetvietnam #saigon #vietnam #hochiminhcity #explorevietnam #saigoncity #igersvietnam #ig_vietnam (at Dinh Doc Lap - Independence Palace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQnUW25MRPN/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Maximum City was, on and off, home to me for more than 15 years. In those years, while I have passed it many times, never have I as much as ventured past its gates. Until, about a year and a half ago. On one of those lazy Sundays, with nothing better to do, my good old friend, philosopher, and expert in all things nefarious and dark, decided to give me a crash course on the history of the city. And what better place to start than a whirlwind tour of South Mumbai. Among our first stops was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Home to over 70,000 exhibits that cover ancient Indian history and foreign lands, including artifacts and relics from the Indus Civilization, and from the time of the Guptas, Mauryas, Chalukyas, and Rashtrakuta. Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, it was founded and built by a committee including leading citizens of the city to honor and commemorate the visit of King George V. The foundation stone was laid in 1905 and completed in 1915. However, with the onset of the 1st World War, it was used as a Military Hospital and Children's Welfare Centre. It was only after the end of the war, in 1920, that it was handed back to the committee, and finally inaugurated on the 10th of January 1922. It is the work of George Wittet, who had already left his stamp on the city with the building of the General Post Office in 1911 and another famous landmark that would be completed in 1924 - the Gateway of India. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Incredible India 🇮🇳 #IncredibleIndia #MaharashtraUnlimited #MTDC #csmvs _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #art #history #naturalhistory #museum #exhibits #csmvsmumbai #csmvsmuseum #museumofmumbai #museumofindia #experiencecsmvs #princeofwalesmuseum #mumbaifables #mumbaistreetwalkers #somumbai #everydaymumbai #storiesofmumbai #mumbaihistory #amchimumbai #historyofmumbai #mumbaiheritage #mumbaistories #talesofmumbai #heritageofmumbai #aboutmumbai #georgewittet (at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQVV72iMaYK/?utm_medium=tumblr

Fischer Bowling Club. Fischer Historical District gets its name from Hermann and Otto Fischer, two German immigrant brothers who decided to call this area home. They quickly went about building a self-sufficient community that would rely on agriculture and ranching. They also proceeded to build a few buildings including a general store, a post  office and a few other buildings – enough to satisfy the needs of the community. Like the Fischer Bowling Club. Built immediately after they built Fischer Hall, this is no ordinary bowling alley. Unlike the 10-in lanes that we know of, these lanes allow for nine-pin bowling – something that is unique to Texas Hill County and nowhere else in the US. That’s not all, in this version,  you are expected to either knock off all nine pins or knock them all down barring one solitary red pin. There is also no automation here. If you want to keep score, scribble it down on a chalkboard. And after every strike, the pins are manually set by pinsetters, in this case, teenagers from the community. Did I mention, they have their own teams too – ‘Beer Drinkin’ and ‘Bad Bowlin’ among some of them. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ All within your reach 🇺🇲 #allwithinyourreach #VisitTheUSA #UnitedStories #OutdoorsUSA #RoadtripUSA #TexasToDo #LetsTexas #TrueAustin _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #fischerbowlingclub #ninepinbowling #ninepin #9pinbowling #fischer #fischertx #germantexas #hillcountry #historictexas #historicalmarker #fischertexas #texashillcountry #texasbackroads #texaslittlebits #littlebitesoftexas #hillcountryplaces #visittexashillcountry #visittexas #texasdaytrips #historic #oldandbeautiful (at Fischer Bowling Alley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQK7AshMrkv/?utm_medium=tumblr

Man at work. He's been around since 1997. And depending on your point of view, either been lazing on the job while waiting for his shift to end, is a legendary cleaner of the city's underground, or more interestingly, peeking up women's skirts. Either way, he's the most photographed celebrity in all of Bratislava, Slovakia. Say hello to Čumil, the little guy with a grin on his face, peeking out from under a manhole. It's the work of the Slovak sculptor Viktor Hulik. Legend also has it that if you rub his nose or hat and make a wish, then it will come true so long as you don't divulge it to anybody. And ladies, watch out. Rub his nose and chances are you may have a surprise visitor nine months later. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Good Idea Slovakia 🇸🇰 #GoodIdeaSlovakia _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #manatworkbratislava #manatworkstatue #manatwork #cumil #thewatcherbratislava #thewatcher #viktorhulik #bratislavasculptures #sculpturebratislava #cumilstatue #bronzestatue #bronzesculpture #cumilthesewerworker #cumilbratislava #statue #bratislavaphotographer #bratislavagram #bratislavablogger #bratislavaoldcity #bratislavacity #bratislava #slovakia #bratislavastreets #onedayinbratislava (at Cumil statue, Bratislava) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQDPALcs9MH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sabaidee. Got ample time on hand when in Luang Prabang next, whenever that may be? Why not take a leisurely walk and explore the old quarter of this little town, and explore the many Wats. With luck, you may come by young apprentice monks, hard at work. Stop by and say 'Sabaidee' if you must. It should break the ice and elicit a warm response. It is not for nothing that Luang Prabang is a UNESCO world heritage site. Chances are that you will find a well-maintained Wat in every corner, on every street, in every lane. More than 30 of them, with some dating back to as far as the 16th century. The architecture on each of them is unique, and a sight to behold with their intricate Each of them is beautifully built, boasting intricate carvings of snakes at entrances and on roofs, sculptures, paintings and carvings. The golds and burgundy on the Wats add a nice touch. In fact, look closely and most of them will have special UNESCO approved plaques mounted on the walls or doors. Today, Luang Prabang is considered as the heart of Laotian culture, beating the capital city Vientiane as the preferred destination. . . . Read more on the blog. Link in bio. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Simply Beautiful 🇱🇦 #laossimplybeautiful #laossimplybeautifulcampaign _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #monks #boys #temples #wats #luangprabangwats #buddha #buddhism #luangprabang #laos #laotourism #visitlaos #unesco #worldheritage #worldheritagesites #ig_global_people #humanity_shots #ig_respect #people_infinity #peoplearoundtheworld #peopleportraits #peopleinfinity #people_and_world #ig_energy_people #peoplelife #people_world #humanphotography #human_streetphoto (at Luang Prabang, Laos P.D.R) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP5L_brMZIQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Baltic Way. When you are next in Vilnius, around the famous White Cathedral, do not miss a footprint tile placed innocuously among the other tiles. It has a story behind it. As the sun was slowly but surely setting on the Soviet Union, more than two million people from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia came together at 7 pm on the 23rd of August 1989 to simply hold hands for 15 minutes. Stretching for over 675 km, this chain of human hands went all the way from Tallinn, through Riga, and Vilnius. While one would not ordinarily read too much into this, these were tumultuous times for Europe, and especially the Baltic States, which were then merely satellite states to their larger neighbor in the east. This simple act of holding hands which came to be known as the Baltic Way or the Baltic Chain eventually gave them the freedom they had lost exactly 50 years ago when the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact was signed between Germany and the USSR. Today, the Baltic Way footprint tile in Vilnius, where the human chain began, serves as a reminder of this momentous event. _________________________________________ @nofixedaddrs #nofixedaddrs _________________________________________ Real is beautiful 🇱🇹 #realisbeautiful #welcometolithuania #beautifullithuania #govilnius #vilniusnow _________________________________________ ………. ……... …….. ……. …… ….. …. … .. . #startingpoint #longestunbrokenhumanchain #humanchain #freedom #independence #joininghands #vilniusoldtown #baltics #cathedralsquarevilnius #vilniuscathedral #stanneschurchvilnius #VilniusCityVibes #vilnius #lithuania #vilniuscity #vilniusgram #WalkableVilnius #vilniussecretplaces #hiddenvilnius #discovervilnius #visitvilnius #instavilnius #vilniusstreets #vilniusofficial (at Cathedral Square, Vilnius) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPxStRHMTA4/?utm_medium=tumblr