Wandering, but not lost

If you think about english industry, Manchester is what pops into your head. In Victorian era it was dubbed "the Warehouse city" or "Cottonopolis" as its history is concerned with textile manufacturing during the industrial revolution. In 19th century people flocked to Manchester from the whole England, Scotland and Wales, the city began to grow uncontrollably. All kinds of industries were introduced, fatories...

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Penang island was our final stop, located in the north-west, relatively close to the border with Thailand. It's the second largest aglomeration in Malaysia, concentrating around the colonial city of Georgetown. A large part of Penang is a national park preserving tropical jungle habitat with its fauna and flora.  ...

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After two weeks of super intensive sightseeing the time has finally come to slow down and relax, for that we chose a less popular destination of Perhentian islands. The archipelago is located about 18km from the eastern shore of the peninsula and consists of two main islands, pulau Besar and pulau Kecil which literally mean "big island and small island". Perhentian means literally...

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Welcome to Malaysia! Not so far from the equator now, the temperature has risen up to humid 34 degrees at day, monsoons were heavier and we noticed fauna and flora was much more exotic. We caught a morning flight from Phnom Penh to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's metropolitan yet still super diverse capital.  ...

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Phnom Penh was our last stop in Cambodia, it's the country's current capital. The hub of Khmer Empire and french colonists, located on the junction of Tonle Sap and Mekong river. ...

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In the mere heart of cambodian jungle lies s a treasure beyond any traveller's imagination.  The ruins of a grand civilization founded in early XIXth century were forsaken for hundred of years until a French explorer accidentally stumbled upon them on an excursion of an utterly different purpose. I can only imagine his shock. What he found were the remains of Angkor Thom...

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Some places just hit you so hard you know you will remember them for the rest of your life. This was one a kind experience I've had in Kampong Phluk, Cambodia. It makes you reconsider all of your first-world problems and become a little more humble about yourself, and this might sound pompous but I can assure you that it's true. ...

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Bangkok wasn't always the most important city of the Thai region. Ayutthaya, about 80km north from there, was the capital of the former Kingdom of Siam from 1350 to 1767. It was a large and crucial trading point as it lies between China, India and the Malay Archipelago. For a period of time it was the largest city in the world until the...

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Welcome to Bangkok! Thailand's wild capital is a genuine feast for the senses, full of intense smells, noises and music, unexpected tastes and sights that you'll probably remember for a long time. It also guarantees memorable experiences and adventures at all times. It's so full of contrasts, golden temples popping out between slums, full of tourists scams for example trying to talk you...

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After a 7 hour flight we arrived from Doha to Pattaya in Thailand. To be honest Pattaya isn't a particularly rewarding destination in the terms that we were interested in. We flew in there only because of the low price of this particular flight connection. Instead of rushing off straight to Bangkok we decided to spend one day there anyway, and it did...

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There are certain places in the world where you wouln't expect to find yourself but you somehow end up. However, after you visit the place it turns out to be an uncanny experience. This happened to me with Qatar, my stay there was a result of a flight delay on my way to Thailand.  Having a 16-hour layover in Ad-Dauha (known as Doha)...

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Summer in Andalusia can be unbearably hot and there is no better way to cool down than enjoying a day at the beach. Cadiz is perfect for that, located at the south-west coast by the atlantic ocean. Thanks to the ocean's breeze the temperature there is about 7-10 degrees lower than in Seville, which makes it just perfect. Cadiz is an ancient town...

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Oh Seville, the heart and capital of Andalusia region! When you think about your most spanish associations like corridas, flamenco and tapas - it's all here.  What makes Spain so historically interessting is the European culture combined with its rich Moorish herritage. The Moors conquested Spain in 712 A.D. and the occupation lasted for 700 years. The arabic influences are strongly visible in andalusian...

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This is Warsaw. This is spring.  I developed a habit of taking the camera along nearly every day, so these show some screenshots from daily adventures. They might not be very spectacular photographs but have a great value for me. I am shooting only with a Minolta camera at the moment, when it comes to film photography. ...

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Milan! Famous for it's cathedral, expensive shops and skilled pickpocketers. I was submitted to Milan for my Athens Programme  - it's like a one week erasmus, where you go to a university in a different country and participate in a short course there. When we were off uni we did some sightseeing on our own or participated in tours organised by ESN (Erasmus...

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Lake Como (in italian Lago di Como or Lario) is the third largest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. With area of over 146 square kilometers and depth of 400 meters it spans in a  "Y" shape in the valleys of The Alps. Located just by the Swiss border and 40 km north from Milan it's been a popular...

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When flying to Milan with budget airlines you are most likely to land in Bergamo. Instead of rushing straight over to Lombardy's capital, it's good to take some time to appreciate Bergamo itself. It is a true gem that many people overlook in their Milan excursions, and it's so easy to reach! ...

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I shot a number of films until my beloved Praktica died in Porto. It was a bit faulty for a few months, its shutter kept opening after I advanced film and wiped out the frames before I even took a shot but I never really bothered to service it. Some photos are partially wiped out or deformed because of that, but I like...

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Another winter break, another city-break. This time a little bit further than I recently went, my good friend and I flew off to Porto in Portugal. Why haven't I ever been to Portugal before? The country is simply brilliant, considerably cheap and beautiful as well. And the ocean... ...

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Antwerp was fun! But to be fair I think I won't be able to tell you much about it, it wasn't a typical sightseeing trip. The main reason for it was paying a visit to a good friend of mine who stays there on his erasmus. The stay in Belgium was short anyway, we arrived friday night and departed sunday afternoon, so we...

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Off the beaten track! Once I looked up how close Bristol is to the sea (or actually - the Bristol Channel) I instantly made up a plan to see some part of the seaside as well. I wasn't exactly sure where to go so I looked up a few nearby coastal towns on google street view and picked literally the second one I...

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After I left Bath, I headed to Bristol. I didn't know what to expect, really, but I'm glad I went there. It's one of the largest English cities, with a cool, fresh vibe. Colourful houses, street art, underground shops... it all was an indicator of a large, creative community. It has a big university that's much less posh than Oxford or Cambridge, so...

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