Just Looking Around
When you travel around an island, there is always a temptation to peek into some new little corner. Islands seem to encourage this kind of thorough exploration: the space is…
Alexander F.
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life & travel in stories & pictures
Nowhere to Hurry To
In the Serbian city of Valjevo lies a compact historic district called Tešnjar. Originally formed as a merchant and artisan quarter during the Ottoman era, it took on much of its…
Sleeping Arrangements
It’s funny how puppies have such a peculiar idea of personal space. If someone’s lying nearby, apparently they’re fair game for a headrest, a paw-rest, or just a full-on…
Tiny Visitors
There’s something inexplicable about lizards — something inexplicably alien. As if they don’t belong in this…
Every Turn
Lisbon's streets unexpectedly became one of my main highlights. The Portuguese pavement makes it easy to wander without any particular route, just enjoying whatever you find…
Moonlit City
The full moon lights up the city, but it doesn't make it any brighter. It just traces its edges, leaving most of it in darkness. Lights flicker in the distance, streets fade into…
Sources of Light
Humans have always tried to claim at least a small patch of space from the darkness. For thousands of years, we made fires, lit candles, crafted lamps, and eventually learned…