Postcards From Cyprus
Cyprus is replete with both scenic beauty and advanced infrastructure. As a nation, it takes pride in upholding its traditional cultural practices. It also houses the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite - the Greek goddess of love. Discover all this and more in the photo essay – Postcards from Cyprus. #PostcardsFromCyprus #Cyprus #Postcards #CyprusPhotoEssay
Travelure Travels in 2017 – An 8-Country Photo Roundup
This post is likely to be useful for my magazine editorial friends as it arms them with a possibility of myriad stories I could share. 8 countries, many cities and countless tales. - Travelure Travels in 2017 - An 8-Country Photo Roundup
Cyprus – Beyond the Mediterranean Hues
Seeing more heritage gems from Cyprus, it increasingly became clear that over the centuries, Cypriots have demonstrated amazing talent. They not only showcased talent in their three-millennia old mosaics but also via the painted churches from the medieval Byzantine era - Cyprus - Beyond the Mediterranean Hues.
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Photography – The Art of Seeing
Although photography means drawing with light, what you see and frame play an important role in making a picture. Photography - The Art of Seeing
Getting More With Less in Travel Photography
...shooting in Moscow, a city known for its large, tall, wide buildings, onion domes & startling brickwork - Getting More With Less in Travel Photography. A Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series Post.
Travel Photography Essence of a City
How do you sum up a city in a single shot? Travel Photography Essence of a City. A Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series Post.
The Horrors of Auschwitz Published in Conde Nast Traveller
The ugliest face of humanity was the WW-II holocaust. And it surfaced in its extreme form in the horrors of Auschwitz. Links to Graphic Visuals here.
Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic
Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic is a collaborative post covering 17 heritage gems from Czech Republic. Perhaps, that makes it the most comprehensive post on Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic. All the contributors were in Czech Republic in July 2018 for TBEX Europe 2018 (Ostrava, Czech Republic). So, the content is literally fresh off the press!
Travelove Series 4 – True Meaning of Homage
Travelove Series 4 - True Meaning of Homage - When strangers meet strangers and embrace them as their own, I call it Travelove.
Travel Photography Tip – Culture
Capturing the place, people, history & the culture of a destination in one shot. Travel Photography Tip - Culture - Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series
Romania Visa for Indians – All the best!
My two brief interactions with the Visa Officer Mihai Secere left me wondering if he was a white supremacist. I also wondered if Romania Embassy has deliberately chosen the current Application Form Submission process just to discourage Indian Tourists from visiting Romania. It also struck me that perhaps this process could be the reason why VFS Global doesn't offer the Romania Visa service anymore. - Romania Visa for Indians - All the best!
St Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, Moscow, Russia
When it was being built, red bricks were a new construction material. The masons were so fascinated with bricks that they kept the brickwork exposed wherever they could. They essentially used bricks as a decorative material.
Skogskyrkogarden or Woodland Cemetery Stockholm
The clever use of the natural landscape created an extraordinary environment of tranquil beauty at Skogskyrkogarden. So much so it has had a profound influence on cemetery design throughout the world.
Architectural Marvel Markthal Rotterdam
For starters, besides housing 228 apartments, it also houses 4600 sq. mt. of retail space, 1600 sq. mt. of HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and cafes), and a 4-storeyed underground parking that can accommodate over 1200 cars. - Architectural Marvel Markthal Rotterdam
The Underground M1 Budapest
'How do I get to Szechenyi Thermal Baths?'
'Take the M1.'
'And to Opera?'
'M1.'
'Hero's Park?'
You guessed it, 'M1.'
A post by Travelure ©
Rome Was Not Built in a Day
Roman history dates back to 753 BCE, but, according to archeological evidence, humans have lived in the city for the last 14,000 years. So much so the 1st-century BCE Roman poet Tibullus called it an eternal city. - Rome Was Not Built in a Day - Travelure ©
Kremlin Red Square Moscow Russia
I grew up in the 1960s and 70s. At the height of the cold war. Before Gorbachev was the leader of Russia. The two oft-heard terms in the news were the ‘Kremlin’ and the ‘White House’. These hallowed precincts would smack out statements that affected world politics and economy. - Kremlin Red Square Moscow Russia - Travelure ©
St Barbara Church, Kutna Hora – Central Europe’s Architectural Beacon
The bright reds, sparkling greens, hues of blues, and rich purples impart the stained glass windows, exquisite vibrance. - St Barbara Church, Kutna Hora - Central Europe’s Architectural Beacon - Travelure ©
Black & White vs. Colour – How to Choose
We like our shots and feel they will look good in Black & White. But not every shot may stand out after conversion. The challenge is ascertaining which shot will look good in Black & White! And thereby choosing the right ones to convert. - Black & White vs. Colour - How to Choose - Travelure ©
Rock Church Helsinki Finland
It looked nothing like a church. As he walked away, I looked around uncertainly if I was in the right place. A couple of benches and patterned cobblestones greeted me. Unsure, I walked towards a couple of bulletin boards. To my relief, the pinned notices settled it. I was in the right place! - Rock Church Helsinki Finland - Travelure ©
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, Maincy, France
Fouquet entertained the king in his lavish palace in 1661. While it impressed the king, just three weeks later Fouquet was arrested on the charges of treason. - Chateau Vaux le Vicomte, Maincy, France - Travelure ©
Charles Bridge Prague Czech Republic
On this graceful epochal edifice of the Bridge Tower, it was a pity to see the terrible repair work. Despite regal decorations, the refurbishing seemed more an overhaul that a careful restoration. Still, UNESCO rightly lumped the bridge with the Old Town Centre of Prague to inscribe it on its World Heritage Sites List in 1992. - Charles Bridge Prague Czech Republic - Travelure ©
Pompeii – A Prehistoric Frozen Moment
It was a hot summer day, the temperature hovering around 35°C. When a fellow traveller complained of the heat, our guide was quick to point out the residents of Pompeii faced 20 times the heat on a fateful day in 1st century CE. - Pompeii - A Prehistoric Frozen Moment - Travelure ©
Florence – The Birthplace of Renaissance
Florence has more. A lot more. Keep walking around this historic district, and at every turn, you will make an eye-popping discovery. Even walking the same route will throw up newer surprises you would have missed during your first or even second walk. - Florence - The Birthplace of Renaissance - Travelure ©
