Tag: art and culture
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Rapa Nui: How to Discover the Magical World of the Moais
written by vicuna on 2012-06-18 #placesI had the chance to visit one the world's most famous places: Rapa Nui or better known as Easter Island. Discovering this amazing little island is one of the greatest travel adventures I've ever had, and thus, I want to share this unique experience with you...
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Space Invader in Paris
2011-08-02 #placesOne of Paris's most prolific street artists is Space Invader.
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Lisbon Graffiti: Fado Tribute
written by saidseni on 2012-12-03 #placesFado is a Portuguese traditional music genre, added in 2011 to the list of World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. It has always been present in Portuguese art, from past centuries paintings to today's modern graffiti walls.
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The Wapping Project
written by neja on 2012-06-25 #placesOne of the best galleries in London, for real. My love affair with this gallery started through a lucky accident. I was flat hunting at that time when I saw a poster of a Guy Bourdin exhibition on the wall of some old building, which appeared to be a former Hydraulic Power Station, now the home of The Wapping Project Gallery.
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Analogue: A Photography Paradise finally opens in Prague!
2013-09-12 #placesFans of film photography can rejoice! Now you can find a store for analogue photography situated in the city centre of Prague. This brand-new 'Analogue' store offers products you might have missed at the Czech photography market. Here you can find a wide selection of analogue cameras, accessories, films and enjoy various photography services. 'Analogue' is a film photography store that combines traditions, design, style, inspiration and loads of fun.
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To Russia with Love: Church of the Savior on Blood, St Petersburg
written by neja on 2012-11-06 #placesOne of the most beautiful cathedrals in Russia. Church of the Savior on Blood has a long and troubled history. One could say it is a miracle that we can still go to St Petersburg and enjoy seeing it.
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Tow Moo Keong Temple, Kuantan: Nine Emperor Gods Festival
written by guitarleo on 2011-12-26 #placesThe Nine Emperor Gods Festival is one of the big festivals for Taoists in Southeast Asia. This is a nine-day celebration beginning on the first day of the 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar.
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Solo Photowalk Routes: The Old Kuantan
written by guitarleo on 2013-04-26 #placesKuantan is the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. For sure, this is a big city faced a lot of development over the years, but it also has the touch of history. Let’s go for a walk to see the new and old.
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Purify Yourself at Pura Tirta Empul, Bali
written by yokekei on 2013-03-04 #placesPura Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple in Bali Island, Indonesia. The name of "Tirta Empul" means "crystal clear stream". It is famous for its holy water where people go for purification and various religious ceremonies.
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DMZ - the World's Hottest Border
written by wil6ka on 2012-06-06 #placesIt is most likely the one border that is constantly in the focus of the world. The demarcation line between North and South Korea is always hot and edgy. You better hold your horses and don’t get silly, because the soldiers have their finger on the trigger. But beside from that, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in South Korea can also be considered as a political version of Disneyland.
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The Forbidden City 北京故宫, Beijing
written by lihooi on 2011-12-19 #placesThe Forbidden City is located in the heart of Beijing with Tiananmen Square on the south side. For nearly 500 years, the Forbidden City had housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties up until 1911.
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Lisbon Graffiti: Calçada da Glória
written by saidseni on 2012-11-19 #placesWhen you visit Lisbon, you must ride the typical funicular, "Elevador da Glória". My suggestion, if you are a street art lover, is to go up in the funicular (Lisbon streets are very steep!) and come down walking to enjoy the art.
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National Library of Belarus (Minsk, Republic of Belarus)
written by plyshbel on 2011-08-31 #placesNot far from the metro station, you'll find the towering intellectual treasures of an unusual building; the National Library of Belarus designed by architects Mihail Vinogradov and Viktor Kramarenko.
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Visit the Lion Dance Shop
written by ripsta on 2011-06-27 #placesI was lucky to be able to view the process of making this dragon statue for the traditional dance performance.
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Exploring Malacca: A State Rich of Historical Background in Malaysia
written by yokekei on 2013-03-28 #placesIf you travelling to Malaysia, I most recommend Malacca. This is because it is a great to visit, with its rich historical and cultural background from previous Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. The centre of city was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in year 2008.
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Rome: the Eternal City in Monochrome
written by guanatos on 2012-04-30 #placesRome is one of the most chaotic cities I've ever been to. What I find truly amazing is that amidst all that chaos, you can find these little spots where it seems that time has stopped, perfect for black-and-white photos.
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Musée de l'Orangerie: the Museum of Impressionists
written by neja on 2012-07-05 #placesSimply must visit when in Paris! Although I've been to Paris a few times, I never managed to visit the Louvre. I went there, took numerous pictures of the Pyramids but never dared to queue for the tickets.
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Yama Memorial (Minsk, Republic of Belarus)
written by plyshbel on 2011-11-02 #placesOut of the 2.5 million Belarusian citizens who died during World War II, more than 800,000 were imprisoned in the ghetto. This should not be forgotten today especially in the city of Minsk at Yama Memorial.
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Around Paris with My Instax Mini
written by easilydistracted on 2011-09-15 #placesIn August 2011, my boyfriend and I spent a week exploring Paris and everything it has to offer. I took 7 cameras in total and one was my favourite Fuji Instax Mini. It captured Paris beautifully.
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Vancouver Special, Vancouver, Canada
written by roxyvalerie on 2014-02-21 #placesVancouver Special is a retail store offering a carefully curated selection of contemporary furniture, sofas, design objects, household accessories, and art and architecture books. Vancover Special also hosts various events, lectures, parties and sales at the store.
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A Trip to Carpenter Street: One of the Oldest Streets in Kuching
written by cutebun on 2012-03-17 #placesCarpenter Street - one of the earliest streets in Kuching that is rich in history and is well preserved up to this day. I went and explore the street like a tourist and the result are amazing! This street is located in the city center and filled with old and new shop lots.
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Sadler's Wells
written by neja on 2011-08-12 #placesSadler's Wells - only the best in dance and arts!
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Lisbon Graffiti: Av. Infante D. Henrique
written by saidseni on 2014-03-30 #placesCome on, street art lovers! Grab your lomo cameras, it's time for another graffiti tour in my beautiful city, Lisbon. This time, lets walk along the Tejo river and discover some fine masterpieces.
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Lisbon Graffiti: Amoreiras Wall of Fame
written by saidseni on 2013-02-25 #placesSomeone said to me, or maybe I read it that this is the biggest graffiti wall in the Iberian Peninsula. I can't be sure of that, neither the length of it, but it is huge!
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Seoul Palace: Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
written by wil6ka on 2012-02-27 #placesA palace is a spectacular sight in every corner of the world. But sometimes the events around the monument have that special edge, that make it a unique lomographic location.
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Kasturi Walk Central Market
written by lihooi on 2011-12-10 #placesThe Kasturi Walk was officially launched in February 2011. It is a lane (now a covered walkway) right next to the Kuala Lumpur Central Market. Kasturi Walk features three pewter-coated polycarbonate giant wau bulan (The Malay kite) stand as a symbol of Malay heritage, in order to retain and promote culture in this area.
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The Ruins of Bacolod City
written by bluemie5 on 2011-08-17 #placesThe famous ruins is a must-visit whenever you go to Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines. It showcases what is left of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson Ancestral Home, a rich sugar baron. The mansion was the largest residential structure ever built there. Sometimes considered as the city's Taj Mahal because it was said to be built for his beloved wife, Maria Braga, a Portuguese from Macau whom he met during one of his vacations in Hong Kong.
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The “Jaleo”, or the Menorca Horse Festivals
written by linuxbcn on 2013-09-19 #placesThis summer I have been to Menorca, my favorite island, for the zillionth time. Not only am I really curious about its beautiful and idyllic coves, but also about the way every village on this super Mediterranean island celebrates its fiestas. First celebrated in the 14th century, the Jaleo consists of making horses dance among the crowd while an orchestra plays the same song over and over again.
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Rantau Panjang: An Exotic Duty-Free Shopping Destination
written by syira690 on 2012-06-21 #placesA shopping destination worth visiting for shopping-addicts of all kinds! A few days ago, my cousins and I went to visit Rantau Panjang. Sounds unfamiliar? That's because Rantau Panjang is a small district located at the Malaysian-Thailand border, near Sungai Golok (pronounced as "Su-ngai Kolok"). This place is famous among shopaholics for duty-free shopping.
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Let's Take a Stroll at the Manila Chinese Garden
written by kathleenmendoza on 2012-02-01 #placesDo you want to see what the Chinese people have to offer in terms of architecture without having to literally fly all the way to China? If so, then visit the Chinese Garden located in Manila, right beside Luneta Park. But in the meantime, go through this post to see a sneak peek of it.
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