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The mighty #Arena of #Pula — where gladiators once clashed, emperors feigned interest, and locals today battle for the best selfie angle. Built by the Romans, preserved by time, and now occasionally hosting concerts and confused tourists in sandals.
Perched in quiet contemplation, this exquisite mandrill seems the very portrait of philosophical melancholy — as though pondering the futility of peeling yet another banana in a world so rarely appreciative of one’s splendidly coloured face.

#zoo #artis #amsterdam #animal
October 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A Dutch dawn so exquisitely painted by nature herself, one could almost hear the soft creak of the windmill offering its morning curtsy to the sun. Mist lingers like a bashful guest, unwilling to leave the splendour of such serene company. #photography #windmill #dawn #dutch #morning
October 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Behold: a #medieval shortcut that doubled as a drainage system, lovers’ hideout, and occasional pigeon parliament. Note the elegant archwork: painstakingly designed to last centuries, only to be decorated by graffiti artists with questionable spelling skills.

#photography #croatia
August 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The mighty #Arena of #Pula — where gladiators once clashed, emperors feigned interest, and locals today battle for the best selfie angle. Built by the Romans, preserved by time, and now occasionally hosting concerts and confused tourists in sandals.
August 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#Grožnjan! Where every cobblestone whispers sonnets and even the shutters are more vibrant than your cousin’s Instagram filter. Once a medieval stronghold, now a bohemian haven where vines, art, and gossip all grow with wild abandon.

#photography
August 4, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Ah, Rovinj! Like stumbling into a Mediterranean fairytale penned by an overenthusiastic Romantic. Cobblestones whisper history, shutters flirt with the sun, and even the sea seems to sigh in five languages. Quite unreasonably lovely, really.

#photography #Rovinj #Croatia
August 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Behold the mighty dragon of #Ljubljana, forever guarding the bridge and judging your selfie skills. Legend says if a virgin crosses, the dragon wags its tail. Locals say that's why it’s been suspiciously still since the 1800s.

#photography
July 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
In 2025, citizens re-enacted the ancient ritual of “Waiting for the Bus,” a solemn rite involving strategic foot shuffling, passive-aggressive glances at watches, and silent curses to public transport gods. Historians agree: patience peaked at 9:47 AM.

#photography #voc #travel #amsterdam
June 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Caught this moment where light and structure come together just right. I love how the clean lines, textures, and angles play off each other—simple, intentional design that quietly connects with its surroundings.

#photography #travel #architecture
May 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Ah yes, behold Seattle’s Olive Way: where buildings try to outgrow each other, the monorail photobombs your skyline shot, and the street signs are our subtle way of saying “good luck navigating this urban Jenga set.”

#photography #urban #seattle #monorail
May 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Ah yes, the rare and elusive Reading Nookus Maximus—often found nesting between oversized letters and devouring chapter books like snacks. Clearly, literacy and lounge skills are at an all-time high!

#photography #library #books #reading
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Wandered into this quiet little spot on the Washington coast—looked like a hotel, felt like a Wes Anderson set. The sky was brooding, the water was calm, and the whole scene whispered, “Stay a while… or at least snap a photo.”

#photography #sky #coast #drama
May 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
A Victorian mansion so gloriously overbuilt, it’s as if a castle and a gingerbread house eloped during the Industrial Revolution. A triumph of turrets, chimneys, and "because we can" architecture. Drafty? Absolutely. Fabulous? Indubitably.

#photography #architecture #historical
May 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Here we observe the elusive Homo sapiens' attempt at zen—surrounding themselves with koi, lanterns, and carefully curated chaos—proving once again that inner peace is best achieved with a leaf blower and a landscaping budget.

#photography #travel #garden
April 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Meet the emperor of existential crises: the black #tamarin. Majestic, fluffy, and currently contemplating why bananas exist. Evolution didn’t prepare him for Mondays either.

#photography #travel #animal
April 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Behold the architect’s crowning glory: a giant set of glowing chopsticks locked in eternal combat, right in the heart of downtown #Vancouver. Officially, it’s the Olympic Cauldron—but he swears it’s just a Transformer’s idea of a cozy bonfire.

#photography #travel #canada
April 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Proof that the best urban planning includes a neon pink elephant, a bike lane, and a one-way to fabulous. Welcome to Seattle, where even your car wash has better branding than your startup.

#photography #seattle #travel #urban
April 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Met! Where New York's finest collection of ancient stone stares eternally into the middle distance, wondering why humans still wear Crocs. Corinthian columns, dramatic skylights, and enough marble to make Caesar blush—truly a temple of culture (and confused tourists).

#photography #travel
April 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The ancient dolmen of Drenthe—proof that even 5,000 years ago, people struggled with IKEA instructions and just stacked the stones instead. A prehistoric "open plan" tomb with excellent natural ventilation!

#photography #history #travel
April 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Leadenhall Market—where Victorian architects said, “Let’s make a meat market look like a royal ballroom.” Glass roof? Check. Corinthian columns? Obviously. It’s the only place you can admire ornate cornices while dodging delivery cyclists.

#photography #london #architecture #travel
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Behold Victorlientje, Alkmaar’s sassiest winged warrior—forever mid-gesture like she’s saying, “And that, dear Spaniards, is how you get kicked out of the Netherlands. Now run along, I’ve got clouds to pose dramatically under.

#photography #history #memorial #travel
April 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A masterpiece of steel and light, perfectly designed to shelter 50,000 fans from rain—except for the walk to and from. Architects call this ‘experiential contrast.’ Fans call it ‘soaking wet.’ Either way, it’s a win for atmosphere!

#photography #architecture #stadium
April 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
In a humble classroom of 8-year-olds, the cosmos of chemistry unfolds. Colors blend, liquids layer—gravity and density in action! A simple yet profound reminder that science isn’t just in labs; it’s in curiosity, in play, and in the boundless wonder of young minds.

#photography #education #school
April 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The Blue Ridge Mountains—where pioneers once roamed, moonshiners perfected their craft, and lost hikers still insist they 'know a shortcut.' A landscape so stunning, even the clouds stop to admire it. History never looked so good… or so uphill!

#photography #travel #mountains #landscape #nature
March 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A young mathematician wielding the mighty pencil, the legendary abacus, and the sacred grid paper. Hands-on learning builds brainpower! Writing by hand strengthens memory, an abacus boosts number sense, and mistakes? Easily fixed—no ‘undo’ button needed! Plus, no Wi-Fi required!

#photography
March 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM