Tag: travel tips

  • Bora Bora, the Pearl of the Pacific

    written by vicuna on 2010-12-02 #places
    Bora Bora, the Pearl of the Pacific

    Bora Bora...a name which evokes a place that is already close to being considered as "paradise". I actually had the chance to go there for a week; sailing in one of the world's most beautiful lagoons, enjoying the marvelous views, and of course, taking lots of pictures.

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  • Transport for London

    written by neja on 2011-04-13 #places
    Transport for London

    A quick guide on how to move around London.

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  • Magic Doubtful Sound: Is this Norway or New Zealand?

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-12 #places
    Magic Doubtful Sound: Is this Norway or New Zealand?

    Exploring the beauty of a Fjord...I thought that this was only possible in Norway but in fact, you can explore the surprising Fjordland in southwestern New Zealand! We went to the Doubtful Sound and despite it's name, there's no doubt that it's one of the most amazing places I've ever seen.

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  • Moeraki Boulders: Are These Alien Eggs?

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-06 #places
    Moeraki Boulders: Are These Alien Eggs?

    The Moeraki Boulders are one of the strangest geological stone formations I ever saw. It looks almost like some aliens landed on a beach and left behind some of their eggs to prepare for a future invasion of the earth. Is this the "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"???

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  • Feeding Pigeons in Chelsea

    written by neja on 2011-03-23 #places
    Feeding Pigeons in Chelsea

    Making double exposures in Chelsea. I don't like pigeons myself. Well, not unless they are Chelsea pigeons. In Chelsea, everything is different, kind of like having a Midas touch.

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  • The Sky Tower of Auckland

    written by vicuna on 2010-12-15 #places
    The Sky Tower of Auckland

    One of the main attractions in Auckland (New Zealand's biggest city) is the Sky Tower. The Sky Tower allows you to have amazing panoramic views over the whole city and is as well a great photographic subject to shoot from outside.

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  • Dunedin, the Most Scottish Town in New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-07 #places
    Dunedin, the Most Scottish Town in New Zealand

    Dunedin is one of the biggest cities in the south island of New Zealand and has a very Scottish identity. Through words - and of course, lots of analogue photographs, let me show you some of the main points of interest in this city!

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  • Wellington, Capital of New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-23 #places
    Wellington, Capital of New Zealand

    Finally, here we are at Wellington! This was our last stop in New Zealand, and is the capital of this country. Even if it's not the biggest city of the country, it's the political capital and also known as the heart of the cultural and artistic life of New Zealand

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  • Road 99: the Southern Scenic Road of New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-09 #places
    Road 99: the Southern Scenic Road of New Zealand

    The Southern Scenic Road or Road 99 is the southernmost road you can take in New Zealand. The landscapes are absolutely stunning and you'll reach the most southern point of this country. In front of you is nothing more than the wide sea and far, far away is the south pole.

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  • Mt. Eden Park, Auckland

    written by vicuna on 2010-12-19 #places
    Mt. Eden Park, Auckland

    Mt. Eden Park in Auckland is made from an impressive former volcano crater and offers a great view over the whole area. It's perfectly safe to visit as it's already a dormant volcano - you can either enjoy a nice walk uphill or take a car if you're being lazy but once you get to the top, you'll quickly realize that all the effort is well worth it.

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  • Shantytown: Back in the Goldmining Past of New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-14 #places
    Shantytown: Back in the Goldmining Past of New Zealand

    The Greymouth area on the west coast of New Zealand doesn't have a lot to offer but there's one spot that's worth a visit. It's called Shantytown, and is the reconstitution of a XIX century goldmining village. Come and have a little travel back in time!

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  • Tower of London and Bridge

    written by vicuna on 2011-03-13 #places
    Tower of London and Bridge

    Tower Bridge is perhaps on of the world's most famous icons of London, but besides the bridge, you also have a beautiful old castle to visit and can learn a lot of things about English history.

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  • The Beauty of Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-08 #places
    The Beauty of Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

    After Dunedin, the next stop in our New Zealand trip was the beautiful Otago Peninsula where we met some lazy sea lions and penguins sunbathing on the beach - something that we definitely cannot miss out on while we were there.

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  • Cape Farewell, New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-18 #places
    Cape Farewell, New Zealand

    Cape Farewell is the most northern point of New Zealand's south island, located in the Golden Bay. It's one of the most romantic spots that I've seen in NZ, and you can walk around here for hours amidst a beautiful landscape made of wide sand beaches and mountains.

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  • Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-04 #places
    Banks Peninsula, New Zealand

    Banks Peninsula is located near Christchurch in New Zealand's south island. The place is really breathtaking with amazing landscapes of mountains encountering the sea. It has a volcanic origin that's why the landscapes over there are so amazing.

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  • Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-05 #places
    Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd

    After visiting Auckland and Banks Peninsula near Christchurch, the third stop of our big New Zealand trip was Lake Tekapo: it's one of the most magical mountain lakes in the New Zealand Alps. The place is also well known for its nice little chapel called the Church of the Good Shepherd.

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  • City of Arts and Sciences by Night

    written by neja on 2010-11-23 #places
    City of Arts and Sciences by Night

    When it comes to capturing the beauty of the City of Arts and Sciences at night, all you need is your LCA and a good supply of film! While this is a popular tourist attraction, it's much advisable to pay it a visit at night when you can finally have it all to yourself.

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  • Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-19 #places
    Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

    Coming close to the end of our round trip of New Zealand's south island, the last part of our travel took place in the Marlborough Sounds, between the cities of Nelson and Picton. Another inspiring destination with picture-perfect views.

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  • On the way to Wanaka

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-13 #places
    On the way to Wanaka

    After the magical time that we spent in Fjordland, it was time to go back on the road in reach of our next destination: Wanaka! Although before Wanaka, we first went to Queenstown where we got really disappointed.

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  • From South to North: the Cook Strait

    written by vicuna on 2011-01-21 #places
    From South to North: the Cook Strait

    Leaving New Zealand's south island, we went to Wellington by ferry. We thought at the beginning that this trip was going to be only for some hours on a boat to reach the north island, but in fact it was a beautiful cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound and the Cook Strait!

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  • Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia, Spain

    written by neja on 2010-11-29 #places
    Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Valencia, Spain

    Plaza del Ayuntamiento is one of the most important city plazas in Valencia. This well-known town square is both bold and beautiful and should be one of your must-sees if ever you'd be visiting Valencia. Don't worry about getting lost as all the city buses stop here, you simply can't miss it!

  • Science Museum of London

    written by vicuna on 2011-03-10 #places
    Science Museum of London

    In every big city I went, I always wanted to visit a science, technics and knowledge museum, were you can spend all day long discovering and exploring many different sections about things you don't know.... Well, in London you have the Science Museum!

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  • Angkaul: Cambodia's Secret Beach (at least for now)

    written by tiro8 on 2011-06-06 #places
    Angkaul: Cambodia's Secret Beach (at least for now)

    A serene beach paradise off the beaten path.

  • Hiring a Pedalo on Canoe Lake, Portsmouth

    written by kneehigh85 on 2011-05-16 #places
    Hiring a Pedalo on Canoe Lake, Portsmouth

    If you have an hour or so to spare around Southsea Esplanade, pay a visit to Canoe Lake, and rent a pedalo that looks like a swan and enjoy!

  • Le Cercle restaurant

    written by neja on 2010-09-14 #places
    Le Cercle restaurant

    Amazing Lomographers friendly French restaurant just off the Sloane square. Do you like good French food, bio dynamic wine and friendly chilled atmosphere? Then go and treat yourself at le Circle restaurant in Chelsea!

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  • “Dwarf Land” Kids’ Park: Remember Your Childhood

    written by lucretia on 2011-05-28 #places
    “Dwarf Land” Kids’ Park: Remember Your Childhood

    “Dwarf Land” is one of my favorite places in Constanta as it reminds me of my childhood. It is the biggest kids’ playground in town and is part of Tăbăcărie Park. It has a very lively atmosphere and is the perfect place to take some fun photos.