Tag : Travel Photography

Munich, Germany: A Photo Walk to Marienplatz

A Photo Walk to Marienplatz. Munich, Germany.

This is another photo essay from my EuroTrip 2012. This time from Munich, Germany. I took all these photos on a Photo Walk from Hauptbahnhof Central Station to Marienplatz (by Neuhauser Strasse and Kaufinger Strasse). Click on image to view full size.

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Salzburg. Music For Your Eyes

Salzburg, Austria. Music For Your Eyes.

Salzburg, Austria- the City of Mozart. Salzburg is the birth place of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When I was there I had a feeling that everything in the city is related to Mozart. The Music University is named after Mozart, so is the city’s major symphony orchestra, and there is the Mozarteum Foundation… The city has five major concert …

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Photo Essay: Life On The Streets of Vienna

Life on the Streets of Vienna, Austria

The photo essay from Stephansplatz, Vienna, Austria and its surrounding streets. Stephansplatz is the geographical center of Vienna named after the Stephansdom (St. Stephan’s Cathedral), the Gothic Cathedral which soars from the middle of the square. The area becomes very busy on weekends and holidays, especially during the celebration of Steffl Kirtag (Wiener Kirtag). During this year’s Wiener Kritag the …

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Through the Attics of Hallstatt

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt history begins at 777 CE when Duke Tassilo III of Bavaria in a document from that time mentioned salt production at the headwaters of the Traun River, which feeds Lake Hallstatt. The salt mines are located in the mountain right above the Downtown Hallstatt and attract many tourists. Tourists are told that Hallstatt is the site of “the world’s …

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Hallstatt, Austria: A Sweet Place to Be

Hallstatt, Austria

The most beautiful place I visited on my EuroTrip this year was Hallstatt- Alpine village located near the Hallstätter See (a lake) in the Salzkammergut region in Austria. I arrived in Hallstatt by train from Salzburg. The train ride through beautiful countryside full of lakes surrounded by mountains was amazing! On arrival I took a ferry across the lake to …

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Salzburg: Mirabell Palace in Polaroids

Mirabell Palace and Gardens (Mirabellschloss und Garten). Salzburg, Austria

The first sight I visited in Salzburg, Austria was a Mirabell Palace (built in 1606) and its Gardens, considered to be one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens of Europe. It is an amazing place surrounded by fountains, statues, flower beds and walkways, perfect for a peaceful break in the shade of trees. Many tourists visit the gardens b/c several …

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Berlin: Ladies & Bicycles or Girls on Bikes 2

Ladies and Bicycles. Berlin, Germany

Who knew!? During the last week my post Berlin: Girls on Bikes got more page views than all other ‘EuroTrip 2012’ posts combined :) Well, here you go,- To Be Continued! Click on image to view full size. View other posts from my trip to Germany >>

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What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas!

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!

Today I decided to take a break from pictures taken in Europe and post some street photography from my second visit to Las Vegas. See more pics from Sin City here. Before flying to Fabulous Las Vegas I said to myself ‘Alex, no captured memories on this trip please! What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! Leave your camera home …

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Edinburgh, Scotland – Athens of the North

Athens of the North. Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh is my favorite city in the United Kingdom so far. I have found it as a very cozy old city with amazing skyline, beautiful architecture, friendly people, fun nightlife, fresh sea-breath, and, of course, with Edinburgh Castle! Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Parliament. The city was one of the major centers of the Enlightenment, led by the …

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Mexico. Land of the Maya

El Castillo. Chichen Itza, Mexico

Cancun is my preferred “All-inclusive vacation” destination in Caribbean. Besides the Bright Sun, White Sandy Beaches, Colorful Underwater Diving, and Caribbean Cocktails there is always an opportunity for exploration of Mayan / Mexican culture. Cancun is located on the Yucatan Channel that separates Mexico from the island of Cuba in the Greater Antilles. The Cancun region is sometimes known as …

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On Three Rivers

Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is located on the Allegheny Plateau, where the confluence of the Allegheny River from the northeast and Monongahela River from the southeast form the Ohio River. The Downtown area between the rivers is known as the Golden Triangle, and the site at the actual convergence, which is occupied by Point State Park, is referred to simply as “the Point.” …

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New York, New York

Statue of Liberty. New York City

New York City, with a population of over 8,000,000 people, is the most populous city in the United States. It is known for its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center, and for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is also a destination of choice …

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