Category: Travel

Culture, Travel

Daily Dose Of Street Art In Montpellier, France | Art of Saudade

From cave paintings to contemporary art, artworks confirm that human beings just cannot keep their feelings inside themselves. Coincidentally (or not), prehistoric art and modern-day street art have something in common – using walls to create art. Are we being loyal to our ancestors, or have we never really evolved? Some of the earliest cave paintings representing depictions of rhinoceros and wild animals were discovered … Continue reading Daily Dose Of Street Art In Montpellier, France | Art of Saudade

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History, Nature, Travel

Take A Walk Around The Arcen Castle Gardens Through 20 Mesmerizing Pictures | Art of Saudade

Located between the German border and the Meuse River, Arcen is one of the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands. The Castle of Arcen will amaze you with its 17th-century architecture and its beautiful gardens.  This 32-hectare park starts with a historical highlight, the Arcen Castle, built during the Dutch Golden Era of architecture. What follows is a unique garden with numerous ponds, waterfalls, and … Continue reading Take A Walk Around The Arcen Castle Gardens Through 20 Mesmerizing Pictures | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Where History and Nature Meet | Reasons To Add Skopje To Your Bucket List | Art of Saudade

The chances that Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is on your bucket list may be low, but this post will change your mind.  This city located in the heart of the Balkans will conquer the hearts of history lovers. Inhabited since the Neolithic era, Skopje became part of Dardania, the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Ottoman Empires. Today, the Macedonian capital is a witness to … Continue reading Where History and Nature Meet | Reasons To Add Skopje To Your Bucket List | Art of Saudade

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Travel

7 Cities, 7 Sunsets | Art of Saudade

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson There is something special about sunsets. Observing the sun setting comforts me. No matter where I go, the sun melting on the horizon brings me one message of hope: you are home. One of my favorite hobbies is capturing these magical moments of the day. Here are my top 7 sunsets from … Continue reading 7 Cities, 7 Sunsets | Art of Saudade

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Learning, Life lessons, Travel

Top 5 Lessons I Learned From Visiting 5 Countries In One Month | Art of Saudade

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” Mark Twain To travel is to live. To travel is to leave. The first statement refers to the noble feeling of Saudade. The … Continue reading Top 5 Lessons I Learned From Visiting 5 Countries In One Month | Art of Saudade

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Poetry, Travel

Lisbon Seen Through The Eyes Of Fernando Pessoa | Art of Saudade

Can a writer leave his mark on an entire city? An unconditional lover of the awe-inspiring Portuguese capital, Fernando Pessoa’s presence still guides us through the narrow streets of Chiado, the shady squares of Bairro Alto, and the most notable monuments, such as the Belém Tower. If you trust Pessoa’s bohemian spirit, you absolutely need to read Lisbon – What the Tourist Should See before … Continue reading Lisbon Seen Through The Eyes Of Fernando Pessoa | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Top 3 Most Underrated Cities In Europe | Art of Saudade

As you might expect, the following three cities are not Paris, Barcelona, or Rome. They aren’t the smallest or the most unknown cities ever, but they’re surely not on everyone’s bucket list. And that’s precisely what makes them charming, right? You should expect tourists, but these cities definitely deserve more attention. Strasbourg, France Strasbourg is far from being an unknown city. In fact, it is … Continue reading Top 3 Most Underrated Cities In Europe | Art of Saudade

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Nature, Travel

Where Nature Begins and Never Ends – 7 Awe-inspiring Views From Matka Canyon | Art of Saudade

Rock climbers, kayakers, lakes, and caves… this breath-taking landscape can be found at Matka Canyon, one of the most beautiful landmarks in Macedonia. Known for its blend of nature and history, the Canyon is home to medieval churches, monasteries, and an ancient fortress. But what always beats man-made beauty is, of course, the imperishable natural beauty. And there is no shortage of natural wonders to … Continue reading Where Nature Begins and Never Ends – 7 Awe-inspiring Views From Matka Canyon | Art of Saudade

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Travel

The City That Sparked My Wanderlust | Barcelona Through My Lens | Art of Saudade

It’s August 29. I am on my way to Barcelona. This is my first solo trip. I know that it won’t be the last. A friend sends me this scene from the French movie The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain. August 29 is the day of changes. I have my ticket, my Catalan playlist, and a backpack full of dreams and expectations. Little do I … Continue reading The City That Sparked My Wanderlust | Barcelona Through My Lens | Art of Saudade

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Literature, Quotes, Travel

More than a hero… a writer! | The Travels of Ernesto Che Guevara | Art of Saudade

“I now know, by an almost fatalistic conformity with the facts, that my destiny is to travel…” Che Guevara “This young adventurer, endowed with a thirst for knowledge and a great capacity to love, shows us how reality, if well interpreted, can move a man to the point of changing his way of thinking.”, says Che’s daughter Aleida Guevara March in the preface to The … Continue reading More than a hero… a writer! | The Travels of Ernesto Che Guevara | Art of Saudade

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