andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
Science. Physics, chemistry and so much more burn bright on belgradestreets. The future of belgradestreets, the next generation, were presenting their knowledge and their passion for learning today. The generation to come? They were here in droves, busloads, listening, interacting, learning, being inspired. They are the future of this country. Not a bad way to … Continue reading festival nauke 6.0
Snow will soon return to belgradestreets. A final post for November. Scenes from one of my favourite spots on belgradestreets. The street crossing that leads from Kalemegdan through Knez Mihaila to the very heart of the city. The pavement tables are (mostly) tucked away now for the winter. Today the warm weather feels as if … Continue reading winter approaches
A river runs through it. I have always loved rivers, lakes, seas, oceans. The feeling that the water flowing by somehow connects me to every other part of the globe. The call of faraway ports. New worlds to discover. On belgradestreets there are two rivers, the Sava and the Danube Life on belgradestreets revolves around … Continue reading dunav
Graffiti is common on belgradestreets. I don't know what the artist had in mind on this occasion. The words made me pause for thought. A post dedicated to all those across the world who refuse to "turn back or die" and instead face the consequences. To all those for whom "turn back or die" is … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
Instead of reading my words about belgradestreets, I thought you might like to see and hear me talking about them... With thanks to Nikolina Milatović Popović and her team at the Diaspora Program, Radio Television of Serbia, for making this short film, which can be seen from time to time on RTS TV in Serbia … Continue reading an englishman in belgrade…
A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. In 1970, Australian educator, journalist and politician Irina Dunn created the phrase by scribbling it on two bathroom doors: one at Sydney University where she was then a student, and the other at Soren's Wine Bar in Woolloomooloo. This post is not about women, … Continue reading woolloomooloo
belgradestreets are, despite the seasonal cold, and the fall, greener than you might imagine. This gallery is my contribution to the weekly photographic challenge set by The Daily Post at wordpress.com Captured on a walk along Knez Mihailova earlier today. How green is your city? Thank you for visiting belgradestreets.
Ruzveltova speaks for itself in these images. Gritty, busy, bustling, full of life. No compromises here. No mixed messages. Direct eye contact, straight talking, in your face communication. This is belgradestreets.
Renewal requires us all to take a step forward. Place one foot in front of the other. Don't look back. Don't regret. Don't worry about what might have been. Nothing will change unless we have the courage to move forward, to cross the street. This man, walking across the street, speaks to me about renewal. … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
First impressions can be wrong. Cars were one of the first things that left an impression in my mind on belgradestreets. All those months ago, late in the evening of 31 January 2011, when I arrived full of all the expectations, hopes and fears associated with arrival in a new and unfamiliar city. Having spent … Continue reading cars
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