andy townend captures the life and soul of belgrade, serbia
Railway stations are the stuff of romantic dreams, assignations and intrigue. Countless films have revolved around journeys by train, the destinations, the lives of those who travel, or simply sit drinking coffee, waiting... There is something about the atmosphere of anticipation that lifts the spirit. Carriages lined up, waiting to be hauled off to far … Continue reading glavna železnička stanica
The warmth and generosity of the blogging community is a constant source of delight, wonder and inspiration. One sign of this is the custom to nominate fellow bloggers for a variety of awards. A way to recognise the contributions made by others, spread the word and build a real community. Way back in March (yes … Continue reading sunshine blog award
The walkway along the banks of the cава is abuzz with life in summer. In winter only the brave run along the icy banks. Spring sees the cafes and restaurants on the floating river boats that line the river throw open their doors once more. Workmen busy around the floating night clubs making preparations for … Continue reading cава
Kalenić pijaca is one of Belgrade's wonderful green markets. Situated at the end of Njegoševa, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, kafanas. Just about anything you may wish to buy is on offer here. Although the first thing that caught my eye was a display of bags for vacuüm cleaners. Small shops, groceries, bakeries, fishmongers and … Continue reading kalenić pijaca
Graffiti adorns streetscapes across the world. Graffiti on belgradestreets is an exemplar of the art. Art for art's sake. Images with colour, imagination and fantasy to brighten a dull day. Graffiti on graffiti. Using the message to convey the message. Humour. Promoting pop culture. Is Kate really still lost? Must get round to watching that … Continue reading love, lost, trafficking and art, more graffiti
A city is a living, breathing organism. Personality shaped by history, experience and the seasons. By the people who live and work there. And in turn the city shapes those who call it home. In London, I used to enjoy walking the streets of the city on a Sunday, when people and traffic were largely … Continue reading njegoševa
These images were taken during a Sunday afternoon stroll along Knez Mihaila as the city relaxed under the rays of unusually warm Spring sun. The temperature hit 30c and is expected to stay that way over the next few days, really rather wonderful given the public holidays. Perhaps it has something to do with the … Continue reading thirty degrees on belgradestreets
An extra post of images captured after my walk along Braće Krsmanović. Fruškogorska lies at the top of the steps which lead up from Karadjordjeva, alongside Brankov Most, and connects by another flight of ancient steps to kосанчићев венац, all of which have been feature on my blog. The street is lined with cobbles and … Continue reading fruškogorska
for this week's post I have returned to savamala, the district that runs along side the sava gritty it may be but it teems with life sadly the area is currently used as a transit route for heavy trucks, taxis and cars busy going somewhere else yet the road holds many surprises night clubs, cultural … Continue reading braće krsmanović
this website and blog was recommended to me today, if photography, politics, writing, culture and thinking is your thing...go take a look the blog delivers an interesting fresh perspective on the hype that is currently washing over the city and country as the three-part elections on 6 May come ever closer Kamerades are a photo … Continue reading kamerades
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