Déjà vu Today, I couldn’t help but remember this Banksy artwork. So provocative, meaningful and heartbreaking. A year ago while in Porto, I saw a graffiti on the floor with signs that led to a museum’s basement. I followed them and ended up at a “Dismaland” (2015) photography exhibition of Banksy by Barry Cawston.I took me 2 mins to be paralyzed by his works. In silence, each piece questioned the values of society: war, poverty, power and the environment. This armored anti-riot van description read: “Built to serve on the …
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⠀⠀⠀Which one are you the believer or the facts-will- tell kind of person?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This is the iconic view of Cologne with its Hohenzollern bridge and the stunning 600 yrs old cathedral.The colorful strip of colors on the bridge are tens of thousands of love locks. I realize these kinds of things are pretty cheesy — but the hundreds of colors, the inscriptions and engravings made it more interesting than it may initially seem and really photogenic. I don’t know but judging by the amount of locks that I saw, there …
A story-upon-story of windows and walls | Una historia sobre historia de ventanas y paredes.
The massive influx of refugees postwar led to a severe housing shortage in Hong Kong. As a result, the government launched a public accommodation program for low-income residents. The “Monster Building”, (named by locals) along with other housing properties became densely populated creating a concrete beehive. (9 mts apartments) This used to be somewhat a hidden gem for night photographers (even after the transformers movie). It was never intended to turn into a hipstagram/tourist spot. I heard the public has since been banned from taking photos of the iconic tower …
Traveling In Vietnam | Viajando por Vietnam
If you ever thought you knew frizzy hair, please try to wear a nón lá (leaf hat) for a week…#wildhair #thematichair.I am not sure what all other fellow bloggers do to look flawless while trekking in a jungle, a mountain or any wild terrain without showing what it really takes just to get there. I do my best, but honestly I forget to comb my hair before taking a video, I just go for it.I feel I have to share the experience just like it is. Provide real info about the …
How culture shape our senses? | Cómo la cultura moldea nuestros sentidos?
|ENG| The tea ceremony at Drum & Bell Tower was my highlight of the day! Take notes: One cup is for smelling and the other one for tasting.I tasted 5 different teas : Oolong with ginseng, Beijing local Jasmine, Puer Tea from South China, black tea w/ lychee & fruits mixed with rose tea…it’s Ok to slurp at ones tea (as loud as possible) as it helps to taste better by aerating it, its a traditional way of drinking it in some regions here in China. Some etiquette never …