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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations.
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Canal St. Martin, together with Canal St. Denis and Canal de l’Ourcq, was commissioned by Napoleon in the 19th century to provide the habitants of the City of Light with fresh drinking water. It also served as a transportation route to/from the factories and warehouses along the quay until the 1960s. It was interesting to…
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I was trying to get the focus right on AB’s Voigtlander Bessa rangefinder. She walked up, took out her iPhone and snapped a photo of the wall art. I was still trying to get the image focused on AB’s camera when she came up to me: “Can I help take a photo of you?” I smiled and replied, “Non,…
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I returned to Brussels yesterday after an early morning flight from Istanbul – during which I slept all the way, waking only to munch on a bit of bread and the last reminders of a Turkish breakfast (the food served in Turkish Airways’ economy class is probably one of the best I’ve had). After I reached…
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The traffic in Istanbul is notorious. These were taken in May 2012 from my room on the 22nd floor of Le Méridien Istanbul in the Etiler neighbourhood. My room had a terrace and with it came an impressive view of the Bosphorus river and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Koprusu Bridge. It was absolutely fascinating to see…
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This is my first night in Istanbul since May 2012. Like the previous time – which was my first visit to Turkey, I took a few days off to explore the city after completing a work project. This time, my project was cancelled at the last minute due to the situation in the country. While…
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