BOLOGNA

Somebody may call me a barbarian, but I decided to see Bologna during only several hours. During my trip to Italy I was with my parents. So it was difficult for me to find the balance between relaxing on the beach and exploration of Italian cities. So here are some top places to see in Bologna if you don't have much time. But this city, for sure, require much more time! 

Clever people in the past knew that a big amount of archs between the buildings will help them to survive heat during Italian summer. So it was really cool then even though it was +35 degrees! The city was empty at the time we arrived (siesta time) and I was free to make photos without waiting for perfect composition. But also siesta time is not that positive because it is really difficult to find a place to eat, so we were on an "ice-cream and coffee" diet that day (really nice when you're in Italy).

You should simply walk, stroll and look around to feel the beauty of Bologna. It is a city to live not to visit. Try to live like locals, eat like them and drink coffee like them, enjoy life the same way as they. People in Italy can for sure find beaty in every second and take pleasure in life. It is #1 lesson that people around the world should learn from Italian people while visiting this beautiful country!

 Piazza Verdi

 Universita degli Studi di Bologna

 San Petronio Basilica

RIMINI

The Adriatic Riviera is one of the most beatiful coasts in Italy. And it's main city is Rimini. Rimini is both popular among Italian and foreign people. For sure this place have some unique pearls: Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge that were built during the Roman Empire. The Tiberius Bridge, for example, is still functioning as a bridge across the river both for cars and people!

Legendary film director- Federico Fellini was born here. Rimini was a set for one of his film "Amarcord". So if you want to feel yourself a character of Fellini's films- visit this pretty city and have a walk around it's beautiful old town. 

Below you can also find some places to visit and where to eat.

WARSAW

I have been living in Poland for 1 year now and I visited Warsaw, it's capital, only today. I have been there several times, but only as a tourist. Now I can speak Polish language quite well, and I have different feelings during traveling around Poland. I already can call it my second home.
Power and majesty in concrete. Architecture of socialistic past in concentrated form. It is one of the main reason to visit Warsaw.
Actually, it was my first time in sunny Warsaw. So pictures look much more positive than usually.

WHEN IN PARIS

Paris... Even those who has never been there can easily name 5-10 sightseeings of this magnificent city. So with the help of map and your memory, you can find a lot of calling cards of Paris. And they are located quite touristically- on both Seine sides (when you don't have much time- take a boat over the Seine!) . So in this post I wanted to introduce you some secret places that are known only to very advanced tourist or to Parisisans.

I always was quite sceptic in regards to this city. Before traveling to Paris I has already visited Strasbourg and Leon. And I had specific impression about France. But Paris amused me from the first sight. Maybe it was also connected with the fact that I finished reading Erich Maria Remarque "Arch of Triumph" 150 km before arriving in Paris?... Just because Paris in this novel seems so magic and unique... So much that the road from the Place de la Concorde to the Arch of Triumph seems to me so romantic. 

I was in Paris only 2 days. I was on account of conference of pharmacists and I was able to enjoy the city only after lunch. It was in March. Most of the time I was alone, because I didn't want to scare somebody with my pace, but anyway, I met my friends several times in this huge city and the way was much more funny. In Paris distribution of time between lonely walks around the city (it gives you special vibes, you start to feel the history of this city and French people) and joyful time with friends (because there is more vine than water in Paris!) is really important. 

I'd like to start with Sacré Cœur. It is located very far from the rest of sightseeings... It is very beautiful, but, unfortunately, very often it's location scare many tourists, especially those who are here only for several days, but I recommend you to visit Montmartre. This hill is the highest point in Paris with an amazing view over the city. And also you should walk around this quarter, especially if you exit underground on the station Lamarck caulaincourt. 

And some of my notes with addresses that I was not able to visit during my first trip to Paris or that I has found after my traveling (the reason to come back ☺️)

I understood that it is absolutely important to visit all viewing platforms that possible (unfortunately I didn't have time for them at all). For example, I would recommend you Centre Georges Pompidou (gallery of modern art). Really natural view over usual Parisienne buildings. 

 8 Avenue (Route) du Mahatma Gandhi (park near the Arch of Triumph) there is Residence of Louis Vuitton. Modern building in a really picturesque place.

 The only place I had a meal (except from McDonald's, sorry 😔) was cafe Angelica (rue de Rivoli 226). Very tasty desserts! And if you want to find some typical Parisienne cafes you can find them in quarter between the Eiffel Tower and Arch of Triumph. There you can find really magnificent cafes with amazing views (over the Eiffel Tower and Arch of Triumph, nice, is't it?)

 Everyone also talk about the bookshop Shakespeare & Company. I haven't been there but I really want to. It is so secret that no one is allowed to take photos there!

And some other must seeing places in Pari:

Musee de la vie romantique- 16 Rue Chaptal

Tarterie les petits mitrons- 26 Rue Lepic (near the Moulin Rouge, just around the corner!)

6 rue du Château d'Eau- pretty anti cafe, but rather modern

6-172 Boulevard Saint Germain - legendary Café de flore

Galerie bouvier le ny- gallery of modern art

Marche d'aligre- Parisienne market with many flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables!

Париж... Даже люди, которые никогда не бывали там могут без труда назвать 5-10 достопримечательностей этого волшебного города. Поэтому при помощи карты и Вашей памяти, Вы легко найдёте множество "визитных карточек" этого города. И располагаются они в основном очень "по-туристически"- по обоим берегам Сены (в условиях ограниченного времени возьмите лодку по Сене!). Поэтому в этой заметке я бы хотела осветить некоторые более потайные места, о которых знают либо очень продвинутые туристы, либо сами Парижане. 

Я всегда очень скептически относилась к этому городу. До того, как побывать в Париже, я съездила в два французских города: Страсбург и Леон. И у меня успело сложиться определённое впечатление о Франции. Но Париж с первого же взгляда меня удивил. Может все это ещё связано было с тем, что за 150 км до Парижа я дочитала книгу Эриха-Марии Ремарк "Триумфальная арка"?.. Ведь описание Парижа конкретно в этом произведении на меня подействовало совершенно магически. Настолько, что дорога от площади Согласия до Триумфальной арки казалась мне очень символической. 

Приехала я в Париж на два дня и приехала я по случаю конференции для фармацевтов, поэтому я могла спокойно наслаждаться городом только после обеда. Это было в марте, темнело очень рано, но я все равно была настроена решительно. Бегала я в основном одна, потому что не хотела кого-то пугать своим темпом, но все равно мои знакомые попадались мне несколько раз в этом многомиллионном городе и дорога поздними вечерами становилась веселее. В Париже очень важно равномерное распределение времени как для одиноких прогулок по улицам (ведь они заряжают тебя особой энергией, начинаешь чувствовать историю этого города и французского народа, дают тебе новые силы), так и для более веселого времяпрепровождения со своими друзьями (ведь вина в Париже больше чем воды!) 

Начну я с собора Sacré Cœur. Собор находиться вдали от всех достопримечательностей. Он очень красив, но, к сожалению, его расположение отпугивает многих туристов, особенно тех, которые приехали на пару дней, но я настоятельно рекомендую не пугаться этого и все-таки съездить на Монмартре. Этот холм является самой высокой (естественной) точкой Парижа, откуда открывается незабываемый вид на город. Да и сам собор что-то невероятное. И по кварталу рядом с собором нужно погулять внимательно, особенно красивые пейзажи возникают, если выйти на станции Lamarck caulaincourt. Выйдя на этой станции метро Вы сможете взобраться на холм Монмартр по старым лестницам.

И немного из моих заметок, места, которые я хотела посетить, но у меня не хватило времени и адреса, которые я нашла уже после моей поездки (значит, нужно будет обязательно вернуться). 

Я поняла, что просто необходимо подниматься на смотровые площадки везде и всюду, ни разу не удалось это сделать, опять же, из-за недостатка времени. Например, в жилом квартале забраться на крышу. На фоне их "спальных районов" (на самом деле смешно употреблять это слово, но у них только милые спальные районы с домами с мансардами) очень красивые фотографии (например, в 5ом округе, а из 10го округа открываетесь красивый вид на Sacré Cœur)!!!! Или смотровая площадка Centre Georges Pompidou (галерея современного искусства)

По адресу 8 Avenue (Route) du Mahatma Gandhi (парк недалёко от триумфальной арки) находиться резеденция Луи Виттон. Восхитительное сооружение в очень живописном месте

Единственное место где я перекусывала в Париже (кроме мака хихи), было кафе angelina на rue de Rivoli 226. Там такие вкусные сладости, просто ах! А вообще, если захотите покушать в типичном парижском кафе с соломенными стульями на улице, то лучше всего их искать в квартале между эйфелевой башней и триумфальной аркой. Там самые колоритные кафе с изумительными видами (Эйфелева башня и Триумфальная арка, как ни странно :) )

Все говорят про сногсшибательный книжный магазин Shakespeare & Company. Не знаю как он выглядит, сама зайти не успела, но в моем блокноте записано это название. Там есть книги и на английским, но сама лавка вдохновляет безумным количеством книг и атмосферой (по редким фотографиям могу сказать, так как там даже фотографировать не разрешают...) 

Ещё из мест записанных мной за два года после поездки в Париж есть:

Musee de la vie romantique- 16 Rue Chaptal

Tarterie les petits mitrons- 26 Rue Lepic (в двух шагах от Мулен Руж, буквально за углом!)

6 rue du Château d'Eau- красивое антикафе! Действительно просто ах, но уже более современное

6-172 Boulevard Saint Germain - легендарное Café de flore

Galerie bouvier le ny- галерея современного искусства

Marche d'aligre- Парижский рынок с множеством цветов, свежих фруктов и овощей и очень атмосферное место!

AN ENDING FITTING FOR THE START

Few days ago I arrived from Vilnius. It was my last destination for this summer. I' be been there for many-many times. That's why in this post you probably won't see any typical sights. This post is for people who have already been there (if not, just search for tag 'travel diary' on the top of my blog). And here you can see very comfortable but stylish look for this kind of traveling that I call "a map and a bottle of water" traveling. On making this look I was inspired by the way Italian woman dresses. 

WHERE IS MY MIND?

Two weeks traveling in Milan.
I have been there for such a long time because I was studying fashion design there. For tourists it may not be so interesting to stay in Milan for two weeks because you can easily see all the sights in couple of days. But it will never be enough to enjoy the atmosphere of this fashion capital. Milan is all about fashion. 
For example, that was strange for me, if talk about street style in Milan I can say that it is fashion centre mostly because of menswear style than women's. 
Thank God, the weather was great when I came there. It was even too cloudy and cool for Italy. 
This trip was full of new people I met, tasty food, the sweetest ice-cream and, of course, fashion. xx

LIKE WALKING INTO A DREAM/ SO UNLIKE WHAT YOU'VE SEEN

I have always been afraid of too rich countries and I didn’t want to visit them. I always thought that United Arabic Emirates is such a country. But my uncle's stories (he is an experienced traveler) about this country have changed my idea about it. And last week I’ve visited it for the first time in my life. I have been there only for one week. It’s extremely short period of time, but I tried to do my best to see as much as possible. Many of you have heard about UAE. This country is rich with money and isn't so rich with the history, but they are trying to make it now. I mean, there you can see not only skyscrapers that are real masterpieces (every building is not just a tall tower, every single skyscraper is a slice of mad architectural imagination), but also some pieces that resembles old, but reconstructed, buildings. I can write about this travelling a lot, but I think that some photos can say more. Enjoy. xx

HEINEKEN OPEN'ER

This year was a hard year for me: exams, prom... But now I can return to my favorite activity: to write for my blog. And the topic for my returning is suitable. Last week I attended my first music festival. There are well-known festivals like  Glastonbury or Rock am Ring, but I visited one of the biggest festivals in east Europe, that took place in Gdynia (Poland). I'm grateful to my friend for the idea to go to Heineken Open'er. Last week was unforgettable. And it's not only because I have seen a lot of great bands then, but the whole atmosphere of unification of young people on the basis of good music inspires me. Such bands as  Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Tame Impala, Blur, Editors, Palma Violets and others performed there. 

Also I want to admit that there was Fashion stage. Every day at least 6 Polish designers showed their collections. And the number of fashionable people among the audience at a festival simply read off scale. At Heineken Open'er it was possible to meet not only fans of bohemian style, typical for all festivals, but also adherents of different styles.

And a bonus of this festival is the Baltic Sea. I have fallen in love with this sea, because I don't like just to lie on a beach near the warm sea. I prefer to walk along the seaside of the gentle-blue cool sea with the lovely song on iPod. 

And here are some photos from Gdynia xx

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Этот год был дня меня очень тяжёлым: вступительные экзамены, выпускной... Но теперь я снова могу заняться своим любимым делом: вести свой блог. И тема для моего возвращения подходящая. На прошлой неделе я посетила свой первый музыкальный фестиваль. Многие из Вас знают такие фестивали как Glastonbury или Rock am Ring, но я побывала на одном из самых крупных фестивалей в Восточной Европе, который проходит в городе Гдыня (Польша) и называется Heineken Open'er. Я благодарна своей подруге за идею поехать туда. Прошлая неделя была незабываема. И это не только из-за того, что я увидела множество прекраснейших групп за 4 дня, но и вся атмосфера единения молодых людей на основе прекрасной музыки меня вдохновляет. На Heineken Open'er выступали такие группы, как Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Tame Impala, Blur, Editors, Palma Violets и многие другие. За эти четыре дня выступило около 50 групп из разных стран. 

Так же я хочу отметить наличие Fashion Stage, где каждый день проходило минимум 6 показов молодых польских дизайнеров. А количество модных людей среди зрителей на фестивале просто зашкаливало. На Heineken Open'er можно было встретить не только любителей богемного стиля, характерного для всех фестивалей, но и приверженцев разных стилей.

А ещё бонусом этого фестиваля является Балтийское море. Это море мне понравилось, так как я не люблю валяться на пляже, жарясь на солнце, а мне просто нравиться гулять по берегу нежно-голубого холодного моря с милой песней на айподе. 

и, наконец, я хочу показать несколько фотографий из Гдыни xx

TRAVELING INSPIRATIONS

Today I want to tell about small and pretty city, history connected with it and also to share some photos. Vilnius is situated not far from my city. That’s why I visit this city often. Especially this summer. I’ve been there even during the European championship on football. Every time I come here, I live near Art Street. Every time I see here new artists and new paintings. There you can also find street musicians. On this street some cloth advertisement shooting took place early in the morning during my last trip. At first I stood 10 minutes without moving, but then even have learned this shop address. In every traveling I try to find some unusual or even unique places, but at the same time not very popular among tourists. This place is unique for every person, like his or her own style in clothes. And I have just told you about this pretty street that always inspires me. Maybe it’s not really unique to get impression in museums, but I don’t agree with it. In my opinion painting, like music and literature is infinite source of inspiration

When person find place, where he feels good, he want to come back in this city again and again. I can say that after visiting this tiny city I have learned to travel efficiently.

But yesterday on the way back it seemed to me that I had too simply described the city in which I feel good, where everything has already became native and where everything around is fine and wonderful. This city is amazing from all directions therefore look at my photos, and you will see.

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Сегодня я бы хотела рассказать о маленьком чудесном городке и об истории связанной с ним. Вильнюс находится недалеко от моего города. Именно благодаря его расположению я бываю там очень часто.  Этим летом особенно. Я даже была там во время финала Чемпионата Европы по футболу.  С Вильнюсом связаны одни из самых лучших воспоминаний. Каждый раз, когда я приезжаю сюда, я живу вблизи улицы художников. Каждый раз, по приезду сюда, я вижу на этой уличной выставке новых художников, новые картины. Там почти всегда играют уличные музыканты. Можно сказать там существует особенная атмосфера. Во время моей последней поездки на этой улице, ранним утром, снимали рекламу одежды. Сначала я стояла минут 10 как вкопанная, но потом даже узнала, где находится этот магазин. В каждом своём путешествии я пытаюсь найти какое-нибудь необычное, или даже уникальное, но в тоже время непопулярное среди толпы туристов место. Это место, как и стиль в одежде, для каждого человека разный. И я только что описала эту чудесную улицу, которая вдохновляет меня. Может это и вполне обычное место для получения впечатлений: музей, но я считаю, что это не так. Картины, как музыка и литература- бесконечный источник вдохновения.

Когда человек находит такое место, где ему хорошо, то ему хочется возвращаться в этот город снова и снова. Я могу сказать, что после первой поездки в этот крохотный город, я научилась путешествовать с толком. Но вчера в дороге мне показалось, что я как то слишком просто описала город, в котором мне хорошо, где всё уже стало родным и где всё вокруг прекрасно и чудесно. Этот город изумителен со всех сторон, поэтому посмотрите мои фотографии, и вы всё сами увидите.  

  

GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG AND FRANCE

Recently I've been to Germany.In the morning that Sunday I came to our national airport and began to feel really glad,because airport for me is a harbinger of new trip to far countries.And when I landed in Germany, I have been "driven" on plane for 10 minutes.It is so because Frankfurt airport is practically the biggest airport in Europe(third after airports in England and in Paris).It was amazing.After that I have moved to Frankfurt.This city striked me with it's modern architecture.Practically all building are made of glass. You can see one of them below.

 The next day was devoted to shopping and actually nothing else.As you saw higher every day I've been to a new city or even country,this little trips were made by car and also with the help of our friends.That's why I associate his country with roads,which indented all the country. This idea came to my head on the way to Cologne.This city is too historical and too modern at the same time.But I were amused by his historical part.You could probably agree with me after watching some my photos.I really fallen in love with Koln doughnut-shaped bread rolls which I tasted in small cafe on the street and it's perfect coffee.

 After that I moved to Luxembourg.This city and country is unforgettable.When we crossed the border of this country and city I was hitted by the people and the police.Let me explain.The police moves inside the city on orange motorbikes.And if talk about the people I can say that they are really reach but modest.Their houses are practically the same and all of them were made some centuries ago but look careful.On the other hand they are not too modest,men there wear label suits and every women have brand bag.They are wearing dresses and high-heeled shoes which stired me.In this city I tried Ladurée. Ladurée - it is a luxury. Luxury show-window, where the stores are in all its glory wonderful pastries, cakes.I am happy that I tasted them.I have seen them in my favorite "Gossip Girl".So I have touched to luxury that day. Also I can confirm my words with another statement:there exist street with tens of label shops.This country amused me most. 

Then I moved to a city in Germany which was popular among Russian intelligentsia:well-known artist,writers.Russia remember with sad event.It was united with the famous writer Dostoevsky,who lost his money in the first casino.Now this casino is history and it is a popular sight.And this city is called Baden-Baden.Someone even said some centuries ago that it is German city for russian people.Yo can agree with this after looking on it's architecture.It is made in best traditions of 18th-19th century. This mansions resembles royal palaces but made in small copies.It's genius works but not to my taste.And I can say that if you visit this city you can feel Russian culture of that time, it is like time machine.

Then I went to France (to Strasbourg), there everyone wears perfectly, but I want to note that in France people can mix colors really good:not only women but men also. There you can find not only unusual combinations of colors but also trendy and not compatible on first view cloth.And all this create perfect looks.Also I was inspired by the river and cute houses near river in this city.

But this week ended when I sat again in car and went to Frankfurt, to it's airport. There I bought amazing easter chocolate rabbit.When I sat in bus which delivered me to the plane I put on my sunglasses, you may understand why, then I thought that very soon I will be in my Homeland and I'll come back to my life: reckless with my friends and full of meanings about school and future.