TRAVEL — COLLECTED

TAIDEKAPPELI

Taidekappeli is located on the island of Hirvensalo, far outside the city. Surrounded by spruces and pines, where the wooded hills rise from the flat fields.

Aneta StančikovaMay 6, 2020Finland, Turku, architecture, travel, chapelComment

ALGHERO

Alghero, a city on the northwest coast of Sardinia, which name comes from latin word Aleguerium meaning “stagnation of algae”.

Aneta StančikovaMay 4, 2020beach, italy, travelComment

PREMANTURA

Premantura is a national park in Istria, northern part of Croatia. A still untouched piece of a rocky Mediterranean desert.

Aneta StančikovaMay 3, 2020Travel, Croatia Comments

MARSAXLOKK

When the Maltese want to eat fresh fish, they head for Marsaxlokk, the island's largest traditional fishing harbour in the South Eastern region.

Aneta StančikovaMay 2, 2020Malta, travelComment

ULUWATU

Uluwatu is the quintessential Bali spot for surfing. But not only for surfers. Great for dicovering beaches on the motorbike too.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Bali, Beach, guideComment

TEGALALANG RICE FIELDS

These terraced paddy landscapes, still worked by local rice farmes, are surrounded by palm forests, which protect the water supply and are parts of the innovative water management (irrigation) system called subak.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Bali, UbudComment

MONKEY FOREST

This dense swath of lush jungle consists of 186 species of plants and trees in 12,5 hectares of forest, which was “built” in accordance to traditional Balinese Tri Hita Karana philosophy.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Comment

PURA TIRTA EMPUL

…during the night, Mayadenawa poisoned the water and consequently also Indra’s soldiers. To heal them, Indra pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality, the Tirta Empul spring.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Bali, TravelComment

LA VALLETTA

Valletta, the capital city of Malta is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, stretching 1km long by only 600m wide.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Travel, Malta, guideComment

BOLOGNA

Bologna la dotta (the learned), la rossa (the red) and la grassa (the fat). The last fits propably the best, because Bologna, and the whole region, is all about the food.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020italy, travel, bologna, guideComment

FIRENZE

For most people, Florence is the iconic statue of David and impressive building of the Duomo. As I'm more of the walking type, I always skip these things, landmarks, which includes a huge waiting line. And I walk instead.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Travel, italy, Florence, guideComment

MOCAK

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow (MOCAK) is built on a site of former Schindler's Factory and partly coincides its industrial pavilions.

Aneta StančikovaMay 1, 2020Travel, Gallery, Poland, Krakow, Art, architectureComment

ELAFONISI

Its soft pink hue is created by tidal and wave-induced deposits of pigmented microorganisms living in a symbiotic relationship with native seaweed, small crushed pieces of dead corals and thousands of broken shells.

Aneta StančikovaApril 30, 2020Crete, Travel, Beach, GreeceComment

BALOS BAY

Visiting Balos lagoon is said to be a must when you're staying in the north of Crete, therefore the beach can get a little bit packed during July and August, but its still worth a visit.

Aneta StančikovaApril 30, 2020Crete, Travel, Greece, BeachComment

GRAMVOUSA

The island of Gramvousa is located one hour long ferry ride from Kissamoss port alongside steep cliffs of Kórikos peninsula. Due to curving coastline and surrounding cliffs the waters around are calm and warm.

Aneta StančikovaApril 30, 2020Greece, Crete, Travel, BeachComment

GHAJ TUFFIEHA BAY

Għajn Tuffieħa Bay is a less accessible (a long stairway down, but nothing dramatic) neighbour of the famous Golden Bay on Malta. Here is a photo essay from one windy afternoon.

Aneta StančikovaApril 13, 2020Malta, Travel, Beach, Photoessay

ST. PETER'S POOL

The rocks around it are smooth and flat. Whitewashed and gently heat up by the sun, comfortable enough for a nap in between your dips.

Aneta StančikovaApril 12, 2020Travel, Malta, BeachComment

ESSAOUIRA

Inconspicuous whitewashed buildings with bright blue details, withstanding the constant wind on the shore of Atlantic ocean, thats Essaouira, pronounced “es-Sweera” in arabic.

Aneta StančikovaApril 11, 2020MOROCCO, travel, AFRICAComment