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Walls of Bologna

Like any other city, Bologna has its share of street art. Colorful, funny, and sometimes thought-provoking, these are the little details we never fail to notice wherever our wanderings take us. Here are a few we found on the walls of Bologna. *     *      *      *      * *     *      *      Read more…

By emarene, ago
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San Lorenzo, Rome – Italy

Having visited Rome before and seen most of its major attractions, we decided to spend our first day exploring the San Lorenzo District on foot. Creative, gritty, and full of character, it had the kind of vibe I love discovering when I travel. As expected, we came across street art Read more…

By emarene, ago
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Budapest – Ruin Bars

Budapest’s ruin bars are eclectic, bohemian pubs housed in abandoned pre-war buildings, primarily in the 7th District (Jewish Quarter). Iconic spots include Szimpla Kert (the pioneer), Instant-Fogas (a massive multi-room complex), and Mazel Tov (an upscale cultural venue), featuring quirky décor, mismatched furniture, and vibrant nightlife. We were lucky that our tour guide knows his way around Read more…

By emarene, ago
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Budapest – Street Art

Budapest, already known for its bohemian atmosphere, electric nightlife, tasty cuisine and laidback cafe culture attitude, is now becoming known for something new – it’s fantastic street art scene, fueled by the work of local and international artists popping up on just about every spare wall the city has going. (budapestflow.com) And of course, Read more…

By emarene, ago
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Chatham-Kent, Murals-2

While at Chatham-Kent, we found several other street art. These ones are not as colorful as the recent ones, more like muted but they are still lovely and gave us a peek of the place in bygone years. Location : W. side William St. ½ block N. of Wellington St. Read more…

By emarene, ago