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zirochka
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Travels, photography, and a little bit of everything
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2017-07-28 17:03
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Wednesday Walk
2025-03-19 11:29
Back in time in Peniscola
Hello, dear readers! My Spanish work-and-travel journey is coming to an end. 🙂 It is a pity that I am not lucky with the weather. Of course, this is not a holiday, and most of the time here I work on
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Wednesday Walk
2025-03-12 14:15
Keep walking in good weather and bad
When I asked my friend what the weather was like in her town at that time, she replied: ‘If it's sunny, we wear T-shirts, and if it's cloudy, we put on winter jackets.' And it's really true. For the entire
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Worldmappin
2025-03-11 11:28
Valencia: A Journey Through Noise and Fire
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Two of my colleagues moved to Spain when the war in Ukraine began. I had never met one of them in person, so my stay in Spain — especially so close to where they live — felt like the perfect opportunity
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Wednesday Walk
2025-03-05 17:30
A Rainy Escape in Benicàssim
It’s been five days since I arrived at my friend’s place. The three of us share a cosy little two-storey house in the quiet seaside town of Benicàssim. In all this time, I’ve only ventured into town twice.
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travel
2025-02-28 23:07
Kyiv - Valencia
She has been asking me to come to Spain to visit her for a long time. She is a former colleague and friend of mine who fled the war in February 2022. It took me 3 years to accept the fact that she was so far away and might not come back. And now I am going to see her.
zirochka
Throwback Thursday
2025-02-06 17:10
Fall in Pushcha-Vodytsia. Part 3
Hello there! Today, I'm thinking back to that beautiful sunny day in November, when my husband and I last went out for the weekend. A day when we walked without rushing and enjoyed the peace. The beginning
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photography
2025-02-02 14:33
Fall in Pushcha-Vodytsia. Part 2
Let's continue our walk around Pushcha-Vodytsia. This settlement with a name that is difficult to pronounce is a historical site and a climatic resort northwest of Kyiv. Here is Part 1 of this story. You
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Photography Lovers
2025-01-28 18:36
Fall in Pushcha-Vodytsia. Part 1: Chasing the tram
Pushcha-Vodytsia is a small cosy town near Kyiv. This town is very photogenic, especially in autumn. It is so close that you can get there from Kyiv by tram, buying a regular ticket that costs 8 UAH (~
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Worldmappin
2025-01-25 12:48
Jewish Krakow Series. The New Jewish cemetery and its marvelous tombstones
The New Jewish cemetery and its marvelous tombstones
Hello, dear friends! Shabbat Shalom! 🕊️ What does this phrase mean? No, I'm not Jewish, but this is a good start to today's topic. This is a traditional greeting that you can hear in Jewish families and
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Worldmappin
2025-01-12 20:00
Tereshchenko Mansion and stories of the wealthiest dynasty of Ukraine
Tereshchenko Mansion
Hey, guys! Yesterday I was on a wonderful tour dedicated to the history of Kyiv and in particular the Tereshchenko dynasty. The tour is unique in that it allows you to see inside the estate, which is closed
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humour
2025-01-07 16:12
Temptations, Weaknesses, and Consequences
Yesterday, January 6, was officially the last day of the Christmas and New Year holidays in Ukraine. This is the longest period of fun and treats. We even have a business meme - "come on after the
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Worldmappin
2025-01-05 21:01
Jewish Krakow Series. Kazimierz
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I have always been the kind of person who needs a plan, meticulously organizing every trip, researching a city’s history in advance, selecting interesting spots, and crafting detailed itineraries. That
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Black And White
2024-12-28 09:53
"From our path there is no turning back..."
This year, two great bright holidays coincided - Christian Christmas and Jewish Hanukkah. Both are celebrations of hope, joy and light in the darkest time of the year. For me and my country, these are
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Photography Lovers
2024-12-26 15:48
Walk around Krakow. September 2024. Part 2
Hello, guys! How about strolling around along old streets of Krakow with me today? Don't worry if you missed the first part. Here is the link to it. The winter is here, with some snow and some rain, and
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Throwback Thursday
2024-12-20 18:18
Walk around Krakow. September 2024. Part 1
It feels like it was so long ago. HiveFest, Split, and then Krakow. Beautiful memories of a parallel reality, even though it was just three months ago. And yet, I smile when I think about those few days
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christmas
2024-12-17 19:38
Faith in a Miracle
It’s been a long time, but I’m still here. Many Ukrainians have left Hive, despite the community’s support and the recent rise of Hive value. I get it. It’s getting harder and harder for me to come back
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Throwback Thursday
2024-11-28 21:01
Krakow and Its Faces 2.0
Well, after more than 3 weeks' break, I've been thinking about where to start. I think that the continuation of my theme of various characters I met in the streets of Krakow would be quite an easy start.
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Worldmappin
2024-11-05 14:07
Fascination of Botanical Garden of the National University of Bioresources and Nature Management of Ukraine
Fascination of Botanical Garden of NUBNM, Kyiv, Ukraine
There are two botanical gardens in Kyiv which are well-known among locals and guests of the city. But in fact, there are at least 2 more of them that aren't that popular, and in vain. Today, I'll share
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halloween
2024-10-31 16:21
My Halloween special photo selection
Happy Halloween, guys! I was processing my photos from Krakow taken shortly after HiveFest this year. And I think there are several among them suitable for today's topic. In fact, I am glad I can combine
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Wednesday Walk
2024-10-30 10:34
Enjoying the sun. My yesterday's walk in Holosiivsky Park
It started as a visit to the World Press Photo exhibit at Dovzhenko Center in Kyiv. But it was the last sunny day before a long row of cloudy and rainy days. Yesterday, October 29th, +15 C! I thought I
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