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01/02/12

2012-02-01 00:31:57

I visit Germany quite often. Not just because my sister lives there. I like german neat towns, great motorways, wheat beer and of course german 'ordnung' ;-). In 2010 I've been in Germany twice. In May I went to northern part of the country and visited Hamburg, Kiel and Lubeck. Here is the updated set of pictures from Germany.

04/01/12

2012-02-01 00:30:51

Last November I went for one week to Italy. Most of the time I spent working in Milan, but I also took a few trips to Verona, Florence and Bergamo. Enjoy the new full set of pictures from Italy.

01/12/11

2012-01-05 01:37:21

Last September on my way to New Zealand I stopped in Malaysia. I spent a while in Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. That was my second visit in Malaysia, so I took it slow and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Malaysia is a country full of very friendly and helpful people. On the updated set of pictures from Malaysia you can see many pictures showing Malays.

01/11/11

2011-11-30 22:12:19

Back in 2006 I lived in Oxford for a few months. I've got really good time. Last year I went back to Oxford to see if the city has changed. Not much - that was my impression. Oxford is still lovely city with picturesque architecture. The medieval churches and colleges dominate the bustling modern town. Please check out updated full set of pictures from Oxford.

01/10/11

2011-10-31 23:12:24

Jordan is not very popular among tourist destinations, but definitely worth visit. This Middle East country is bordered by Iraq, Syria, Israel and Saudi Arabia. In Jordan I visited its major attraction - Petra. This is an ancient city carved out of sandstone and one of the new 7 Wonders. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago You can see all my pictures from Jordan here.

01/07/11

2011-10-26 13:45:21

For last six months I was presenting you pictures from Asia. It's time to go back to Europe. This month I publish pictures I took back in 2009 in Russia. St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland. City is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as an area with 36 historical architectural complexes, and around 4000 outstanding individual monuments of architecture, history and culture. City is also home to The Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world. In the new full set from Sankt Petersburg you can admire all major attractions of the city.

01/09/11

2011-10-01 13:36:11

In june I went to Israel for one week. I rented a car and visited all the major spots in the country. Obviously Jerusalem was the highlight of the trip. It is the capital of Israel and the country`s largest city. Jerusalem has an incredible array of attractions to see: Via Dolorosa, Dome of the Rock, Zion Mountain - just to name a few. Other places in Israel, which made a great impression on me was Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Masada, Eilat and of course famous Dead See. You can see all these places on my pictures from Israel.

01/08/11

2011-08-31 17:26:40

Early spring this year I spent a few days in Ukraine. I visited two cities Kiev and Lviv. Kiev is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine. This is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the 5th century. Lviv is regarded as one of the main cultural centres of today's Ukraine. The city is a home to many world-class cultural institutions, including a philharmonic orchestra and the famous Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Here are the new pictures from Ukraine.

01/06/11

2011-07-01 12:21:26

In October 2009 during my trip to China I stopped for a few days in Xi'an. This is one of the oldest cities in China, with more than 3,100 years of history. Xi'an is particularly famous for its Terracotta Army. It is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China. Currently Xi'an has re-emerged as an important cultural, industrial and educational centre of the central-northwest region of China. Enjoy my new full set of pictures from Xi'an!

03/05/11

2011-06-01 08:29:33

Malaysia was the last stop of my trip to Southeast Asia. Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the largest city in the country. The city brings together Malaysia's past and present. The city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street night market. The city's bustling streets, rich night-life and Petronas Twin Towers (once the worldÃ¢Â�Â�s tallest building) symbolize Malaysia's leap into the future. Take your time and enjoy my new full set of pictures from Kuala Lumpur!

01/04/11

2011-05-03 22:36:14

Bali is the most famous island in the Indonesian archipelago. I spent there a couple relaxing days during my trip to Southeast Asia. Bali has very varied landscape: hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and volcanic hillsides. The combination of friendly, hospitable people, a magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality and spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali Indonesia's unrivaled number one tourist attraction. Please check out my new set of pictures from Bali.

01/03/11

2011-04-01 10:48:04

Singapore was the next stop of my trip to Southeast Asia after Vietnam. I spent there only three days, but that was enough to visit all major attractions. Little India, the Singapore River, Chinatown to name a couple of my favorites. One of the most noticeable features of this city-state is its cleanliness and safety - crime is virtually unknown, and it is one of the world's safest places to visit. Please check out my new pictures from Singapore.

01/02/11

2011-03-01 01:46:22

Vietnam was definitely the highlight of my trip to Southeast Asia. In Vietnam I visited busy capital: Hanoi and relaxing Halong Bay. I'm sure you will enjoy my new set from Vietnam.

03/01/11

2011-02-01 02:47:17

New gallery from Bangkok is the first set of pictures from my trip to Southeast Asia. Thailand was the first stop. Most of the time I spent in Bangkok. The capital of Thailand is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife. Please check out new full set of pictures from Bangkok.

18/12/10

2011-01-03 13:05:17

Today I want to publish some of the night shots I've taken in Girona in June this year. Updated full set from Spain is the last update of the year. In 2011 you can expect lots of new sets from Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and many more... I wish you happy Christmas and all the best for 2011!

01/12/10

2010-12-19 02:59:33

Last summer I visited Germany again. This time I went to Munich, which is the capital city of Bavaria. This third largest city in Germany has the strongest economy of any German city. Munich is home to world-class art museums, churches, parks and palaces. The city is also famous for its breweries and obviously Octoberfest. I hope you will enjoy new pictures from Munich, Germany.

01/10/10

2010-11-01 00:45:22

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. The capital of the country is Luxembourg City. Luxembourg is very compact, so one day is more then enough if you want to see all highlights. Here you can find my pictures from Luxembourg.

01/09/10

2010-10-01 00:45:02

Malta is a group of islands in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. Malta is famous for its rich history and sunny weather. Unfortunately when I went there the weather wasn't good, but I still had a chance to enjoy rich culture of the island. Please check out new full set of pictures from Malta.

01/08/10

2010-09-01 02:20:23

Three months ago I went to Switzerland to take some pictures in three cities: Zurich, Basel and Bern. Unfortunately I lost all pictures from the capital of Switzerland... But you can still enjoy my photos from Zurich and Basel, which are very clean, full of history and worth a visit cities.

01/07/10

2010-08-01 16:31:41

In March I spent one week in a small village in southeastern Greenland. It was one of the most amazing weeks in my life! Kulusuk is a settlement really at the end of the world, where only 280 people live (half of them are kids). Unemployment rate is around 80%, so people are hunting and fishing to survive. To the next settlement you can get only by helicopter, but around the village there are many breathtaking hiking paths. Here you can find my pictures from Greenland and watch slideshow with live greenlandic music.

01/06/10

2010-07-01 18:24:49

Last couple months I spent in the capital of Iceland - Reykjavik. For me Reykjavik is the best city I have ever been to. I experienced there a lot: northern lights, sunrise at 11am, wild nightlife in Reykjavik, volcanic eruption and many more. I hope you will enjoy the new full set from from Reykjavik.

20/05/10

2010-06-01 10:30:25

At the beginning of May I visited Amsterdam on my way to Switzerland. I have to say this is one of the greatest small cities in Europe. The capital of the Netherlands has impressive architecture, lovely canals that criss cross the city and very friendly people. Please check out updated full set of pictures from Amsterdam.

01/05/10

2010-05-20 12:42:46

Helsinki is a modern situated on the Baltic Sea capital of Finland. City is spread across a number of bays and peninsulas and over a number of islands. The city center has many beautiful parks and neo-classical buildings. Helsinki is low and wide - most buildings have only two or three floors. Enjoy the new full set from Helsinki. I also want to recommend you Duplicate Image Finder, which is a tool helping me to organize my pictures (it finds all similar and duplicate pictures on my computer).

18/04/10

2010-05-01 02:33:53

Today European countries shut their airspace one after the other as a cloud of volcanic ash wafted over from Iceland and posed a danger to flights. The latest series of eruptions began on March 20 near Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland. A couple days ago, I visited volcano by airplane and by 4WD car. I encourage you to check out the special gallery from volcanic eruption. EDIT:I updated the gallery with pictures I took today near the volcano. You can see the famous volcanic ash cloud.

01/04/10

2010-04-15 18:09:37

Last summer I spent a couple days in two lithuanian cities: Vilnius and Kaunas. The capital, Vilnius, is a picturesque city on the banks of the rivers Neris and Vilnia. The architecture within the old part of the city is some of Eastern EuropeÃ¢€™s finest. There are 65 churches in Vilnius. Kaunas is the second largest city in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. Enjoy the new full set of pictures from Lithuania!

17/03/10

2010-04-01 03:13:16

Today I updated the main gallery with pictures from upcoming sets. I published some pictures from my trip to China and Iceland. I've got also a lot of interesting places to visit scheduled for this year: Greenland, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Vietnam, Switzerland and more. So stay tuned!

01/03/10

2010-03-17 14:57:01

Last summer during my trip to Baltic Countries I also visited capital of Latvia. Riga is more than 800 years old and with a blend of a medieval centre and a modern city. In the new full set from Riga you can admire all major attractions of the city.

23/02/2010

2010-03-01 11:23:11

Today I celebrate my 25th Birthday. That's why I decided to do an extra update of my website. I publish photos I've taken in July 2007 in the UK. Updated full set pictures from Great Britain includes photos from Stonehenge, Salisbury and Brighton. Have a nice day!

01/02/10

2010-02-23 15:13:36

Last summer during my trip to Baltic Countries I spent some time in Tallinn. The capital and largest city of Estonia is a historic city dating back to the medieval times. The city's old town has been astonishingly well preserved and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the new full set from Tallinn you can enjoy all major highlight of the city. I still encourage you to become a Fan of worldinmylens on Facebook!

20/01/2010

2010-02-01 01:44:52

Recently I've set up a new Facebook page for worldinmylens.com, where you can find some unpublished pictures and info about new galleries. If you like my website and want to be informed about updates, please become a Fan of worldinmylens.com on Facebook now!

01/01/10

2010-01-01 00:43:32

The next capital I want to present you is Sofia. The capital of Bulgaria founded over 7,000 years ago, is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Sofia's major landmarks include the St George Rotunda, part of a large archeological complex; the Sveta Sofia Basilica which inspired the city's coat of arms; the Alexandar Nevski Cathedral; and the Boyana Church on Sofia's outskirts a fine example of Medieval architecture with unique wall paintings. I hope you will enjoy the new full set from Sofia.

01/12/09

2009-12-31 18:58:48

In October this year I've done the most exciting trip ever. For the first time in my life I was in Asia. During this trip I visited three great cities in China: Beijing, Shanghai and Xian. The capital of China was definitely highlight of the tour. Enjoy the first set of pictures from my trip: Beijing.

01/11/09

2009-11-01 12:50:51

This month I want to present you the capital of Norway: Oslo. The city has great location at the head of the Oslo Fjord, surrounded by forested hills. The capital, though small, has its share of grand monumental buildings: Karl Johans gate, the National Theatre, the Parliament and the Royal Palace. Enjoy the new full set of pictures from Oslo.

12/10/09

2009-11-01 00:35:44

This month I want to present you the capital, which is often omitted by many tourists: Bucharest. The city has changed a lot lately and today it has become an interesting mix of old and new that has little to do with its initial reputation. Some people like it and enjoy its unique charm, while others feel uncomfortable around the gray Communist-era buildings. Take your time and check my new full set of pictures from Bucharest.

30/09/09

2009-09-30 00:00:00

Starting from today my website is available under the new domain: worldinmylens.com. I'm also enabling you to purchase high quality version of any picture available on this website for only $10. To make browsing of my photos even easier, the navigation has been modified. Stay in touch for some more website improvements and a lot of new pictures (included these from my trip to China).

01/08/09

2009-09-02 00:33:07

This time I want to present you my favorite city in Europe: Lisbon. The capital of Portugal is really charming with its narrow streets, seven hills, impressive castle and bright yellow trams. Situated on the north banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon enchants travelers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm. On pictures in the new set you can find all Lisbon's attractions: St. George's Castle, Belem Tower, Parque das Nacoes, Santa Justa's Elevator - to name just a couple of them.Enjoy the new full set from Lisbon!

01/09/09

2009-09-01 01:31:20

Finally I want to present you some pictures from my homeland - Poland. In the new set you can find photos from Warsaw. Completely destroyed by the Nazis during World War II, the city managed to rebuild and became Poland's largest city. Today, almost every building in Warsaw dates to the postwar era - with what little remains of the old structures. On pictures in the new set you can find all Warsaw's attractions like: The Castle Square, The Barbican, The Palace of Culture, The Royal Palace in Wilanow and many more. I hope my pictures from Warsaw will encourage you to visit Poland and its capital.

01/07/09

2009-08-01 09:07:10

This month I want to present you as many as three great European cities: Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. These three the biggest cities in Spain are famous for cultural heritage, fine museums and it's soccer clubs.Madrid the capital of Spain has the third-most populous municipality in the European Union. The city is well-known for great museums like Museo del Prado or Reina Sofia, where can be found many of Pablo Picasso's works. The other must-see attractions in Madrid are renowned Palacio Real and Catedral de la Almudena. Valencia is a charming old city located on the Mediterranean Sea. Valencia has a totally stunning and compact old town centre, packed with gorgeous buildings, historic sights, squares, gardens, museums and charming little streets. The Historic Centre bears the marks of 2000 years, in a spectacular mix of Roman, Muslim and Christian civilizations. Valencia is modern city at the same time: world famous futuristic City of Arts and Sciences is located in Valencia.Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. Barcelona is unequivocally a Mediterranean city, not only because of its geographic location but also and above all because of its history, tradition and cultural influences. I found La Rambla as the most interesting part of the city. It is a tree-lined pedestrian boulevard packed with buskers, living statues, mimes and itinerant salespeople selling everything. Obviously the number one on the list things to see in Barcelona is La Sagrada Familia cathedral, which is life's work of Antoni Gaudi. I've had really great time visiting these three cities in Spain. I hope you will enjoy the new full set from Spain!

01/06/09

2009-07-01 02:05:32

This month I'm starting the new set of pictures from Germany, which will be extended in the future (e.g. currently I'm planning trip to Munich). So let's start with two great cities I've visited last year: Frankfurt am Main and Mainz. Frankfurt is the financial capital of Europe. It bristles with jagged skyscrapers that rise up from the Rhine–Main basin and alongside a restored Altstadt (Old Town). As a business capital, it attracts thousands of foreign expats and exiles from other German cities who have come here to work. It is home to one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, the Bundesbank and the European Central Bank. Mainz is the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the city with over two thousand years of history. Mainz is located on the river Rhine and has a unique charm and atmosphere. I found it very friendly and compact with vibrant night life. I love Mainz's Old Town with all its narrow streets, which you can find on my pictures.Check out my new full set of pictures from Germany and stay tune for some more pictures in the future.

01/05/09

2009-06-01 14:50:42

This time I'm inviting you to the capital of Hungary. Last year I visited Budapest a couple times, always with the same excitement. Situated on both banks of the Danube, Budapest boasts quite a few extraordinary examples of architecture: The Hungarian Parliament, Gellért Thermal Bath, Hungarian National Gallery, The Royal Palace in Buda Castle, House of Terror Museum - to name just a couple of them. Budapest is rich in thermal springs, and therefore the bath culture has been thriving since the Roman times. Worth mention also is that there are nine bridges in Budapest: The Széchenyi Chain Bridge built in 1849 is the first permanent bridge over the Danube between Buda and Pest. Buda, which is mostly residential, comprises one-third of the city's total area, with over 20 hills on the right bank of the Danube. Pest, on the left bank, is almost entirely flat, and has most of the government and commerce and the industry.I hope you will enjoy Budapest as I did!

01/04/09

2009-05-01 12:06:48

Vienna, also described as Europe's cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. Personally I found Vienna as one of the most interesting cities I've ever been to. Even 4 days in the capital of Austria weren't enough to visit all major attractions. Belvedere Palace, Burgtheater, Hofburg, Karlskirche, Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna Opera House - to name just a couple of highlights you have to see when you are in Vienna. Enjoy the new full set of pictures from Vienna!

06/03/09

2009-04-01 16:49:20

The next capital I want to present on my website is Bratislava. After Ljubljana and Zagreb it is next city you can explore within one day. But it doesn't mean that the capital of Slovakia is not worth visit. You can have a great time walking on Bratislava Old Town, visiting old churches and museums. The number one tourist attraction is obviously Bratislava Castle. It dominates over the city of Bratislava on a hill overlooking the river Danube. Bratislava is situated on the both banks of the Danube River, which is great opportunity when you want to take a cruise and admire the city from the riverside. But before you visit Bratislava, take your time and check my new full set of pictures from Bratislava!

10/02/09

2009-03-06 17:11:25

This month I'm presenting you the capital of Croatia: Zagreb. This really nice city, is often omitted by tourists. It lies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe. But most travelers prefer to visit the Croatian coast rather then the capital. That's a shame because in Zagreb you can find many worth visit sights like for example St. Stephen's Cathedral, built in 1899, which is the most monumental architectural work in the area southeast of the Alps. The next must-see attraction is the Croatian National Theater, which belongs to series of representative theaters built in the historical styles throughout the cities of Central and Eastern Europe. The Palace of HAZU was completed in 1880. It's only palace, in the real sense of the word, in Zagreb. In the new full set of pictures from Zagreb you can find these and many more attractions of Croatian capital.

07/01/09

2009-02-10 01:56:58

In December last year I had a pleasure to visit one of the smallest countries in Europe: Slovenia. Its capital Ljubljana is really nice and compact city. Although Ljubljana is vibrant city it has preserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere. Pace of live seems to be much slower then in other European capitals. Unfortunately the city is omitted by many travelers. That's a shame because you can find many interesting sights out there. The most important one is the Ljubljana's castle hill. Ljubljana Castle is a picturesque venue of numerous cultural events including concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions... Enjoy the night shots from Ljubljana.

27/12/08

2009-01-07 09:11:18

Now it is time to publish some of the night shots I've taken in London in June this year. Updated full set from London is the last update of the year.In 2009 you can expect lots of new sets from cities like: Budapest, Zagreb, Vienna, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and Ljubljana (early January 2009). Next year I want to visit at least Lisbon, Bucharest, Sofia and Oslo. I wish you all the best for 2009!

08/12/08

2008-12-27 16:19:20

This time I'm taking you to the capital of Germany. I've visited Berlin during the Christmas time, which made the city even more magnificent. In the new set of pictures from Berlin you can find all highlights of the city like: Reichstag, Brandenburger Gate, Alexanderplatz with the Fernsehturm and many others. Everything in Christmas atmosphere.I wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009!

23/10/08

2008-12-08 01:35:49

Today I'm pleased to present a new set of pictures from one of the most amazing cities I've been to. Moscow - the capital of Russia, the largest city in Europe, in 2007 was named the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row. Moscow’s architecture is world-renowned. Everyone heard about the Red Square, the Kremlin or St. Basil's Cathedral... But in Moscow you can find also lots of small charming Orthodox Churches, which are also worth to see. I've really enjoyed Moscow at night, with its beautiful illuminated sights. Other great experience was a journey via metro, during which I was able to admire this unparalleled example of architecture and design. The capital of Russia is a definite must-see, but before you go there please check out my pictures from Moscow.

22/09/08

2008-10-22 22:43:52

Scotland has always been seen as an idyllic land, where ancient castles nestle amidst majestic mountains; where world-class heritage sites come alive with a rich, turbulent history. On my last visit to Scotland I had a chance to admire the beauty of Highlands, which are popularly described as one of the most scenic regions of Europe. I've also seen some amazing castles like Eilean Donan and Stirling Castle. I've also had a chance to walk in Glen Nevis and realise why this amazingly beautiful and green place has been used as the site of many movies. Although the weather wasn't brilliant I've had a great time out there. I hope you will too, watching the new full set from Scotland!

02/09/08

2008-09-22 14:33:40

This year I spent my summer holiday in truly magical country: Tunisia. Besides of laying on absolutely gorgeous beaches of Sousse, I took also some nice trips to the most interesting places in the country. The walled, historical centre of Tunis - the Medina - is the largest in Tunisia, and contains a maze of narrow streets studded with monuments, mosques and minarets. In Carthage I've seen the famous ancient Roman ruins. Very interesting indeed.The El Jem amphitheatre may not be as well preserved as its counterpart in Rome, but because of the incongruous setting its impact is every bit as awesome. I've also took memorable 2 days trip to Sahara. Riding Jeep's on The Paris-Dakar Rally route was a lot of fun. If you would ever go to Sahara I strongly recommend camel ride, which is really enjoyable. I hope you will enjoy Tunisia as I did!

22/08/08

2008-09-02 03:37:06

After month of launching the new version of my web site, I decided to make some changes. The most important is that now all pictures are available in larger resolution. in the second place I've added new links section on the about me page, where I'm going to publish URLs to other interesting on-line galleries. If you want to exchange links with me, feel free to drop me an email. I've also updated the gallery section with some pictures from upcoming sets. There is lots of other small tweaks as well, which should make your experience with my website even better.

15/08/08

2008-08-22 11:12:08

The new full set is taking you to the capital of Greece: Athens. The city with the most glorious history in the world, a city worshipped by gods and people, a magical city. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been a birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and most of the wise men of ancient times. Athens in general have the most important archaeological monuments such as Acropolis (the hill upon which the Parthenon and other important sites are located), archaeological site of the Ancient Agora, National Archaeological Museum, bustling port of Athens Piraeus, or the old town section of Athens: Plaka. All these you can admire in the new gallery from Athens.

08/08/08

2008-08-15 11:45:19

Today is time for the trip to Czech Republic. In the new gallery I'm taking you to Prague and Karlovy Vary. Both are world-famous cities. Prague is truly magical capital of Czech Republic with lots of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes. Prague's compact medieval centre remains a wonderful mixture of cobbled lanes, walled courtyards, cathedrals and countless church spires all in the shadow of her majestic 9th century castle that looks eastward as the sun sets behind her. The other city I've visited during my trip to Czech Republic is Karlovy Vary, a world-famous SPA. All year round the town hosts innumerable cultural and sports events. The uniqueness of Karlovy Vary lies mainly in balneological treatment that exploits mineral springs. Check out my new full set from Prague!