TRAVEL DIARIES: : COLOUR-BLOCKED LISBON

As promised yesterday, nothing but colour! I took these pictures a while back during my trip to Lisbon, Portugal. I loved the famous tile facades but it was by luck I spotted these gorgeous buildings. It was in the area of Belem, famous for the Belem cafe, the University, museums, piers and of course the Belem Tower. We we walking along Av. India when I saw all these colours and as usual ran towards them with my camera. I couldn't believe the beauty and I love when people are daring enough to choose bold colours. Can you imagine blue, pink, purple, orange and mixed with natural greens..what a stunning view. I have to be honest though I never did find out what these buildings were but I did bring back a little part of Belem with me.

Pictures below are from a resting station from our bus ride from Lisbon to Seville. I couldn't believe this was a real place. Gorgeous spring sunlight, and crisp colours of the station, it seemed a like a movie set.

A lilac Hotel. Enough said. These pictures remind me of "The Grand Budapest Hotel". What a lovely thought that these stunning buildings do exist outside of  the Hollywood sets.

Well until spring finally decides to visit us this year I will simply admire these colourful beauties..hope you liked em too.

TRAVEL DIARIES: CHICAGO PART 2

I believe it was exactly two years ago when we took a weekend trip to Chicago. To be honest I wasn't sure what I was expecting. I may have just pictured crowded streets of New York City. But to my surprise the city was simply breathtaking! The streets weren't jam packed, the downtown area was so clean and spacious, and not to mention the Architecture! I love when different periods are mixed in together, telling a story of how the city came to be where it is today. So without further delay I share with you Chicago.

One of many bridges of the Chicago River, it was pretty cool to see it in action!

I don't know if I ever mentioned but I have a thing for blue skies! It just cheers me right up! And when I am editing my pictures I make sure I don't touch the desaturation button because capturing a day so clear and so bright should not be taken for granted :)

The Millennium park, Chicago downtown

I am really craving some spring right about now so makes sense for me to sit here and admire blue skies and fresh blooms


This has to be one of my fave from this collection. I can't really explain it, but the texture of the brick as a background, simple light post, little bit of colour added on the sidewalk and the fire hydrant...LOVE!