Inside the Palace of Pioneers in Dnipro, Ukraine and a little history about what was a very Soviet institution in the former USSR: Pioneers’ Palaces.
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The House of Revolution (Dom Revolucije) in Niksic, Montenegro
Urban exploration in Montenegro’s second city, Niksic: the House of Revolution. Once an impressive SpomenDom, today it’s nicknamed the ‘House of Death’.
The Air Force Command Building in Belgrade, Serbia
Discovering the Air Force Command building in the Belgrade municipality of Zemun. The building was attacked in the 1999 NATO bombing of Serbia.
Back in the U.S.S.R. …
Photo essay and thoughts on a new found admiration for unapologetic Soviet and communist-era architecture or the former U.S.S.R.
Is the Acropolis always covered in scaffolding? | Athens, Greece
Is the Acropolis in Athens always covered in scaffolding? Answers to this plus tips on avoiding the crowds, the best time to take photographs.
Visiting Perushtitsa and the Three Generations Monument in Bulgaria
Three Generations Monument in Perushtitsa is a worthwhile half-day excursion from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv. Read our guide for independent travellers.
Where to break the journey between Istanbul and Sofia
Edirne in Turkey and Plovdiv in Bulgaria are two excellent places for independent travellers to stop en route between Istanbul and Sofia.
London: Old Favourites and New Discoveries – A Photo Essay
A photo essay of London featuring classic images, Brutalist architecture, lots of concrete, street art and quirky stuff. Imaginative photos of London, UK.
Kep’s Abandoned Colonial and Modernist Villas
Explore Kep’s wild and atmospheric architecture on Cambodia’s southern coast. Once the height of fashion, Kep’s villas and mansions now lie abandoned.
Soviet-era architecture in Almaty, Kazakhstan
A guide to the Soviet-era architecture in Almaty including a map with the locations of the buildings and some history about the style of architecture.
Communist-era Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia architecture – A guide Communist-era architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria. Socialist architecture includes brutalist concrete and impressive monuments.
Travel Shot | View Across Warsaw | Poland
Photographs of Warsaw’s skyline: A fantastic view of the imposing Palace of Culture and Science as well as a beautiful sunrise over Warsaw, Poland.