Hello there!
Long time, no see!
Its been over 6 months now since my last post in May. And only two others in the first half of 2023. What can I say to my excuse? Busy father and husband? Lack of time? Out of quality posting material? Or just being lazy? Probably it is a mix of all mentioned and more.
Some of you know, that I was not out of Hive completely, far from it. I was active daily. Doubt that I missed a day or two in that span. But I only did curation work. That is something I am more into lately. Unfortunately, I ran out of ideas for posting and also don’t have much of unpublished material anymore. But hey, I still have most of photos from my last travel that I didn’t share with you. I will try to do that in the following weeks or better say months.
I decided to write a post based on my decision, that I booked another travel. I still remember how I announced all my travel plans here in Hive back in the days. So why not to repeat it now and hopefully wake up from sleep with it as well.
So what do you think? Did I choose Africa, my beloved continent where most of my travels were recently and where I really fall in love with the nature? Or maybe South America which is a series where I have been only once, but might capture best photos up to date. Asia is always option since it offers so much. What is left? Europe, my home continent, which is quite undiscovered from my part, but is waiting for kids to grow a bit and we travel it together. Never been to Australia, but that would really put away great part of family budget, which is not realistic at that time, hopefully it will be once. What is missing? Ohhhh North America, for sure… Easy to travel, quite small budget, similar culture, and Luka Dončič.
So which one will it be? You guessed right, I am travelling to USA again! This time I choose destination where I haven’t been yet and is on a bucket list for many. This destination is…
New York! When? Soon! Very soon… At the beginning of February, for one week. Main reason for travel, the one any only Luka “Magic” Dončič. He is playing three games in four days in NY or vicinity. Two games are in NY, against Knicks in legendary Madison Square Garden and one is against the Nets. Third game will be in Philadelphia and is supposed to be a really good one with perfect opportunity to visit the city as well. Being in NYC for a week, gives me opportunity to visit Washington DC as well on a day trip so that is also in our plan. Ohhh can’t wait already. Hopefully I will take out my camera after a long time and manage to capture some new fresh shots! Kind of miss it a bit. I am not that much of a cityscape photography as I am more of a nature lover, but hey I am sure New York has plenty of good photography opportunites anyway.
Enough for today, let me share some of the best memories from my visits of all the above mentioned continents, sorry Australia, you will have to wait a bit 😊
Folks it will be great to read your comments. Hope you didn’t fully forget me. Sending best regards to all from my Ljubljana!
Happy holidays!
Africa
Asia
South America
Europe
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North America
Look who is back! Good to see you here again mate! Announcing your cool travel plans as always to keep this tradition alive hehe :) I personally cannot stay longer than a few days in NYC as my head always starts to feel like exploding from all the hustle and bustle but it´s an iconic city and I´m sure you will enjoy your time in there, especially when you get to watch Luka again :) Oh btw, talking about basketball, my hometown club BK Opava managed to put an end to that 20 years long Nymburk hegemony in the last season, we are the current Czech basketball champions! ;)
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Define back :) Haha.
One post doesn't make me back. I was just thinking about @czechglobalhosts daily contest. These were fire! I really miss that. If there were not him, I would never been into Hive.
I have never been to NYC, so I don't know yet. Haha. But in any case I am staying only for a week and will travel day trips to Washington and Philadelphia. So there will be tight schedule again.
I admit, I didn't really pay attention that much to other national basketball leagues and also not European competitions. Well congratulations! That is huge! Do you play in FIBA league, or Eurocup? Cedevita Olimpija is sooooo bad this year. Well, not only this year unfortunately.
Thank you for extra curation!
Wish you and your family happy holidays!
Actually, there are more people who still remember the contests by Tomas, they were very popular :) And back then, the price of Hive (Steem) was very different too so his upvotes were pretty motivating. The last time that I texted with him, he said he relocated to Madeira :) I happened to visit this island (not Tomas though) earlier this year and I can say he definitely picked a nice place to live :)
I happened to visit all of those cities (NYC, Philly and DC) and I think you will love them. Each of them is very special. Cannot wait to see your cool travel reports from those places :)
We played the Champions League but got beaten really bad, our group was super tough - Rytas, Dijon and Patras. Each of those teams probably has a bigger budget than all the clubs from the Czech league combined :D But it was fun. Especially the games with Rytas. Their fans came to my city, like hundreds of them. Many friendships and connections were made between them and our fans :)
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Wow you get beautiful pictures from all of the continent that you have visited, those landscapes are really outstanding, I'm looking forward what you can do in New York, I have heard that is great city to make good photos
Thanks for your kind words.
Well, lets see what I can do with my camera in NYC, but hey I already know I will have a good time :)
What amazing professional photos you have! It's a sight for sore eyes, I'm having a blast. What about traveling to Iceland? I know that there are incredible fantastic landscapes there.
Damn, I wish they would be professional :)
That way my trips would be paid. Now I have to search my place under the sun here on Hive. Lol.
Iceland is amazing. Best country for photography, by far. At least from what I experienced. All three photos from Europe are from Iceland. Been there twice, summer and winter.
Itchy feet getting you once again, family commitments and work always hold us back for awhile and have seen you quietly active curating regularly, nice to see content again.
Photography outdoors always interesting mix, sure to find plenty in the cities to keep you busy framing again.
Happy Christmas to you and the family, hope it has been a happy one with children bringing an element of enjoyment one forgets when none in the home.
!BEER
So nice to read that kind worda from you again. It just seems you always know what to write very well.
I am quiet curating, that is true. Should have been more engaged, but at the other side your last sentence says it all :)
Wish you and your close ones all the best!
Now a time to enjoy before entering the new year, obviously settled into position you moved to at the beginning of this year.
Little ones, not so little beginning to explore more.
Have fun, wishing you everything of the best for 2024!
Hey Brother, long time but I do notice you have always been active on the curation, so I knew you were still here. Glad to see you posting again though. Awesome that you chose the U.S. and hope you have a great time. I'm sure you will find many photo ops and many places to see. Nice to get in some games too, that's pretty fun always. Great pictures you have always shown, so I will definitely check out your coming posts, safe travels, have a blessed one to you and yours.
Nice to know you are paying attention :)
Trying to do my best.
I am always having great time in US, so I am sure that time won't be any different.
Well, my priority won't be photography this time. More like to see stuff and attend NBA games. But still hope to be able to catch some good shots.
Thanks for stopping by!
😱 Spectacular pictures! I'm excited just to see them....
Sure, nice to see some new names stopping by at my blog. Hopefully I can post more in 2024.
Hello dear friend @crazy-andy good evening
What a joy to read you, how great that you made this post to tell us about your next trip.
It's good that you chose the United States, for a moment I thought you would return to South America.
Your photographs are always great, you show us beautiful places where you have been.
A real pleasure to read your posts.
Have a splendid weekend
Hey, so great to see you again at my poat. You really never miss one! I am sure you saw similar photos from places I visited before, but I still really appreciate you stopping by and sharing some words.
See you around and have a great holidays!
Hi there busy father and husband. !LOL
Thank you for putting Africa first and I have to tell you that the gentle Giraffes are now on the endangered list. Poachers, hunters and poisoning is taking its toll and there are desperate efforts to protect them.
You really have some lovely pictures in here of your travels and it is spell binding.
Blessings to you guys over the festive time.
!BEER
Hey there!
Africa will always be my first love. I am still dreaming of returning to Africa wildlife.
Sad to read about giraffes. Such a beautiful creatures. I don't know who could do something bad to all that animals, but I know humans are different with different interests.
Hopefully many generations will still be able to enjoy what I experienced.
Have a great one!
You know that you will always be welcome here.
People are indeed a big problem, as money rules, and Africa is slowly being stripped of our Rhinos, lions, elephants, oh I can go on and on. No thought of the future generations, as desperate souls need the money now. The syndicates know this and they are happy to buy the animals, so that the animals can be killed and their parts sold to people in other countries.
A very big problem here.
We hope that you guys had a very good day.
!WINEX and !PIZZA for the children.
Very sad to read this. Hopefully something changes.
Well similar story is with climate changes. We used to have white Christmas very ofter around year 2000, not to mention before that. But last 10 years no luck. Too warm, way too warm. Another "tradition" that our kids won't live to it.
And we are also sad to read this. So many people still do not believe in Global Warming, as they walk around with open eyes that are closed to the real evidence, such as in your case.
We had another devasting flood last night that killed 6 people in Ladysmith, KZN.
I so wish that the snow will return to your area.
All strength to you guys for the New Year.
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Those moments always be remember. Nice shoots
As a husband too, I have difficult time to write my post too. At least you enjoy your life, right
The best of day for the rest of 2023, @crazy-andy
Thanks man!
It is hard to find tims for everything in today's life. Well hope we do the best at enjoying!
Such a lovely selection from around the world, nicely done!
Thanks, appreciate you stopping by!
Glad to read from you again! I choose nature over city every time, but an iconic city with basketball in the mix seems a nice plan; just keep those awesome photos coming. 😉 Merry Christmas! !BEER
Yes, exactly my point.
Nature, for sure. But hey winter time with not much daylight suits city traveling maybe even more.
Merry Christmas! Wish you all the best!
Absolutely! :)
What an over the top set of photos! Can't wait to see your next trip.
Can't wait to experience my next trip. Thanks God it is comming soooooon!
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Excellent photos.
I often wish I could travel the world, or even just see more of my country.
The shot of the canyon, the last photo.
Is that the Grand Canyon?
so, you've traveled all of the continents? whoa, that's huge, man! i wiah someday i might get to travel like you too. ive never been outside my country
Thanks for your support of my works, mate, it would be great to see some update by you ;) Cheers! :)
what a beautiful scenery I've see 😍