Auschwitz

In August, before going to Bucharest, I went to visit Auschwitz. The former extermination camp is located around 70 kilometers west of Krakow. From Krakow, you have many options to visit Auschwitz. You can go by train, bus or car. Although I have read many things about this extermination camp, it's entirely different from being … Continue reading Auschwitz →

Spring in Krakow

Pablo Neruda once said that "you can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming". Today, March 5th, beginning of spring, my intention is not to cut flowers but to write about something nice. One thing that came to my mind was to mention the beautiful and interesting things I see in … Continue reading Spring in Krakow →

6700 km – Running in Krakow

Last summer, I decided to resume my professional career in Krakow. Living alone in a city where I knew no one was not easy but not that hard as anticipated. The fact that the office is open, respecting anti-Covid norms, was very helpful. I could meet face to face many colleagues. The company assisted me … Continue reading 6700 km – Running in Krakow →

I had a dream in Washington D.C.

Two years ago, on a trip to East Coast, I visited Washington D.C. The US capital has many museums and plenty of tourist attractions. It is really an interesting city. It was the place in the US in which I learned most things. Like all the visitors, I took a picture in front of the … Continue reading I had a dream in Washington D.C. →

My favorite paintings

During times like this, when most of the museums around the world are closed I thought to post something about my art-related experiences. I will mention here only paintings that I admired from close distance in museums or expositions around the world. Of course, there are many others I wish to see. Hopefully, I will … Continue reading My favorite paintings →

Playing chess in Arad

Arad chess open is the most important chess tournament in Romania. This year it was it's twelfth edition. The tournament was very well organized with players coming from all over the world. The venue for the tournament was the Continental Forum Hotel. International chess festival - July 24-31- Arad I took a few pictures from … Continue reading Playing chess in Arad →

Running in Potsdam

During the first weekend of June, I was in Potsdam with Bobo, a friend, running at the 16th edition of ProPotsdam Schloesserlauf. It was a perfect time for a short visit to Berlin and Potsdam before the race. In front of Brandenburg Gate With Marx and Engels Television tower in Alexanderplatz View of Berlin from … Continue reading Running in Potsdam →

Karlsruhe

The modern city of Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 by Margrave Charles William and it translates to "Charles retreat". The legend is that he build his new palace to find peace from his wife. Karlsruhe Palace Although I stayed for a week in Karlsruhe I only had time to visit the city between the chess … Continue reading Karlsruhe →

Heidelberg

"One thinks Heidelberg by day—with its surroundings—is the last possibility of the beautiful; but when he sees Heidelberg by night, a fallen Milky Way, with that glittering railway constellation pinned to the border, he requires time to consider upon the verdict." - Mark TwainI liked very much Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful towns I've … Continue reading Heidelberg →

Baden-Baden…

"...is so nice that you have to name it twice" Bill Clinton dixit. The town name was Baden in Baden (i.e. Baden the town from Baden the state) and was changed in 1931 to the current form. In April I was in Karlsruhe for a week participating in the biggest chess tournament in Europe. Being … Continue reading Baden-Baden… →