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Munich, Working at Cafe Clara

Munich, Surfing the Eisbach

Close your eyes. You’re in Munich, walking towards the famous Englisher Garten. You’ve heard about a man-made river that passes through it, and at the beginning of the river there is a surf wave. As you approach to the river it becomes inevitable that it’s very crowded due to cheerings. And just under the bridge, you see the surfers, jumping in, jumping back, riding the waves. You become hypnotized and watch them for straight 5 minutes. Gözlerini kapa. Münih'tesin, ünlü Englisher Garten'e d...

Munich, Walking to Marienplatz

Close your eyes. It’s sunny and you’re at the center of Munich, walking to Marienplatz. You pass by restaurants, train, and people who enjoy the weather.  Gözlerini kapat, hava mis ve sen Münih’in merkezindesin. Marienplatz’a yürüyorsun. Restoranları, cafeleri, treni geçiyor; güzel havanın tadını çıkarıyorsun. www.instagram.com/goodcityguides

Barcelona, Walking On The Barceloneta Beach

Close your eyes. You’re standing next to El Cap, heading to Barceloneta Beach. Weather is warm and you’re about to hangout with your friends at beach. As you walk, people who cycle, run pass by you; some play volleyball and some sunbathe. You walk for 5 mins, and then you find just the perfect spot! Gözlerini kapa. Barselona’dasın El Cap heykelinin yanında. Burada başlayıp, Barceloneta plajına doğru yürüyeceksin. Hava güzel, sen de biraz plajda takılmak için gelmişsin. Yürürken plajda yanın...

Barcelona, Waiting for Your Plane at the El Prat Airport

Close your eyes. You’re at El Prat Airport, Barcelona waiting for your plane for Paris. You’re sitting at the gate and listening to the announcements and travelers passing by. Gözlerini kapat. Barselona’dasın El Prat havaalanında, Paris uçağını bekliyorsun. Kapıdaki koltuklarda oturmuşsun, önünden yolcular bavullarını sürerek geçiyor ve arka planda yapılan duyuruları dinliyorsun.  Photography by Reddit Sound by Matthew Brown www.goodcityguides.co www.instagram.com/goodcityguides

Paris, Listening Edith Piaf in Montmarte

Close your eyes. You're in Paris, wandering around Montmarte. Sacre Coeur is rising within the crowds and street artists are everywhere portraying tourists. You're walking towards your favorite coffee shop, The Hardware Société; and you see people gathering around a guy who carries a guitar. In seconds, he starts playing Edith Piaf. Gözlerini kapat. Paris'tesin, Montmarte'de dolaşıyorsun. Arkanda Sacre Coeur kalabalığın içinde yükseliyor ve her yerde turistlerin portrelerini çizen sokak san...

Cesme, Chilling On The Beach

Close your eyes. You’re in Cesme, chilling on the beach with your friends. Its around 5pm, sun is setting down and the weather is windy but warm. You’re thinking whether you should take a last dip in the sea before leaving the beach and going home. The sea is at its best at these times of the day. However, the music in the background is so soothing and you feel sleepy on your sunbed. Gözlerini kapat. Çeşme'desin, arkadaşlarınla sahilde takılıyorsun. Saat 5 civarı, güneş batmakta, hava rüzga...

Paris, Rainy Day, Eating Patisseries

Close your eyes. You’re in Saint Germain. It’s around 5 pm, raining in Paris. You were craving for some sweets and wanted to meet with friends at the same time, so you found yourself in Café Des Deux Magots. You order the dessert tray, the waitress start presenting all the desserts from mille feuile, macarone to eclair.  Gözlerini kapat. Saint Germain, Paris'tesin. Saat 17.00 civarı ve yağmur yağıyor. Canın çok tatlı çekiyordu ve aynı zamanda arkadaşlarını da görmek istedin; bu yüzden kendi...

London, Coffee on a Rainy Day

Close your eyes. Its raining and you’re in London. You met with your friends in Tap Coffee on Oxford Street. Jazz music is playing in background and you’re calmly sipping your cortado. Of course, you’re pampering yourself with a little sweet bluberry cookie, because its weekend!  Gözlerini kapat. Londra'dasın, yağmurlu bir günde. Oxford Caddesi'ndeki Tap Coffee'de arkadaşlarınızla buluştun. Arka planda caz çalarken, sıcak  “cortado”nu içiyorsun. Kendini şımartmak için kahvenin yanına da ufa...

Polignano A Mare, Sunbahting

Close your eyes. You’re in Italy’s Puglia region. Polignano A Mare is region’s most beautiful seaside town, at summers you get the real Italian experience. Locals fill beaches with friends and families, chat loudly, listen to music, swim, lay back and enjoy life.  You’re sunbahting in Cala Monachile beach, and fit in perfectly. Gözlerini kapa. İtalya’nın Puglia bölgesindesin, Polignano A Mare’de. Burası bölgenin en güzel sahil kasabası, ve yaz aylarında  o filmlerde gördüğün gerçek İtalyan ...

Paris, Waiting for Your Date

Close your eyes. You’re in Paris, waiting at the corner of Le Bonaparte for your date. You’re patiently waiting, while Parisians pass by you and street musicians are playing just in front of you. Your friends call once in a while to check whether you’re okay. Gözlerini kapat. Paris’tesin La Bonaparte’in tam köşesinde. Randevu akşamı, sevgilinin gelmesini bekliyorsun sakince. Beklerken önünden şehrin lokalleri geçiyor yürüyerek ya da motorsikletle, tam karşında da sokak sanatçıları canlı müz...

Lecce, Libertango on the Streets

Close your eyes. You’re in Lecce, wandering around the narrow streets of golden sandstone and finding hidden piazzas. You’re on your way to a lazy lunch in Mamma Elvira wine bar; looking forward to your glass of local rose. All of a sudden, you hear libertongo music rising from back street and you change your way. Gözlerini kapat. Lecce'de, altın renkli duvarlarla çevrili dar sokaklarda dolaşıyor ve gizli meydanlar keşfediyorsun. Öğleden sonra tembellik yapmaya Mamma Elvira şarap barına doğ...

Rome, Dining at La Mani in Pasta

Close your eyes. You’re in Rome, Trastevere neighborhood. It’s your first night in Rome, and you want to start your vacation on a highest note so you chose La Mani in Pasta for dinner. This Osteria is your favorite. The second you step foot inside, you’re wrapped up by a warm and cozy atmosphere. You order seabass carpaccio with truffle and pasta with fresh sea food.  Gözlerini kapat. Roma’dasın, Trastevere mahallesinde. Seyahatinin ilk akşamı en sevdiğin ve özlediğin Osteria’da yemek istiy...

Florence, Walking Around The Duomo Cathedral

Close your eyes. You're in Florence, birthplace of Renaissance. This beautiful city seems frozen-in-time. You're passing by the Duomo Cathedral, amazed by its beauty and glory. The piazza is full with locals and tourists, some waiting to get in, some trying to squeeze the cathedral in one photo frame. Suddenly, bells of the tower start to ring and in an ever repeating rhythm. Gözlerini kapat. Rönesans'ın doğum yeri olan Floransa'dasın. Bu güzel şehir sanki eski bir zamanda durmuş gibi görün...

Madrid, Listening “Buena Vista Social Club”

Close your eyes. Tonight, you’ve planned the best night out. You met with friends for the tapas crawl at Sylkar (for spanish omelette) first, then Fide, El Doble and La Sastreria. For drinks, you head to Kike Keller which is a design shop in day, a hidden bar at night. Leaving Kike Keller, you’ve arrived to the venue where Buena Vista Social Club will play. It’s one of their last times, “The Adios Tour”. The crowd is happy and enthusiastic. Gözlerini kapa. Efsane bir akşam planlamışsın. Önc...

Barcelona, Hanging Around Parc de la Ciutadella

Close your eyes. You’re in Barcelona, hanging around Parc de la Ciutadella. Its a beautiful summer afternoon; families are having a picnic and groups of youngsters are chilling. Birds are singing and you’re just wandering aimlessly, breathing fresh air. Gözlerini kapa. Barselona’dasın, Ciutadella parkında dolanıyorsun. Güzel bir yaz günü, saat öğleni gösteriyor. Küçük çocuklu aileler piknik yapıyor, gençler çimlere uzanmış sohbetteler. Kuşlar cıvıldıyor ve sen temiz havayı içine çekerken öy...

Amsterdam, Riding On A Bike

Close your eyes. You're in Amsterdam and its 8 A.M; riding on your bike to work. You just love this route; from your home in De Pjip to your office in Jordaan district. The weather is nice and clear, you get comfortable on your seat and put on your headphones. Music is not too loud, so you can hear the traffic. While riding to work, you pass by your favorites: Scandinavian Embassy, Bocca Coffee, Huis Marseille Museum, Burgerlijik, Libertine Comptoir de Cuisine and many more. You listen "Nigh...

Bologna, Cheering to “Bella Ciao”

Close your eyes. You’re in Bologna, walking around old town. You pass by Caffe Terzi, walk down on Via Guglielmo Oberdan. You’ll be at La Stanze in a few minutes for the aperativo hour. Suddenly you realize Italians are singing, not far away from you. You change to another street, follow the sound and there they are: singing Bella Ciao!  Gözlerini kapa. Bolonya’dasın, akşamüstü eski şehir merkezinde yürüyorsun. Şehirde en sevdiklerinden Caffe Terzi’yi geçip Via Guglielmo Oberdan üstünden yü...

Barcelona, Listening “Entre Dos Aguas”

Close your eyes. You’re under Gothic Cathedral Barcelona. You turn right to the narrow cobblestone street, and see a small crowd. 3 street musicians with guitars are preparing to play Entre Dos Aguas. You find an empty stair within the crowd to sit and list. Next 5 minutes are so magical.  Gozlerini kapat. Barselona’da Gothic Katedralí’nin altındasın. Kapının önünden sağa dönüyorsun ve dar, yerleri taşla döşenmiş bir sokağa giriyorsun. Köşede ufak bir kalabalık toplanmış. 3 sokak sanatçısı ...

Biarritz, Watching Kids Surfing

Close your eyes. You’re at La Grande Plage, Biarritz. Sitting at the beach, your toes are buried under the warm sand. Kids are surfing with wedges. They are cheering every big wave with great enthusiasm. Gözlerini kapat. Biarritz’de, La Grande Plage’desin. Sahilde oturuyorsun, ayak parmakların sıcak kumun altına gömülmüş. İçin ısınıyor. Küçük çocuklar denizde, dalgalara karşı sörf yapıyorlar. Her gelen büyük dalgayı coşkuyla karşılıyorlar. Sen de onları dinliyorsun. Photography by, me, Goo...

Barcelona, Rushing to Dinner

Close your eyes. You’re in Barcelona, El Born neighborhood, on your way to dinner. Time is around 10pm. You’ll meet some friends for some drinks and tapas; starting at El Xampanyet. Then you’ll continue to Cal Pep and maybe later to Bormuth. You feel the breeze while motorcycles pass near you, and hear families and friends chatting as they walk the same street as you. You’re happy that you’re about to feast. Gozlerini kapa. Barselona’da El Born mahallesindesin ve akşam yemeğine doğru yürüyo...

Paris, Sitting on a Terrace

Close your eyes. You’re sitting out a on a terrace in Saint Germain neighborhood, Paris. It’s around 6:30 pm, locals are leaving their offices and slowly filling up streets. Everybody is on the hunt for the perfect seat. You have been there early, already ordered a glass of wine, waiting for your friend. You hear locals laughing, eating, chit chatting around you.  Gözlerini kapa. Paris’te, Saint Germain mahallesindeki cafelerden birindesin. Hava güzel, terası açmışlar, sen de en güzel masal...

Lisbon, Travelling by Tram 28

Close you eyes. Imagine, you’re sitting on the tram 28, travelling through cobbled streets of Lisbon. The driver is taking turns, playing his favourite songs; and you are sitting on a seat watching tiled buildings from the window. It’s just a 5 minute ride. You hear people speaking Portugese and think what a beautiful language it is. Gözlerini kapat. Lizbon’un arnavut kaldırımı sokaklarında sallana sallana dolanan 28. tramvayın içindesin. Tramvayın sürücüsü sert dönüşler yapıyor, bir yandan...