What’s FIRST THOUGHT that comes to mind about the place YOU TRAVEL to?
Except…
that your camera captured….
photos may not do its justice when it comes to certain destinations: pointing on what is expected, real or perhaps even fake…
so lets face it – COMPARE how the PLACES might be seen by outsiders!
Including…
Warning! Some might get offended by the following content and dislike or block it…but it’s a pity not to show the possible patterns of biases that are daily nailing the image of hosts and tourists
WRLD Culture
WRLD Politics
Starting with something known, heard, and usually seen in the movies, social media, tourist websites brochures, and even on my website when you click on “Pack&Roll” by month…there are pristine, bright, neat, and just fine images to turn your “tourist” mode on.
Known people who run the world: How they look, what they really think, and their emotions that were slightly shown or never been caught on camera. They + world events that change our world.
USA (Cali)
Expectation
Perfect look of California land. But how close that to the real picture? Real picture that residents see on the daily basis and not on the post card
Amazing beach.
Reality
This might look more familiar if you ever been in Cali
But they more worried about...
WRLD Politics
…coming elections: So who WINS? DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS?? Something to entertain yourself in between the football games.
Elections are counted for entertainment business, pff in my view. With bus tours, made-up slogans, waving posters, millions and millions spent…and fan who are more about…”who is the worst?” or who runs for democrats and republicans without giving a shh…matter who is on the stage presenting the party.
Am I wrong?
July’s bullet is like an artefact now — the steal that meant to change the world …oh ok that’s too mounty. “Change the world” for Americans…Europeans… and Middle Easterners.
That… Classic “Fake it till you make it”, fits perfectly here.
That…new candidate that planned to bring peace to all or a “Passage of Time”,… say what?
Russia
like a sun-kissed arctic landscape (Yakhtenniy Bridge)
Casting around the beach gateway in winter (December – February)…What about a real winter beach (snow-covered)?
Rule #1 – Right gear, nothing to fear…
Reality
shimmering sand beach gateway in summer
usually seen as this:
China
Expectation
Peaceful walk along the most historical 21,196 km or more (13,171 miles) made-by-human site …and at some point it could be an ideal place for a relaxing getaway. But when?
Reality
Delicious food, 3000 + years of history, 1st place of the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites – roughly labels 48 sites (for 2023 year it followed by Italy – 51 sites).
Reality
Buzzing capital of skyscrapers, Shanghai, makes an exciting day trip especially when you bump into locals’ daily life. So dont expect super-chilled vibes…
Without brakes except the biker’s feet…call it a “stressful work”.
Present ‘world wonders’, include plastic waste, random street foods (some are very yummy), ‘mamas’ dancing,…- bet would be more shocking than countries’ architecture.
UNSC
Votes to veto
Israel knows..
drawing 'not-to-cross' line
Africa (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger)
Au revoir la France!
This is ‘Hallelujah’ moment for many and not only for Africa. Mali, Burkina Faso, Nigeria shocked and shook the world, telling to their colonial past to pack their baguettes and leave asap. SO what’s next or who is next?
African countries are forming new authorities…Dealing with French and US troops that were asked to leave asap. Let’s see how it goes as this “leave asap”
Turkey
to deal with ...?
Turkey as a middle man
2023 year deal: Who didn’t talk about it yet?! Back in 2023 at least. Turkey is now playing a ‘security’ role for realisation of the grain corridor.
and now actively taking part in Gaza ceasefire deal. US Foreign Affairs Minister, Antony Blinken, has been a rounder there who comes and go bringing “bridging proposal” …so far, for summer 2024, he didn’t succeed.
russia IRAN TURKEY
Way out...meet for deal breaker
The times the Raisi was alive ( Sayyid Ebrahim Raisolsadati, 14 December 1960 – 19 May 2024) Now there is a new president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is quite optimistic about the future of Iran.
China Russia
On a break
Reality
Also Reality
canada
so welcoming
Bravo to a national “hero”!…well, as long as you are not Russian YOU ARE SO welcomed!
Chinese New Year
Friendship, partnership, acquaintances, or just colleagues…
It’s the year of Dragon, based on lunisolar calendar... During the day they fire up the candles, whispering wishes, and light up the sky with fireworks. Spectacular settings!!!
However don’t expect too much of fireworks (explosive residue polluting air and ground)
Poland boarder control
closing the boarder for some...
Veto in OOH
Israel man
...Pardon, what??
they do but shame on you. Spanish shame – in other words. Normal day at the EU conference.
Normal day somewhere in Eu
…awkward moment indeed
Meanwhile in UK...busy moving out
Heh, knew you'd call me back...
Normal day somewhere in Eu
Thailand
Reality
Bankok’s red-light district, Thailand – the site of interesting stories to tell later on… huh, if you will remember
Or Expectations
