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at Paleokastritsa, Corfu https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-piazza-church.jpeg A baroque piazza in central Naples at midday https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour from above — the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-street-vesuvius.jpeg An ancient Pompeii street with Vesuvius framed at the far end https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-rooftops-view.jpeg Lyon France rooftops view from above the old city https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-saone-bridge.jpeg https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-saint-jean-cathedral.jpeg https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-petit-champlain-red-dress.jpeg A narrow cobblestone street in Petit Champlain, Old Quebec, with a woman in a red dress walking https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-chateau-frontenac.jpeg https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-tavern-vaulted-interior.jpeg https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-khor-virap-ararat.jpg Nishan at Khor Virap with Mount Ararat, Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-tatev-aerial.jpg 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Athenian Agora with the Acropolis visible behind https://pontus.life/yaron-acropolis-temple.jpg Yaron standing in front of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens — the ancient marble columns of the Caryatid porch behind him https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-erechtheion.jpeg A close-up detail of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis — fluted ancient marble columns and architrave against a clear sky https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-museum.jpeg Inside the Acropolis Museum in Athens — the Parthenon Gallery on the top floor with original sculptures arranged in their original positions https://pontus.life/athens-local-food.jpg A traditional Athenian meal at a local restaurant away from the tourist areas — loukaniko sausages, rice, roasted potatoes, lemon https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-street.jpeg A quiet Athens street in the Psiri neighbourhood at sunset — graffiti, scooters, plane trees, the slow start of the evening https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-psiri-night.jpeg The streets of Psiri Athens at night — soft lighting, busy outdoor cafés, the city alive after dark https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-little-kook.jpeg The terrace of Little Kook in Athens at night — the famously over-decorated themed café in the Psiri neighbourhood, lit in warm colours https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-nightlife.jpeg Athens nightlife in the Psiri neighbourhood — full outdoor café terraces, soft yellow lights, Greek conversation everywhere https://pontus.life/yaron-oia-sunset.jpeg Oia Santorini sunset https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-oia-morning.jpeg Oia Santorini in morning light https://pontus.life/athens-vs-santorini 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/yaron-acropolis-temple.jpg Yaron in front of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens https://pontus.life/gyros-santorini.jpg Pork gyros from Lucky https://pontus.life/yaron-agora-athens.jpg Yaron sitting overlooking the ancient Athenian Agora with the Acropolis visible behind https://pontus.life/athens-local-food.jpg A traditional Athenian meal at a local restaurant away from the tourist areas — loukaniko sausages, rice, roasted potatoes https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-nightlife.jpeg Athens nightlife — outdoor restaurants packed with people in the Monastiraki neighbourhood at night, string lights above https://pontus.life/athens-acropolis-night.jpg The Acropolis of Athens illuminated at night — viewed from Filopappou Hill at dusk https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-oia-morning.jpeg Oia Santorini in morning light https://pontus.life/yaron-oia-sunset.jpeg Oia Santorini sunset https://pontus.life/yaron-athens-psiri-night.jpeg Athens nightlife in the Psiri neighbourhood — outdoor cafés lit warm at night https://pontus.life/lyon 2026-05-18 monthly 0.85 https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-rooftops-view.jpeg A view of Lyon https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-cafe-terrace.jpeg A café terrace on the Presqu https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-andouillette-bouchon.jpeg A traditional Lyonnaise bouchon meal — andouillette sausage with mustard sauce and a generous side of frites, classic French bistro plating https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-escargots.jpeg A plate of escargots de Bourgogne in their shells — green parsley garlic butter and a dusting of paprika at a Lyon restaurant https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-wine-lyonnaise.jpeg A carafe of white wine and a champagne glass on a marble café table in Lyon — a napkin holder marked 100 ANS DE VIE LYONNAISE https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-saint-jean-cathedral.jpeg A woman in a white dress walking up the cobblestone steps toward the Gothic facade of Cathédrale Saint-Jean in Vieux-Lyon at golden hour https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-belltower.jpeg A 17th-century bell tower in central Lyon photographed from below against a deep blue sky with cirrus clouds — the clock face and cross visible at the top https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-saone-bridge.jpeg A view from under a steel railway bridge along the Saône riverbank in Lyon — looking back toward the Hôtel-Dieu dome and the historic waterfront https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-tete-dor-pergola.jpeg A couple posing under a wisteria-covered wooden pergola at Parc de la Tête d https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-place-terreaux-night.jpeg Yaron at Place des Terreaux in Lyon at night — the illuminated golden Bartholdi fountain visible behind him, café terraces lit in soft warm light https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour Bay of Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-piazza-church.jpeg A baroque piazza in central Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-fira-scenery.jpeg Fira Santorini scenery — whitewashed buildings and caldera view https://pontus.life/positano-vs-sorrento 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour from above — the port, beach clubs, and the Bay of Naples stretching toward Vesuvius https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-cliff-walk.jpeg The ancient cliff walkway in Sorrento — stone walls above the beach clubs and the Bay of Naples stretching out below https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-main-street.jpeg Corso Italia — Sorrento https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-restaurant.jpeg Yaron at Spizzichiamo restaurant in Sorrento, reading the cocktail menu https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-sandwich.jpeg The sausage and mozzarella sandwich at Spizzichiamo Sorrento, served on a wooden board with an Aperol Spritz https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-pasta.jpeg Homemade tagliatelle carbonara at a Sorrento restaurant — three plates, fresh basil, parmesan https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-gnocchi.jpeg Baked gnocchi in a blue ceramic dish at a Sorrento restaurant, fresh basil and cherry tomato https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-piazza.jpeg Piazza Tasso in Sorrento — the main square with international flags, motorcycles, and the yellow baroque church facade https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-piazza-church.jpeg A baroque piazza in central Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-caldera-breakfast-oia.jpeg Breakfast overlooking the Santorini caldera in Oia https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-oia-morning.jpeg Oia Santorini morning light https://pontus.life/mykonos-vs-santorini 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-oia-morning.jpeg Oia Santorini in morning light — white buildings, blue dome church, and the caldera below https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-ferry-arrival.jpeg Arriving in Santorini by ferry — the caldera cliffs and white villages seen from across the Aegean Sea https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-red-beach.jpeg The Red Beach of Santorini — volcanic red cliffs descending to turquoise water, hikers on the path above https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-volcano.jpeg Nea Kameni — the active volcanic island in the Santorini caldera, black lava meeting turquoise water https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-lunch.jpeg Grilled octopus and Greek sides at a waterfront restaurant in Santorini, Aegean Sea in the background https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-restaurant.jpeg Yaron at a caldera-side restaurant in Santorini — blue and white traditional taverna by the water https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-night-caldera.jpeg Santorini at night — the caldera villages lit up below, a woman sitting on the clifftop wall looking out https://pontus.life/yaron-caldera-pose.jpeg Yaron at the Santorini caldera https://pontus.life/yaron-oia-sunset.jpeg Oia Santorini sunset https://pontus.life/yaron-agora-athens.jpg Yaron sitting overlooking the ancient Athenian Agora https://pontus.life/is-santorini-overrated 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/yaron-caldera-breakfast-oia.jpeg Breakfast overlooking the Santorini caldera in Oia — the moment before the crowds arrive https://pontus.life/yaron-caldera-pose.jpeg Yaron on the Santorini caldera — the volcanic landscape stretching behind https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-volcano.jpeg Nea Kameni — the active volcanic island inside the Santorini caldera, black lava rock meeting turquoise water https://pontus.life/yaron-oia-sunset.jpeg The Oia sunset in Santorini — the caldera turning gold and red as the sun drops into the Aegean https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-caldera-night2.jpeg Santorini at night — the caldera villages glowing below, the dark Aegean stretching out beyond https://pontus.life/yaron-fira-scenery.jpeg Fira Santorini — the clifftop town and the caldera below, the view that earns every photograph https://pontus.life/athens-acropolis-night.jpg The Acropolis of Athens at night from Filopappou Hill https://pontus.life/yaron-santorini-oia-morning.jpeg Oia Santorini in morning light https://pontus.life/is-pompeii-worth-visiting 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-vesuvius-walk.jpeg Mount Vesuvius rising above the streets of Torre Annunziata — the view from the walk to Pompeii https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-tunnel-entrance.jpeg The ancient stone tunnel entrance to Pompeii — cobblestone road worn smooth over two thousand years, visitors passing through https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-open-ruins.jpeg Open roofless ruins at Pompeii — the atrium of an ancient Roman house with an impluvium pool at the centre, Vesuvius visible beyond the walls https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-centaur-statue.jpeg The Centaur statue at Pompeii https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-street-vesuvius.jpeg An ancient Pompeii cobblestone street — two thousand year old stones stretching into the distance with Mount Vesuvius perfectly framed at the far end https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-colonnade-garden.jpeg A shaded colonnade courtyard in Pompeii — stone columns framing a garden of green shrubs, the only shade in the ancient city https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-excavation.jpeg An active Pompeii excavation site viewed from above — archaeologists and workers still uncovering the ancient city in 2024 https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-painted-room.jpeg A preserved painted room in Pompeii — ornate yellow, red and black frescoes covering the walls of an ancient Roman chamber https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-palestra.jpeg The long colonnade of the Pompeii Palestra — the ancient gymnasium, with fluted columns stretching into the distance under a wooden roof https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-villa-mysteries.jpeg The famous Villa of the Mysteries frescoes at Pompeii — the continuous red wall painting depicting Dionysian ritual scenes, extraordinarily preserved https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-victims.jpeg The plaster cast victims of Pompeii in the museum — two figures preserved in their final moments, surrounded by ash and pumice https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-centaur-blue.jpeg The Centaur statue at Pompeii seen from below against a brilliant blue sky — spear raised, the ancient Forum stretching out below https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour Bay of Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-piazza-church.jpeg A baroque piazza in central Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-fira-scenery.jpeg Fira Santorini scenery — whitewashed buildings and caldera view https://pontus.life/naples-vs-rome 2026-05-18 monthly 0.85 https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-piazza-church.jpeg A baroque church and piazza in the centre of Naples, Italy — the kind of scene that hits you the moment you step off the bus https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-quartieri-spagnoli.jpeg A narrow cobblestone street in the Quartieri Spagnoli — Naples https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-street-life.jpeg A busy street scene in central Naples — pedestrians, scooters, cars and a vivid mix of old and modern facades against an Italian summer sky https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-baroque-passage.jpeg An ornate baroque archway and inner courtyard in the centre of Naples — frescoed ceiling, wrought-iron details and a glimpse of the city beyond https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-portalba-terrace.jpeg The covered terrace of Antica Pizzeria Port https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-pizza-portalba.jpeg A Neapolitan pizza with grilled mushrooms, pesto, mozzarella and parmesan beside a margherita pizza on a white tablecloth at Antica Pizzeria Port https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-pizza-closeup.jpeg A close-up of a Neapolitan mushroom pizza at Antica Pizzeria Port https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-aperol-spritz.jpeg A frozen Aperol-style spritz in a chilled glass with a black straw on a white tablecloth at a pizzeria in central Naples https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-galleria-vault.jpeg An ornate frescoed barrel vault inside a Naples museum — multiple painted panels stretching down a long corridor, visitors looking up in awe https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-underground-chamber.jpeg A vaulted underground chamber beneath Naples — visitors with phone torches gathered around the guide, ancient stone walls illuminated by warm light https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-underground-tunnel.jpeg A long, raw stone tunnel deep beneath Naples — empty, cinematic, lit by a single warm light at the far end https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-museum-relief.jpeg A Roman-era marble sarcophagus on display in the Naples Underground museum — carved reliefs, museum lighting, exhibition panels around it https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-galleria-arches.jpeg Neoclassical arched colonnade and central marble plinth inside the Galleria Principe di Napoli — long lines of slim columns and museum-quality stone work https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-galleria-frescoes.jpeg A close-up of an ornate frescoed vault inside a Naples museum — gilded plaster, painted figures and quatrefoil panels in faded colour https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-underground-group.jpeg A guided tour group standing in a peeling-plaster cellar at the start of the Napoli Sotterranea route https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-underground-cistern.jpeg A vaulted underground cistern in the Naples Underground — visitors gathered around stone steps cut into the rock https://pontus.life/yaron-naples-underground-explore.jpeg Two visitors examining a stone formation in a wide tuff-cut chamber deep beneath Naples — Greek-era quarry walls visible behind them https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-street-vesuvius.jpeg Pompeii ancient ruins with Vesuvius in the distance https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour Bay of Naples Italy https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-rooftops-view.jpeg Lyon France rooftops view from the traboules https://pontus.life/armenia-first-time 2026-05-18 monthly 0.8 https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-khor-virap-ararat.jpg Nishan standing at Khor Virap monastery with Mount Ararat — the snow-capped peak of Armenian identity — rising massive behind him across the valley https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-stray-dog.jpg A gentle white stray dog in Yerevan — the city dog that walked alongside Nishan and his mother at 4 AM on their first morning in Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-accordion-yerevan.jpg An elderly man playing accordion on a Yerevan street corner — the warm tuff stone of the buildings glowing behind him in the afternoon light https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-tuff-building.jpg The intricate carved facade of a Yerevan tuff stone building at golden hour — centuries of Armenian architecture glowing warm pink against a blue sky https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-ararat-portrait.jpg Nishan standing at Khor Virap with Mount Ararat — the snow-capped symbol of Armenian identity — rising behind him across the valley on a clear blue day https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-garni-temple.jpg Garni Temple in black and white — the perfectly preserved Hellenistic pagan temple of Armenia, columned facade against a bright sky https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-doorway-landscape.jpg Nishan standing in the doorway of an ancient Armenian structure, arms spread, looking out at the vast landscape of the Armenian countryside https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-geghard-khachkar.jpg Nishan reaching out to touch khachkars — Armenian cross-stones — carved directly into the rock face at Geghard Monastery https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-tatev-aerial.jpg Tatev Monastery seen from above in sepia tones — perched dramatically on the edge of a deep canyon in southern Armenia, ancient stone walls against the mountain landscape https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-sevan-monastery.jpg Sevanavank monastery complex perched on the rocky peninsula above Lake Sevan — two ancient stone churches against a perfect blue sky https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-manti.jpg A bowl of Armenian manti at Mayrig restaurant in Yerevan — small baked dumplings in a rich tomato sauce, topped with thick white yogurt and dusted with deep red sumac, served on a hammered gold tray https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-fountains-night.jpg Republic Square in Yerevan at night during Vardavar — children playing in the illuminated fountains, silhouettes against the red and blue light, the square alive https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-candles-dark.jpg A hand lighting candles in the deep darkness of an Armenian church — flame reflected in the ring on the finger, the dark stone of the church behind https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-01.jpg Yerevan tuff tower at dawn golden light https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-02.jpg Garni Temple columns Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-03.jpg Armenian monastery interior candlelight https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-04.jpg Armenian golden hillside landscape path https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-05.jpg Nishan at Armenian waterfall https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-06.jpg Armenian church blue sky https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-07.jpg Ararat at sunset from road https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-08.jpg Armenian church belfry black white https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-09.jpg Armenian khachkar cross stone with roses https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-10.jpg Gyumri church Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-11.jpg Armenian Genocide memorial cross https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-12.jpg Mother Armenia statue Yerevan https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-13.jpg Armenian landscape mountains https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-14.jpg Armenia travel photography https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-15.jpg Vardavar water festival Yerevan https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-16.jpg Armenian monument statue https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-17.jpg Armenian flag monastery https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-18.jpg Armenian church bell tower portrait https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-19.jpg Armenian monastery window framing https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-20.jpg Bare tree Armenia winter https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-21.jpg Armenian musicians playing outdoor https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-22.jpg Pulpulak drinking fountain Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-23.jpg Tatev Monastery full view colour https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-24.jpg Armenian church interior pews arches https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-25.jpg Dark cross tree silhouette Armenia https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-gallery-26.jpg Armenian church chandelier ceiling sepia https://pontus.life/yaron-acropolis-temple.jpg Yaron in front of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens https://pontus.life/yaron-pompeii-street-vesuvius.jpeg Pompeii ancient street Vesuvius https://pontus.life/yaron-sorrento-harbour.jpeg Sorrento harbour Italy https://pontus.life/corfu 2026-05-18 monthly 0.85 https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-paleokastritsa-beach.jpeg A green-and-turquoise cove at Paleokastritsa, Corfu, with cliffs on either side and a quiet beach in the foreground https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-paleokastritsa-village.jpeg A village street above Paleokastritsa with parked cars, salmon-pink and ochre houses, terracotta roofs, and walls of cascading red bougainvillea, mountains visible in the distance https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-oreo-beach.jpeg Yaron sitting on a beach towel on the sand with a black and white dog lying calmly beside him, a backpack and water bottle next to them, stone slabs framing the edge of the sand https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-homemade-chicken.jpeg A homemade Greek-Italian meal on a wooden table — a large blue-and-white plate of roasted chicken with golden potatoes in a pan sauce, a side plate of cabbage salad, a bread basket on the side, brown paper tablecloth https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-pastitsio.jpeg A thick wedge of homemade Corfiot pastitsio on a blue-and-white plate — long pasta tubes layered with cinnamon-tomato meat sauce and a deeply browned béchamel top, a sprig of rosemary on the table beside it https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-kechribari-wine.jpeg A bottle of Kechribari Corfiot white wine and an empty wine glass on a white café table, with the Old Fortress of Corfu Town visible across the water in the background under a blue sky with white clouds https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-old-fortress.jpeg A wide view of the Old Fortress of Corfu from across the harbour — long Venetian stone walls running along a rocky promontory, two hills behind them, a sailboat moored in the foreground on still blue water under a wide blue sky https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-schulenburg-statue.jpeg A white marble statue of a man in Roman-style military armour with a sword at his side standing on a stone plinth, framed by deep green trees and a partly cloudy blue sky https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-colonnade.jpeg Yaron in dark clothes standing under a colonnade in Corfu Old Town — large square stone columns and beam ceiling overhead casting deep shadows on a tiled walkway, an iron lantern visible above, marble wall on the right https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-paleokastritsa-road.jpeg Late afternoon at the entrance to Paleokastritsa — a small road climbing past a stone wall and a hillside of green olive and cypress trees, with a wedge of distant turquoise sea visible past the hill, a young woman in a black sweatshirt and skirt mid-skip on the road with arms up https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-sunset-mountains.jpeg Evening light at Paleokastritsa with the sun behind a ridge of green hills, scattered houses on the slope, low scrub and grass in the foreground, a stone wall along the road, light cloud cover above https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-sunset-terrace.jpeg A view from a wooden terrace at golden hour overlooking the Paleokastritsa bay — a green headland and cliffs catching the last sun, a small marina with boats and a few campervans in the parking lot below, the silhouette of a woman with long hair in the foreground looking out https://pontus.life/yaron-fira-scenery.jpeg Fira Santorini scenery — whitewashed buildings and caldera view https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-rooftops-view.jpeg A view of Lyon https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-khor-virap-ararat.jpg Mount Ararat from Khor Virap monastery, Armenia https://pontus.life/quebec-city 2026-05-18 monthly 0.85 https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-petit-champlain-red-dress.jpeg A narrow cobblestone street in Petit Champlain, Old Quebec, with stone buildings on either side and a woman in a red dress walking down the middle https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-montmorency-saint-laurent.jpeg A woman in a blue sweatshirt leaning on an iron fence at the Chutes Montmorency lookout, looking out over the Saint Lawrence river with the Île d https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-old-town-street-portrait.jpeg A young woman in a black top smiling on a stone-paved street in Vieux-Québec, with stone buildings, cars parked along a narrow street and an art gallery sign visible behind her https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-petit-champlain-crowds.jpeg A crowded cobblestone street in Quartier Petit Champlain, Old Quebec, lined with stone buildings, hanging flower baskets and pub signs, with the cliff face and the funicular visible at the end of the street going up to the Chateau Frontenac https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-portrait.jpeg The same cobblestone street in Petit Champlain but quieter — a woman in a red dress walking down the middle of the street with stone buildings rising on both sides and restaurant terraces tucked under their facades https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-tavern-vaulted-interior.jpeg The vaulted stone interior of a historic Quebec City tavern — exposed brick arches overhead, a long wooden bar in the background, red leather banquettes, a stone wall with paintings hung on it, low warm lighting https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-restaurant-terrace-alley.jpeg An alley in Old Quebec with stone walls on both sides, red café umbrellas set up over outdoor tables along the right side, an iron sign hanging from a building, blue sky overhead https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-aperitif-terrace.jpeg An outdoor terrace table with a tall pilsner glass of pale beer with a lemon slice, an Aperol Spritz in a balloon glass with an orange slice, and a wicker basket of seasoned potato chips, with the back of a woman in a black dress sitting across the table https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-art-gallery.jpeg A young woman with long brown hair looking at oil paintings hung on a wood-panelled wall inside a Vieux-Québec art gallery — landscapes and figurative paintings stacked in rows https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-dufferin-terrace-view.jpeg A view from Dufferin Terrace in Quebec City looking out over the Saint Lawrence river — the back of a woman with brown hair leaning on a green metal railing in the foreground, lower town buildings and the wide river beyond https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-chateau-frontenac.jpeg The Chateau Frontenac hotel from below — its green copper roof, multiple turrets and Canadian flag standing against a clear deep blue sky, framed by trees in the foreground https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-notre-dame-interior.jpeg Interior of Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec — view from the back of the nave toward the gilded baroque main altar, with the painted vaulted ceiling, ornate chandeliers, columns and worshipers seated in pews https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-dinner-pasta-pizza.jpeg A dinner table with a deep blue bowl of pappardelle pasta with red meat sauce and parmesan, alongside a wood-fired pizza topped with melted mozzarella, basil leaves and prosciutto, on a red tablecloth at a Quebec City Italian restaurant https://pontus.life/yaron-quebec-evening-old-town-street.jpeg A long view down a sloping stone-paved street in Upper Town Quebec City in the early evening — stone buildings on either side, hanging shop signs, fewer pedestrians in the soft light, sky bright with light cloud cover https://pontus.life/yaron-lyon-rooftops-view.jpeg A view of Lyon https://pontus.life/yaron-corfu-paleokastritsa-beach.jpeg A green-and-turquoise cove at Paleokastritsa, Corfu https://pontus.life/nishan-armenia-khor-virap-ararat.jpg Mount Ararat from Khor Virap monastery, Armenia