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Carlos Alvarez

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The world is our playground. And as shall, we will play. This page is about places, moments and people that make part of my life. 📍Miami

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Nested in an archipelago of 14 islands, Stockholm is a city where nature and urban life coexist in a harmonious way. As the capital of Sweden 🇸🇪, it embodies the essence of Scandinavian innovation, sustainability and cultural heritage of the norse. With its historic old town Gamla Stan and vibrant tech scene in Södermalm. Stockholm is a testament to the power of forward-thinking and an environmentally conscious society. All this came together when I was introduced to the concept of Fika. A cherished Swedish tradition rooted deeply in the Swedish way of life. Fika is about taking time to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea along with delightful pastries. In company of friends and family. A special moment that I’ve been yearning to enjoy as I am away from my buzzing fast-paced life in Miami. Yearning to reminder to step back, take a breath, relax and more importantly. Enjoy being present in the moment. This city shares a story from its early Viking heritage where every island, every cobblestone street, and every innovation tells a tale of sustainable brilliance, timeless charm, and the Swedish art of living well. #stockholm #fika taken in Stockholm, Sweden by @checkpointcharli3

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Copenhagen, where centuries-old cobblestone streets whisper tales of Viking explorers and regal grandeur, stands today as a beacon of modernity and sustainability. This city, cradled by the Baltic Sea, has gracefully transformed from a historic trading hub into the world’s green capital. Here, ancient spires and royal palaces blend seamlessly with cutting-edge architecture and innovative urban design. The spirit of Copenhagen is a symphony of the past and future, where bicycles outnumber cars, and eco-friendly living is a way of life. Its journey from storied past to a visionary present inspires cities worldwide to strive for a harmonious balance between tradition and progress. In Copenhagen, every canal, every square, every hidden alley sings a song of resilience, innovation, and boundless possibilities.

@copenhagen @copenhagenexplore @sustainablecity taken in Copenhagen, Denmark by @checkpointcharli3

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As I finish my journey throughout central Europe. Coming down from the Carpathian mountains. I find myself between two cities sitting right in the Danube river. Buda and Pest. In 1873, the two cities were unified to become what is know today as, Budapest, (capital of Hungary 🇭🇺)

Among its most notable sights in the Inner City is the Országház. Which means the “house of the country.” My breath was held back awe and amazement the moment I set my eyes on this majestic piece of Neo-Gothic architecture. I hereby percent to you the Hungarian Parlament.

#Országház #Budapest #Hungary #HungarianParlament taken in Országház by @checkpointcharli3

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TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is the world’s tallest broadcasting tower and also a commercial complex. This is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Japan, and any one visiting Tokio is bound to have this landmark as a talking point. Coming next, the Azakuza district. taken in 東京スカイツリー / Tokyo Skytree by @checkpointcharli3

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No one forgets the first glimpse of Venice. Whether arriving by plane, boat, train, there is that startling moment when one looks across the waves and finds what should not be there – stone towers, rich churches, and packed buildings rising out of the sea.
City of canals, city of masks. taken in Venice, Italy by @checkpointcharli3

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This New Years I decide to tour around Tennessee. More importantly Nashville, with an entertainment district renowned for its live music, bars and restaurants. A place in the country where the pulse of the music industry lives every night.
I here by present to you, the Honky Tonk collection... Yeehaw 🤠😜 #hokytonk #nashville #tenessee taken in Honky Tonk Central by @checkpointcharli3

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Dragonfly’s sake barrels. 😎 🇯🇵 taken in Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market by @checkpointcharli3

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All bridges can be crossed. So don’t give up along the way 😉. From island to main land.
@dronephotography
@brickell_key_island taken in Brickell by @checkpointcharli3

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Located in Germany 🇩🇪 Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". The castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany.
#neuschwansteincastle
#germany
#bavaria taken in Neuschwanstein Castle by @checkpointcharli3

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The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in the city of Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴. The castle is located on a hill that’s dominates any approaches to the city by land or sea. It was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. Construction began in the year 1536. And has was expanded in multiple occasions during colonial times.

#Colombia #Cartagena #castillodesanfelipe taken in Castillo San Felipe Cartagena de Indias by @checkpointcharli3

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At the cross roads of art and technology. Experiential exhibition.
#artechouse taken in ARTECHOUSE Miami by @checkpointcharli3

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Hagia Sophia 🇹🇷 Built in AD 537 was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time. It is considered the epitome of the Byzantine era and is said to have changed the history of architecture. In 1453, Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed the Conqueror, who ordered this main church of Eastern Orthodox Christianity converted into a mosque.
#mosque #turkey #istanbul #hagiasofia taken in Istanbul, Turkey by @checkpointcharli3

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