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One of Belgrade's off-landmarks, the fast-food stand Loki was forced to shut down it's operation two days ago. David Dowse posts a fitting farewell to this charming fast food joint. I must say that I can't really feel sorry for Loki's demise, because the owner could have prevented it if he really tried. Not to worry, I'm sure another Loki will eventually pop out somewhere soon. Until then, here's a 360 panorama to remind you how Loki looked like. (comment on Loki is no more)
Couple of years ago we reported about a book in production called "Subjective atlas of Serbia" - The book is now out and it looks great, with witty pictures and commentary. You can check out the pdf edition, but I recommend that you try and buy the book if you can. [via @Vukasin] (comment on Subjective atlas of Serbia)
Girl from the West gives all of you ladies out there six reasons to marry a guy from the Balkans. Great article, and the discussion continues in the comments. (found via @PeckoPivo) (comment on Reasons for marrying a Balkan man)
Chinese market in New Belgrade's blok 70 is already an interesting place, but from 1st of February it will become even more so. Art organization Anonymous said decided to turn this shopping mall into an open art exhibition with works of several Serbian contemporary artists. The Chinatown Market is open everyday except Tuesday from 10-17h, and the exhibition will be there through the entire February, so please drop by. (comment on Art exhibit in Belgrade's Chinatown)
Say you want to visit some place and you want to experience it like locals do. Who do you contact then? You contact the locals willing to show you how they live - and that is what Belgrade Alternative guide provides. They claim on their website that "the time you spend in Belgrade, you will spend living as a real Belgrader" - hopefully there will be an option like this for every major town in the world soon. (comment on Alternative Belgrade Guide)
Have you ever wondered about why there are so many towns called Belgrade in the USA? I'm sure you did. The same question was obviously on director Miodrag Kolaric's mind too, when he decided to visit all five Belgrades in the states. You can find out more about this interesting project if you listen to his interview which he gave to NPR if you go over here and hit that audio link. UPDATE: here's how the story unfolds at Boston.com. (comment on Finding Belgrades)
Find out what dishes and guests were Tito's favorites. [via Dnevnik Eklektika] (comment on Dinner with Tito)
Visual Sound Generation, or VSG for short is a new online magazine specialized in Serbian DJs and local clubbing. Handy if you want to see what's the latest event coming up, and what clubs are currently worth visiting. (comment on Online mag about Serbian club scene)
In this new photoblog, launched just a couple of hours ago, six photo-guys want to let you know how they see Belgrade through their [mostly analog] cameras: Belgrade Raw. Check it out. (comment on Oooh baby I like it raw)
After Sunday Times enlisted Belgrade in it's top five world party cities couple of years ago, this time it's the Lonely Planet with their top ten world party cities, and this time, Belgrade takes the first place. This is maybe nice opportunity to discuss you favorite party places in the city, so feel free to suggest some in the comments or on twitter with the hashtag #belgradeparty. (comment on At the top of the "party cities" list)
Buses
As it turns out, the lack of subway is the only thing that gives something to write about in this section. If we had one, you wouldn’t be reading all these lines, but a short sentence describing the quiet, accurate and somewhat boring public transport. Instead of just having to read explanations, instructions and manuals on how to survive in Belgrade’s public transport system, you’ll also have to try it out for yourself. Only then you will know what we were talking about. Still, the situation today is significantly better then some years ago, with the oldest busses, trams and trolleys were taken out of the system, dissembled, and put away somewhere where they won’t be a threat to humanity. Donations and investments in the city’s integrated public transport have made it one of the worlds most diverse. Busses from Japan and Norway, trams from Switzerland and the Czech Republic roam the streets in herds, often with visible labels explaining how and why they ended up here of all places.
Belgrade bus drivers are a story for themselves, they always find a way to get through though – just check out this video:
Besides busses and trams, Belgrade still has those peculiar vehicles that run on electricity, but don’t need any rails – the trolleys. Since most of them are pretty old and often cause traffic jams, they are frequently being replaced by busses. If you never rode in one of them, do it, and do it fast, before the last one disappears. It won’t make your life any better, and it wont get you where you want to go any faster than a bus, but you will have something to brag about in front of your friends back home. Busses and trams operate with a great frequency by day, and it’s possible to reach all parts of city while riding one of them. For detailed route information concerning trams, busses and trollies, consult the official Belgrade public transport page.
photo by rudlavibozion
