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  • The magnificent views of Seven Sisters cliffs, East Sussex, England, UK travel guide 7 things to see on The Seven Sisters Walk

    The Seven Sisters Walk in Sussex is one of the most picturesque ones you can find near London. It stretches from Seaford to Eastbourne, traversing a spectacular coastal path that offers magnificent views of the chalk sea cliffs on the English Channel coast.

  • A view from Outdooraholics hike at Wendover Woods, England, UK photo story Wendover Woods Hike

    Last weekend, Sunday, I strolled on yet another casual hike hosted by the Outdooraholics group. Wandering through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offered an experience of surrounding woodlands and some great, panoramic views from the hills.

  • A sunset captured at Richmond Park, London, UK photo story Richmond Park Photowalk

    Richmond Park is one of my favourite places in London. And it's funny when you think about it because when you're there, you feel like you're actually far away from the big city.

  • View of Harrisons's Rocks, East Sussex, England, UK photo story Hiking Eridge and Harrisons's Rocks

    Summer is not officially over yet, and I've managed to salvage last sunny weekend to again join Outdooraholics for another hike. Navigating paths at the border of East Sussex and Kent counties, I enjoyed the green and calm atmosphere of woods and stunning crags of Harrison's Rocks.

  • The magnificent views of Seven Sisters cliffs, East Sussex, England, UK photo story The Seven Sisters Hike

    Seeing rain predictions for upcoming days, I feared of possibility that the last warm weekend of summer was just passing by! So, almost at the last minute joined the Seven Sister hike on the sunny, southern coast of Britain.

  • Outdooraholics group hiking through the field of Hertfordshire, England, UK photo story Hiking the Rolling Hills of Hertfordshire

    Just a week later, after my last hike, I joined another one with the Outdooraholics group. This time the hike called for exploration of Hertfordshire: a walk through the western area of Hitchin and the North Easterly ridge of Chiltern Hill.

  • Folks from Outdooraholics group hiking through the forrest, Sussex Weald, England, UK photo story Hiking Sussex Weald, Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse Valley viaduct

    This weekend, on Saturday, I had a chance to enjoy another hike with the Outdooraholics group. This time explored West Sussex, walking through some woods, a few gentle hills and passing under Ouse Valley Viaduct. It was a pleasant and relaxing experience on this beautiful summer day.

  • A view over Dorking, Surrey, UK - Captured from Green Terrace above Denbies Wine Estate photo story Leith Hill hike

    On Easter Sunday, I spent some quality time enjoying a bit challenging yet very rewarding hike in the area of Leith Hill in Surrey. The weather was fantastic, and I had some opportunities to take some photos along the way.

  • A photo of English Salad Mix by Growing Underground, London photo story Growing plants underground in London

    Who would have thought about the idea of growing plans deep underground? Well, maybe in some post-apocalyptic movie, but in real life, that doesn't seem straightforward, right?

  • A photo of Hammersmith Bridge, London, captured in early at 1st of March, 2020 photo story Hammersmith Bridge sunrise and photowalk

    I was dying to see some good weather, but in February this year was quite miserable. There was a lot of rain and cloudy mornings, so I never had a good chance to go out for some photography challenges.

  • Magical sunrise at Richmond Park, London photo story Magical sunrise at Richmond Park, London

    Early Sunday last week I went for a long run as one of the final training runs before the upcoming marathon. I ran through the Richmond Park and the sunrise I've witnessed left me stunned. It was one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever seen.

  • Photographing the 2018 London Marathon photo story Photographing the 2018 London Marathon

    The time went by so fast, and I didn't realize it was almost a year since the last event. This year the Virgin Money London Marathon was set on 22 April 2018. I wasn't watching the date, so almost by accident, I found out that it will happen on the last Sunday. Of course, I couldn't miss it.

  • Winter training, February 2018 personal journal Winter training, February 2018

    February is the shortest month in a year, will this be a brief update then? Lets find out.

  • Training into the unknown - beginning 2018 personal journal Training into the unknown - beginning 2018

    The first month of January went pretty fast. Here's some short report from it.

  • Last monthly update this year, December 2017 personal journal Last monthly update this year, December 2017

    Last days of December and year 2017 are through. Follow me on this monthly update before starting a countdown to the beginning of 2018!

  • Short monthly update, October 2017 personal journal Short monthly update, October 2017

    Autumn is already there and just two months left in this year. As usual, although not very regularly I sit down to reflect on past month. Follow me.

  • Slow and low July 2017 personal journal Slow and low July 2017

    Summer in London is different than in Poland - I guess, it's more bearable. Not so much extreme weather changes, not freaking hot, which is good for living in the city. This month passed quickly, again. Let's look into July in my quick, monthly retrospective.

  • Stepping up the game, May 2017 personal journal Stepping up the game, May 2017

    It is the first week of June 2017 and that means it's time to write my monthly review again. May was again busy month (tell me which wasn't) but I'm actually quite happy with everything that's happened and the progress I've made.

  • Box Hill hike in Surrey photo story Box Hill hike in Surrey

    Last weekend on sunny Sunday, together with some friends, we went for our first hike in London's neighbourhood. The weather was pleasant and this moderate length hike was very enjoyable.

  • Photographing the 2017 London Marathon photo story Photographing the 2017 London Marathon

    The 2017 London Marathon was one of my first attempt to street & event photography in London. I didn't set many expectations about the outcome as I haven't done much of this kind of shoots in the past. So instead, I've turned my mindset towards exploration and fun.

  • Notes from Magento 2 Migration meetup meeting notes Notes from Magento 2 Migration meetup

    Yesterday I’ve joined my first meetup this year, organized by [London Magento Meetup Group][link-meetup] at DotMailer office. The location and venue were fantastic. There was pizza, polish beer and many people to talk. Below you’ll find a short summary of my notes and thoughts from the meeting.