Remember those times you didn't go to bed in time as a kid and the fight you used to put up with your parents? How much would you give for that to be the biggest worry in your life right now? In our days filled with meetings and irregular coffee get-togethers it's easy to lose track of the moment and really focus on the present.
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Next time you have some free make sure to make the most of it and simply go for a wander. No phone, no music and no notifications. That second point is the hardest for me as I'm not seen out in public without an ostentatiously sized pair of headphones adorning my neck.
I chose to explore the opposite side of the Embankment as the architecture around the old Great Scotland Yard building is rich and diverse, almost begging to be photographed. The Victoria Embankment Gardens are also a stones throw away and serve as the perfect background for my mindless wander.
As much as I tried to run away from loud noise, the gardens had another idea and of course there was an orchestera performing a live rendition of the Star Wars soundtrack during my visit. If any of you follow me on Snapchat (add: styledivision) you would have seen performances of classic tracks from all 6 films as well as a few 50 year olds reliving what must be some cherished childhood memories.
In central London though it's difficult to find some privacy as recent research shows there's a CCTV camera for every 14 people in the city. I really liked the picture I captured (above) as it shows a fantastic juxtaposition between the classic integrity of The Royal Horseguards Hotel and one of the modern cameras overlooking the street below.
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According to Trojan history, Padua was founded in 1183 B.C. by Antenor, who supposedly was a counselor to Priam during the Trojan War. It's also home to a university that was founded in 1222 and has the notable distinction of being one of the oldest in Europe. Because of this long history, ancient architecture and ruins are found nearly everywhere you might look.
Like other cities in Northern Italy, Padua has cobblestoned streets, open-air markets and spacious squares where you can stop and admire the scenery. In fact, Padua has one of the largest elliptical squares in Europe. I was totally overwhelmed by the architectural diversity of the city, which again reminded me of Ukraine. Specifically the town of 
Padua is generally a flat city, and its historical center is not very large. This means you can easily explore your surroundings on foot; however, as we're in Italy people opt to ride bicycles. If you're not up for a walk or cycling excursion, there's also a handy tramline that stops close to many notable sites such as the botanical gardens, Santo Basilica and some of the city's museums.
Although Padua has two basilicas that are worth looking at, don't pass up the Piazza del Duomo. It's smaller than either of the basilicas, but Michelangelo had a hand in designing the building. Furthermore, you'll find statues and artwork inside, plus several frescoes that were relied on when the Piazza del Duomo was used for baptismal services.
Also, be sure to check out Padua's Arena as it's a great example of Roman ruins. They aren't as extensive as what you'll find in Rome or Venice, but still very interesting to see with about three quarters of the Arena's walls are still standing. During the summer months, the Arena is used for outdoor film-screenings.
