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#zfpTreasureHunt We start our journey here, with a hot tip, after months of disappointment and dead ends. But this is a promising lead, and we have just enough resources to attempt this adventure - which could be our last. So, let’s muster up all our faculties and make this count! For a seasoned adventurer like yourself, you know this is a city of rich cultural heritage. This is where our trusted source decided to meet us. We are now after a powerful, yet extremely well hidden magical artifact - The Smile of the Silver Willows. No time to waste. This magical artifact is not only extremely illusive, but also very valuable. If anyone else gets there before us… well we don’t want to think about that. So, let’s go! Our source was confident that if we can get on the next Night Jet we will be very close to where the magic of the Silver Willows was recorded recently. While most people will never be able to feel this magic any time soon, specialists and experts had detected a mix of enchantment in the specialized cheese of that land. Oh look at the time! We don’t want to miss the next Night Jet! Let’s run. ------------- 1. Name the city we're starting in 2. Name the country we're headed to #socialgame #communitycontest #travel #treasurehunt #legends #mythology #citiesoftheworld #zealF #zealFstories #adventures https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoHf97DAaj/?igshid=1h00o8v9fbsfb

[thewindyzeal]

Painting after almost 9 years. The process can still be fun (or funny) #digitalart #painting #Photoshop #garden #zealFstories #trees #paintingtrees https://www.instagram.com/p/CGtDBpBD_4x/?igshid=1ceh6jv5lko1b

[thewindyzeal]

Creating BEASTS. Let them come alive. (From the Untold Stories of the Spanish Rivers) #beasts #lurking #SpanishRivers #zealF #zealFstories #HuntingParty #hunt #legends #secrets #forests #canadianwilderness #Canadian #untoldstories #fiction #digitalart #photomanipulation (at Chutes Provincial Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFiDacdDVbM/?igshid=1rsipy2lnfqnz

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: train station. Close to an airport in southern Europe) "Why am I always waiting for the next train?" --- [+2 for naming this station, +1 for naming the airport nearby, +1 bonus for naming the major European city 15 mins away, +2 for the first three people with ANY guesses, +2 to the first person to post the correct country with the flag] I was severely underwhelmed when I got to this station. It's in a state of decay, and I did not expect that from a well-known European nation. But I find out that smaller stations all across the continent were often found in poor states. As long as the train service was good, it worked. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #europebytrain #railway #trainadventures #trainstation #stationbystation #europeanwinter #adventures #travellerzeal #wanderlust #wanderer #escape #europeantrains #europetravels #explore #architecture #archi #traintracks #waiting #nexttrain #nextstation https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VOvShjein/?igshid=2n1vlbovf5fm

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: it's not New York!) "Wow a fake a NYC!" --- [+1 for guessing the city. , +1 bonus for the first 2 people, +1 for the first one to post the country and flag!] This city is a absurd in so many ways, yet so very popular and well-known throughout the entire world. The first time I visited, was surprised at how many world replicas are here along the main road! #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #wanderlust #replicas #nyc #newyorknewyork #explore #statueofliberty #ladyliberty #nightadventures #nighttime #rushhour #traffic #lights #northamerica #america #american #newexperiences https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Qc_sfjTL0/?igshid=rgsg93mtr3jj

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: it's an airport in the Atlantic. A popular vacation destination, part of a two-country Island.) "I feel like the airplane turbines will blow away those huts" --- [+1 for guessing the country. +1 bonus for naming the other country on the same landmass, +1 bonus for the first 2 people, +2 for the first one to post the country flag!] YES, this really is an airport! This was the first time I'd seen such an informal and relaxed airport. It was beautiful and bewildering for someone like me, used to the idea of airports being closed, huge structures, with security tighter than prisons. The temperature here is a constant 30°+ all year round. And the water is mesmerizing turquoise. There's no way to have a bad time here. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #wanderer #wanderlust #Island #vacation #Atlantic #ocean #seaside #Beach #tropicalparadise #tropics #airport #airportarchitecture #airplane #hut #summerinwinter #explore #newexperiences https://www.instagram.com/p/B-OOkwOjzM5/?igshid=3abp7r39b7xa

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: somewhere in Germany, a city known for its fashion and art scene) "The river has magic" --- [+1 for naming the city, +1 for naming the river, +1 for three first person to guess either correctly] This beautiful city, we only passed through, a layover of sorts. It was a hot summer day and this city had lots of places outdoors to sit under the shade and cool down. I loved walking around the canals and through the green parks in the middle of the city. The main attraction was the riverside near the the old town though. This place truly felt magical. Even though we were there at high noon, it was an amazing vibe with all the restaurants, patios, and outdoor lounges lining the river bank, cruise boats and intercity connection ferries beckoning, and a cool breeze refreshing our spirits. I could tell the evening here would've been vibrant and fantastic! #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #European #Europeancities #traveleurope #summervibes #summerineurope #riverside #riverwalk #stroll #explore #discover #adventures #fondmemories #germancities #Germany 🇩🇪 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LTJ5Wjgj0/?igshid=1vrbg4zdimbuo

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: historical plaza somewhere in Europe, a few blocks from the coast) "It's like right out of a painting!” ---- [+1p for the city, +1p for naming the plaza, +1p for the first 2 people to guess correctly, +1 bonus for the first person to name the country with a flag] I read that this city was a little more dangerous for travellers. That didn't seem to be a problem though. I had a fantastic time exploring from plaza to anther, one castle to another, one hilly narrow alley to another, even taking a fine stroll along the coast, and catching breathtaking views of mountains in the distance. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #europeanwinter #Europeancities #piazza #Europe #historical #monuments #travel #europetravel #backpacking #discovery #explore #whereami #landmarks #architecture #southerneurope https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BD6IKjBlK/?igshid=1s0tvz9tp2me4

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: A paradise island part of a chain. Land of ukelele ☺️) "I wish that the earth, sea, and the sky up above a, will send me someone to lava~" --- [Name the island. +1 bonus for the mountain peak name, +1 bonus for the beach name, +1 for the first one to say the island chain name, +1 for the first one to post the country flag!] Last time I was here was 3 years ago, but this place would never fail to amaze you. This photo is taken just after sunrise. Unparalleled beauty and refreshing culture... Whatever part of the culture still survives. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #wanderer #wanderlust #Island #islandchain #mountain #ocean #seaside #Beach #tropicalparadise #tropics #goodmorning #takeawalk #Pacific #peaceful #bliss #naturalbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/B9785PejAVE/?igshid=17vwcd3zm23ot

[thewindyzeal]

#wherecouldthisbe ? (Hint: A city that boasts ancient history and is named after a goddess!) "What lies beyond this arch is a journey into mythology" --- [Name the city. Bonus point for the first 2 people. BONUS FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO MENTION THE COUNTRY WITH A FLAG] I shall write stories about this city someday soon ! #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #traveller #traveleurope #travelphoto #Europe #europebytrain #European #europeinwinter #Europeancities #tourist #takeawalk #stroll #backpacking #explore #ancient #ruins #arch #corinthiancolumns #postandlintel #mythology #historiccities https://www.instagram.com/p/B95-rrSDNOE/?igshid=4uf0v74yd2jo

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: This is one of the biggest Soviet era government buildings in the world. Eastern Europe) "Grandiose Govo" --- [Name the city. Bonus for naming country, with flag] During my winter trip to Europe this year, this was the only city where I encountered snow. Europe had it's warmest winter this year out of many years! I only had the evening to spend in this city, an Eastern European capital. I had dinner, which was pretty cheap, and walked around a bit. Very slippery with all the snow and ice. But I had to walk at least to this point to see this building. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #wanderlust #wanderer #nightwalker #nightadventures #adventure #adventurer #Europe #Europeancities #europebytrain #europeinwinter #Soviet #sovietera #megastructures #easterneurope #famousbuildings #europetravel #explore https://www.instagram.com/p/B924cGpjASx/?igshid=kltzx5w7fefn

[thewindyzeal]

#wherecouldthisbe ? (Hint: this photo has enough hints. 3 cities combined together here to make one unbelievable city) "Entering the lion's den" --- [Name the city. Bonus point for the first 2 people. +2 bonus points for naming at least two of the cities that are combined together. BONUS FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO MENTION THE COUNTRY WITH A FLAG] I shall write stories about this city someday soon. ! #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #traveller #traveleurope #travelphoto #europeanwinter #Europe #europebytrain #European #danube #europeinwinter #Lion #lánchíd #lanchid #parliament #famousbuildings #bridge #sunnyeurope #Europeancities #riverside #riverwalk #tourist #takeawalk #stroll #backpacking #explore #easteurope https://www.instagram.com/p/B90aVavDUjD/?igshid=q7zon91onga5

[thewindyzeal]

#wherecouldthisbe ? (Hint: this is known as the "Fashion Street", few blocks from the Danube) "A colorful evening awaits" --- [Name the city. Bonus point for the first 2 people. BONUS FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO MENTION THE COUNTRY WITH A FLAG] Rain followed me until this city. I arrived here early morning, by train, but I got drenched in the way to my hostel and decided to stay in until the rain subsided. When I got out for late lunch and took a stroll all the way to the river, the sun was already dangerously close to the horizon. I found many hidden gems here, and as usual, got distracted on the way to the river. By the time I crossed through this Fashion Street, tackled another beautiful trap, and reached the Danube, the sky was pitch black and the wind was gusting up to almost 80kph. But it was a fantastic evening nonetheless, because I had dreamed of visiting this city for years! #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #traveller #traveleurope #travelphoto #europeanwinter #Europe #europetravel #europebytrain #European #EuropeanNights #sunset #goldenhour #colors #colours #colorful #fashionstreet #colorfulstreet #europeanstreet #cobbled #shopping #shoppingdistrict #tourist #backpacking #explore #easteurope https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xsxatD2DM/?igshid=7fljo6zxpl13

[thewindyzeal]

The Parthenon up on the Acropolis at sunset. A majestic sight. I didn't realize how well this spot turned out, from such a great distance away, until now. But nothing beats the irl exp. #parthenon #acropolis #Athens #Greece 🇬🇷 #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #lycabettushill #civ5wonder #Europe #traveleurope #greekmythology #greek #ancient #monuments #archaeology #architecture https://www.instagram.com/p/B9vuV52jq3v/?igshid=1muvp6ttkfaou

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: A small European city with this spot as it's main tourist attraction. Beautiful snowy mountains nearby) "I see gold up there!" --- [+2p for the city, +1p bonus for this tourist attraction, +1p bonus to the first three people with correct guesses. BONUS POINT FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO GUESS THE COUNTRY] This city is really to be considered a small pit stop, unless you're going to the mountains. I came here on a very rainy evening, and desire the weather, walked around almost the entire city. Beautifully colourful and decorative buildings exist here, as well as breathtaking views of the mountains that tower over the city. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #travellerzeal #Europe #europetravel #europebytrain #travel #discover #explore #whereami #Golden #goldenroof #smallcity #tourist #takeawalk #wanderlust #wanderer #rainywalk #escape #nightwalks #europeinwinter #nighttime #nightadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/B9tOvIIjjno/?igshid=39bv845fvhja

[thewindyzeal]

#WhereCouldThisBe ? (Hint: A religious bridge, and a popular tourist attraction in a beautiful little city full of tourists) "Ah, finally someone put a roof over a bridge!" --- [+1p for naming this bridge, +2p for naming the city, +1p bonus to the first three people with correct guesses (fb & ig combined), +2p FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO GUESS THE COUNTRY :D] This was a crazy day and full of bad choices. I only visited this city for less than an hour, and that was my biggest mistake of the day. It was beautiful, and full of little things to discover! The sky was grey for most of the day, but if you were there you'd still see the turquoise water that is not common in Europe. And there was free drinking fountains too I believe, though I couldn't be certain if they were meant for drinking from... I drank anyway. #travelstories #zealF #zealFstories #adventures #travellerzeal #europeanwinter #europetravel #europeinwinter #europebytrain #traveleurope #turquoise #sightseeing #tourist #chapel #bridge #bridgewithaview #bridgewithroof #oldbridge #beautifulcities #catchmeifyoucan #backpacking https://www.instagram.com/p/B9p9dcQDtyt/?igshid=1chkxl1v5m4ux