I arrived in Brighton under a grey and rainy sky, so to speak not the most favorable conditions for a first visit to a new place, even less a seaside resort. Notwithstanding, as soon as the bus who drove me from
31
Jan
2012
The Unique Charm of Brighton in Winter
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21
Jan
2012
The Colors of Borough Market: A Photo Tour
Imagine brilliant colors, gourmet food, delicious smells, gorgeous flowers… You’ve arrived at the lively Borough Market in London, a foodies paradise and a feast for the eyes. And I would like to let you have a photo tour following its colors.
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26
Dec
2011
Remembering Soweto Students Uprisings in 1976
I couldn’t think at a journey through South Africa and a stop in Johannesburg without visiting Soweto, the largest township home of huge contrasts and the place where the battle for freedom against the Apartheid began. Today the area around Vilakazi
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17
Dec
2011
5 Reasons to Experience a City Walking Tour
I am mostly an independent solo traveler, hence usually not a big fan of organized tours. However, there are occasions in which a guided tour is an excellent option, as in big cities. Wonder why? Here are 5 reasons why I
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28
Nov
2011
Feeling at Home in London East End
Apartments can be a great option, especially for families and small groups of friends. To spend less, and feel like ‘at home’. I’m going quite often to London and finding a hotel offering a good value-for-money can be sometimes a tough
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There’s nothing like a day out in the nature and the wild to forget the stress of the big city and regain serenity. Last Summer, as I visited my friend Lynne in Bedford, we spent a lovely morning enjoying a relaxing boat
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28
Oct
2011
The Magnificent Entrance Doors of Milan’s Duomo
The recent polishing brought back Milan’s Cathedral- or ‘Il Duomo‘, as we call it – to all its splendor. Symbol and pride of the city, Milan’s Duomo is ravishing from the very first glance and reveals all its wild beauty (I call it
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