

Paris again: Giggles in the Louvre and Endless Ice Cream
Coming back to Paris after fourteen years was a mix of nostalgia and pure excitement. The city still holds its timeless charm, every...

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Aug 3


Paris from the Arc de Triomphe
Climbing the Arc de Triomphe at Place de l’Étoile never gets old. I’ve done it a few times now, and each visit proves the climb is worth...

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Jul 29


Rediscovering Stavropoleos Street in Bucharest
If Bucharest could be captured in a pocket-sized postcard, Stavropoleos Street would be a strong candidate. Tucked right in the Old Town,...

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Jul 26


Return to Bodrum: A Journey Through Time
After almost 20 years, I finally returned to Bodrum in Turkey, a place that lived in my memory as a vibrant, cosmopolitan playground...

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Aug 4, 2024


Discover San Miguel de Allende
High in the heart of central Mexico, San Miguel de Allende offers a rich mosaic of vibrant culture and history, inviting travelers to...

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Aug 9, 2016


Getting Face-to-Face with Angkor Thom
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be surrounded by hundreds of serene faces in the middle of an ancient jungle, Angkor Thom in...

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Apr 18, 2014


Shining Wonders of Myanmar: The Shwedagon Pagoda by Day (I)
Shwedagon Pagoda, the golden heart of Yangon , is one of the most breathtaking sights in Myanmar. Rising nearly 100 meters above the city...

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Nov 23, 2013


The Hadrian Aqueduct - Caesarea Maritima Israel
The Hadrian Aqueduct , also known as the Caesarea Aqueduct , stands as a brilliant example of Roman ingenuity , reflecting the empire’s...

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Nov 4, 2011


The Elegance of Paris by Night
Paris after dark reveals a different rhythm, a carefully orchestrated play of light and shadow that reshapes the city’s character....

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Sep 9, 2011


Florence: An Open-Air Museum of Sculptural Masterpieces
Florence has often been described as an open-air museum, and nowhere is this truer than when walking through its piazzas, where sculpture...

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Aug 29, 2011


Palaces, Piazzas, and the Soul of Florence
Florence is a city where history lives alongside the present — where Renaissance grandeur stands shoulder to shoulder with the rhythms of...

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Aug 25, 2011


Following the Footsteps of Divine Michelangelo: A Lifelong Admiration
Michelangelo Buonarroti stands as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of art — a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet...

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Aug 23, 2011


Florence from Above: The City of Red Roofs, Art and Time
Florence’s beauty is undeniable at street level, but to fully appreciate the grandeur of this Renaissance jewel, you need to rise above...

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Aug 22, 2011


Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento stands as one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, a remarkable...

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Aug 19, 2011


Villa Romana del Casale: A Masterpiece of Roman Luxury
Piazza Armerina, a charming town in the heart of Sicily, is home to one of the most extraordinary archaeological treasures of the Roman...

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Aug 19, 2011


Layers of History and Beauty in Taormina
Set high above the Ionian Sea, Taormina is one of Sicily’s most captivating towns — a place where history, architecture, and modern life...

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Aug 11, 2011


The Alhambra: Where Moorish Elegance Meets Timeless Magic (III)
Part 3: Echoes from the Alcazaba Walls For anyone fascinated by medieval fortifications—and I count myself among them—the Alcazaba of...

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May 13, 2010


The Alhambra: Where Moorish Elegance Meets Timeless Magic (I)
Part 1 – The Nasrid Palaces and the Renaissance Intrusion High above Granada city, framed by the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the...

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May 11, 2010


Sun and Modernism in Barcelona, Spain
This afternoon, the hum of the plane that brought us to Barcelona has already faded. The taxi moves through wide streets and sunlit...

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Apr 2, 2010


Whisky, Castles, and Scottish Charms: A Highland Adventure (II)
In part (I) of my stories about Scotland, I left off with Robert the Bruce and William Wallace… and not by coincidence, as the subject...

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Feb 12, 2010