

Whisky, Castles, and Scottish Charms: A Highland Adventure (I)
The few days spent in Scotland, in Edinburgh and Stirling, were exceptionally successful! I set off with high expectations (tourist...

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Feb 11, 2010


Theodosian Walls and the Echoes of Constantinople’s Last Stand
“What would have happened if Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, hadn’t been conquered by the Turks in 1453?” This question has...

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Oct 17, 2009


Step Into Peleș Museum
This weekend, I found myself once again at the breathtaking Peleș Museum , a place I adore and can’t seem to get enough of. Whenever the...

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Aug 6, 2009


Sforza Castle: Milan’s Fortress of Power, Art, and History
Sforza Castle, or Castello Sforzesco, is one of Milan’s most iconic landmarks, a fortress that has stood the test of time, witnessing...

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Jul 12, 2009


Greek Getaway: Nafpaktos and Its Timeless Charm
Some time ago, I was searching for a suitable destination for a weekend getaway. I wanted a place that was relatively close, didn’t...

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Apr 3, 2009


The Clock Tower of Sighișoara – A Guardian of Time
Since the 14th century, the Clock Tower has stood as medieval Sighișoara’s most distinctive landmark, originally serving as the main...

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Nov 29, 2008


Tangier’s Historic Kasbah
Tangier’s Kasbah in Morocco, perched on a hilltop where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, is a captivating blend of history and...

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Jul 24, 2008


Nafplio, Where History Meets the Magic of Spring
Nafplio (or Nafplion), a gem on the Peloponnesian coast of Greece, feels like a town drawn from the pages of a storybook. With roots that...

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Apr 27, 2008


Castle Larisa - Argos, Greece
Perched on a rocky hill, Castle Larisa towers over Argos, Greece, a beacon of Byzantine and Venetian history. This fortress is a...

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Mar 6, 2008


Rome Never Sleeps—and Neither Does Trevi
It’s one of those corners of Rome that never sleeps—the square in front of the Trevi Fountain. Morning, afternoon, or deep into the...

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Aug 28, 2007


Hadrian Built It, Rome Transformed It
There’s a spot in Rome where the past isn’t something you read about—it’s something you climb. Castel Sant’Angelo is a storybook written...

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Aug 26, 2007


The Gothic Marvel of Avignon: Inside the Pope’s Palace
Nestled in the heart of Provence, the Pope’s Palace in Avignon is a masterpiece of medieval architecture and a striking testament to the...

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Aug 16, 2007


The Eternal Beauty of the Pantheon in Rome
In my view, few places in the world capture the grandeur and genius of ancient civilization like the Pantheon in Rome. Every time I stand...

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May 19, 2007


The Medieval Fortifications of Rhodes
Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese islands in the Mediterranean, is a Greek island that has been a strategic crossroads of...

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Apr 10, 2007


Lisbon: A City of Colors, Castles, and Stories
Lisbon is like a mosaic of history and charm, painted in vibrant hues of yellow, blue, and white. As we wandered through its steep,...

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Mar 12, 2007


Castel Nuovo: The Angevins, the Kingdom of Naples, and a Fortress of Power
Rising above the port of Naples, Castel Nuovo, or Maschio Angioino, stands as a symbol of power, conquest, and shifting rulers. Built in...

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Aug 9, 2006


Pompeii: The Roman City That Survived in Ash
I have always admired Ancient Rome—not just its conquests and grandeur, but the sheer brilliance of its structure. The Romans built an...

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Aug 9, 2006


Viscri Church and Village – A Timeless Saxon Legacy in Transylvania
Some places don’t just preserve history—they live in it. Viscri, a small village tucked away in Transylvania, Romania, is one of them....

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Apr 30, 2006


Rushed but Remarkable: My Visit to the Tower of London
Visiting the Tower of London was like diving headfirst into the pages of a history book—except with better views and a lot more humor. My...

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Oct 21, 2005


Paris from the Top of the Arc de Triomphe
At the heart of Place de l’Étoile, where twelve grand avenues radiate like the spokes of an overly ambitious wheel, the Arc de Triomphe...

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Sep 9, 2005