Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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Getting bloated in Bologna
The lush region Emilia-Romagna is wedged between the steady Po river in the north and the grip of the Apennines in the south. Its fertile terroir of the longest river in Italy joins forces with the micro climate from the valley winds to create a culinary pride of epic proportions.
Under the Tuscan sun
It feels good to be back under the Tuscan sun. Today I’m enjoying a sunny spring day in Florence, Tuscany’s vibrant heart. Last time I was in Florence, the city was totally overrun.
The layers of London
Landing back in London usually hits me like a headlong plunge into a familiar rabbit hole, but this time, something is different. The city has been rattled by Brexit, reeling from the loss of Queen Elizabeth and gasping for air once more after the Covid times.
The sound of Berlin
It’s a scorching summer day in Berlin with 30 degrees. Coincidentally, it’s been 40 years since the release of Summer in Berlin, the well-known song by German band Alphaville. This was a song that I listened to a lot at the time it was released way back in 1984.
A taste of Swabia
As I walked through a lush garden in the heart of Stuttgart, I pondered my options for the evening dinner. Stuttgart is sometimes nicknamed Schwabenmetropole, referring to its location in the middle of Swabia.
The Orecchiette ladies of Bari
The old part of Bari was known as “mugging town” a few decades ago. The tradition of theft started way back in 1087, as Barese sailors managed to steal the bones of St Nicholas (the model for Santa Claus) from Turkey and brought his remains to their city.
Influences in Gallipoli
As with many cities around the Mediterranean Sea, Gallipoli has a checkered past with influences from a multitude of invading forces. The old town of Gallipoli is located on an island, facing the Ionian Sea.
The magic of Matera
I’m in Matera, an ancient town in the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. The area is full of ancient caves, where people have lived for 7000 years.
The streets of Turin
It feels good to be back in Turin, even though the smog is worse than ever due to the cold weather inversion and coal-fueled heritage. The streets are sparsely populated this dark evening, since the air is cold and spring is still a distant memory.
Legendary hotels
Some hotels in the world are steeped in myths and lore. Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles is arguably one of the most legendary hotels in the world, with equally legendary guests.