Posts in category ”Travel destinations”
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Influences in Gallipoli
The old town of Gallipoli sits on an island like a faded crown, tethered to the mainland by a bridge that looks like it’s been there forever. The scent of salt, fried fish, and old Catholic guilt hangs in the air.
The magic of Matera
There are places that wear their past like a scar. Matera doesn’t hide. It doesn’t gloss over. It stands there, carved into the rock, staring back through the centuries. Silent, enduring, and more real than most cities dare to be.
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.
Construction time again in Oslo
Last time I was in Oslo, the Opera house was the new poster boy of the harbor. Since then it has been construction time again, to borrow the name of the acclaimed third album by Depeche Mode.
Roadtrip along the Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way is a strange and wonderful thing. The name sounds like it was scribbled by a drunken poet or maybe a tourism board with a flair for drama.
Past and present in Bergen
As I look down on the city of Bergen from nearby mountain Fløyen, I try to understand the unique atmosphere of this place. Bergen is jammed tightly between fjords and seven mountaintops, nicknaming it “city of seven mountains”.
Paris Redux
Paris may be the city of light, romance, revolution and overpriced chocolate. A place where every cliché you’ve ever heard comes to life the second your foot hits the cobblestone. But this isn’t my first spin around the carousel.
Things to do in Budapest
Budapest is a very popular destination in the summer, and with good reason. The capital of Hungary has lots of things to discover and everyone will find something to their liking.
Tales of Turin
Many cities are associated with a landmark location. The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris and the Statue of Liberty is forever connected to New York city. Then there are some cities where the references are less than clear.