Posts with tag ”italy”
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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.
Movie locations around the world part 8
This is part 8 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover, Michael Palin’s New Europe, Michael Palin’s Pole to Pole, Michael Palin’s Sahara, Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation, November Man, Homeland, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Home Alone 2, Blood Diamond.
Memories of Burano
The corona virus is spreading throughout the world like a wildfire. My thoughts goes to all the affected countries in these troubled times. The nation being worst hit in Europe at the moment is Italy.
Movie locations around the world part 7
This is part 7 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Inferno, Moonraker, Way of the Dragon, A Room with a View, Mission Impossible 4, Eat Pray Love, National Treasure, Night at the Museum, XXX, Depeche Mode.
Wonders of the Vatican
There are few places on Earth where the divine smacks you across the face with such unapologetic grandeur. Vatican City is an empire built not on conquest, but on belief, guilt and an impressive collection of priceless art. It sits there smugly in the heart of Rome like a jewel-encrusted Fabergé egg, holy and priceless.
New Years Eve in Rome
Today, the Eternal City becomes the Eternal Party. Tourists flock to the big sights like modern-day gladiators armed with selfie sticks and plastic champagne flutes. Locals? They know better.
Exploring Pompeii
It’s a sunny day, but the past is anything but. Pompeii isn’t just ruins. It’s a moment, frozen in terror and volcanic fury. In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius blew its top and gave the Roman Empire a masterclass in humility.
Looking for pizza in Naples
Naples is a city that doesn’t give a damn what you think. It’s chaotic, gritty and full of garbage. The kind of place where chaos isn’t a bug, it’s a feature.
Legacy of the masters in Florence
Some cities keep their best cards close to the chest, being careful not to spill any secrets to visitors. Florence is the complete opposite. This city flaunts its goods like a dancer at the Moulin Rouge.
Impending doom of Venice
Venice has always felt like a dream. A fever dream soaked in salt water and laced with crumbling elegance. A city defying logic, with no roads and no cars, just a tight weave of alleyways clinging to the edge of oblivion. But dreams fade.