A Traditional Japanese Wedding in Miyajima
A sudden quietness fell on the Itsukushima Shrine, the highlight of Miyajima, together with the floating gate. I turned and …
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Best of Switzerland: Hiking Along the Wonderful Aletsch Glacier
Time blurs memories and I can’t tell when my love affair with ice and glaciers began. I suspect it’s …
Mantua and the Magnificent Palazzo del Te: a Must-See for Art Enthusiasts
Narrow alleys bordered by beautiful ancient buildings, impressive squares, the quiet shores of the lake. On top of that, …
Völklinger Hütte: Unusual and Riveting UNESCO World Heritage Site
Can you imagine an ironworks plant being a UNESCO World Heritage Site? As an Italian used to the archaeological wonders in Rome, …
Modena, UNESCO World Heritage Site Where Beauty is Set in stone
Known for balsamic vinegar, Maserati headquarter and world-famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, Modena is one of the most charming …
Himeji Castle and the Legend of Princess Sen
Is there anything as evocative as a castle perched atop a hill? Imposing and graceful, Himeji Castle is likely …
The Fairytale Trulli of Alberobello. So Neat to seem Unreal
I remember dreaming of seeing one day the trulli of Alberobello since I was a child. With their whitewashed …
