Dec
13
London, the Axis Mundi
I was exhilarated and beside myself with joy even before arriving in London. The reasons have to do with highbrow
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Nov
13
Book Review: The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
I am a bit late to this party, since The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón was published
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Jun
05
Naples: Tanta roba!
Tanta roba is a very common and beloved phrase in Italian due to its versatility. It can directly translate as
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Mar
20
Umbria: Green Heart of Italy
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Umbria is the new Tuscany, less crowded, lesser known, slower-paced, yet sophisticated and
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Feb
07
To See the Sea in Tuscany
It came as a surprise to me that Tuscany was not all green, smooth, rolling hills and vineyards as far
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Jan
27
Under the Tuscan Sun: Cortona
All you need to know about me is that I heroically bear the cosmic injustice of
not owning a house
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Jun
26
In Bruges
Bruges, an enchanting small city in Belgium, holds a special place in my sentimental history because that is the place
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May
30
Malaysia, truly Asia
After the luxury and grandeur of postcard-perfect Singapore, the next leg of the
trip was the neighboring Malaysia. It is
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Apr
25
Singapore Sling
We were duly warned, I have to admit that. At the checking-in counter of Zürich
airport, heading to Singapore,
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Jan
19
My Africa: Gambia
This was our second trip to Africa, after a previous resort stay in Tunisia, we
decided to plunge deeper and
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