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TRAVEL

The latest posts about travel; practical guides and travel tales from your personal wannabe Bruce Chatwin.

The Ark of Saint Dominic (Bologna): a must-see collective work of the greatest names in Italian sculpture

The Ark of Saint Dominic in Bologna: the extraordinary masterpiece created over two centuries by the most extraordinary dream team of Italian sculpture.

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Street Photography in Istanbul (June 2025)

Street Photography in Istanbul

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A tribute to Central Park (New York)

A tribute to Central Park, New York

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Süleymaniye Hamam, turkish bath in Istanbul. The ultimate pleasure of the senses.

The Süleymaniye Hamam in Istanbul — not just a Turkish bath, but more accurately the antechamber of paradise.

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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell'Arca (Bologna), a dramatic and nonconformist sculptural marvel

The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell'Arca: four penitent Magdalenes, a lifeless Messiah, a photobomber, and a mourner. Come and discover the marvel wrought by Niccolò dell'Arca.

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Restaurants in Bologna. All'Osteria Bottega: The Temple of Traditional Bolognese Cuisine

Eat like the locals in Bologna: All’Osteria Bottega: the unsurpassed, unrivaled, superlative temple of traditional Bolognese cuisine.

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DIVING

If you think that the Assyrians invented scuba diving by breathing out of a goat's stomach, that tanks are filled with oxygen, and that megalodons still swim in the oceans, this is your blog.

The Right dive suit for Tropical Waters: Why You Should Consider Buying a Second Dive Suit

Why the 5mm Wetsuit Is the “All-Season” Option — But You Should Still Consider Buying a 3mm if You Plan to Dive in Warm Waters

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DIN vs Yoke: Choosing the Right Regulator Fitting for Scuba Diving

DIN or Yoke Scuba Regulator: Everything You Never Dared to Ask
Do they double as erotic toys? Will they rise in value like Bitcoin? Should they be placed to the left or right of the wine glass?

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The wobbegong shark: the cuddly master of camouflage in the Papuan seas.

Wobbegong Shark: The Fuzzy-Faced Oddball of the Indian Ocean

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Diving in cenotes in Yucatan peninsula (Dos Ojos, Carwash, Angelita): An Experience Out of Time and Space

Dive with me into the cenotes of Tulum to discover a unique diving experience in breathtaking and surreal environments.

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Why correct weighting in scuba diving is a matter of safety. How to choose the right amount of weights for your dives

Se sei solito immergerti con una fila di incudini legata intorno alla vita, forse questo post potrebbe fare per te

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All You Need to Know About Diving in Cozumel (Mexico)

Everything you need to know for a diving trip to Cozumel: thriving reefs, abundant marine life, and exhilarating drift dives.

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ART

Pontormo, Michelangelo, Piero della Francesca, Goya, Correggio, Parmigianino, Bernini, Bronzino, Piranesi, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Klimt...

Books on sculpture. "Sculpture: Processes and Principles" by Rudolf Wittkower: When Art Takes Shape from Matter

A review of the book "Sculpture: processes and principles" by Rudolf Wittkower"

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All the art in Florence

A PDF list, complete with a map, of all the major artworks in Florence.

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The Ark of Saint Dominic (Bologna): a must-see collective work of the greatest names in Italian sculpture

The Ark of Saint Dominic in Bologna: the extraordinary masterpiece created over two centuries by the most extraordinary dream team of Italian sculpture.

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The Prada museum in Madrid

The Prada Museum in Madrid… a fashion museum? A dyslexic tribute to *Pravda*?

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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell'Arca (Bologna), a dramatic and nonconformist sculptural marvel

The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Niccolò dell'Arca: four penitent Magdalenes, a lifeless Messiah, a photobomber, and a mourner. Come and discover the marvel wrought by Niccolò dell'Arca.

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The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid: a cultural institution that escapes mass tourism

Discover the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid: a journey through European art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, featuring masterpieces by Ghirlandaio, Carpaccio, and Caravaggio.

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FOOD

You want to know where and what to eat? I got you covered.

Roman food: What to Order (and Understand) When Visiting Rome

Eat like the locals in Rome. Worried you might feel a bit lost when facing the menu of a typical Roman trattoria? Let me take you by the hand and guide you through what to eat in Rome.

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Seafood restaurants in Rimini. Fine dining. Trattoria Da Lucio.

Trattoria Da Lucio, Rimini. Cucina fine dining e pesce dry aged. Uno spettacolo.

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Restaurants in Bologna. All'Osteria Bottega: The Temple of Traditional Bolognese Cuisine

Eat like the locals in Bologna: All’Osteria Bottega: the unsurpassed, unrivaled, superlative temple of traditional Bolognese cuisine.

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Restaurants in Chinatown, Manhattan: House of Joy. Like 'Big Trouble in Little China'—but with dim sum instead of demons.

Dove mangiare a Manhattan. House of Joy: una macchina bellica della ristorazione cantonese. Dim sum, baozi, mochi. Qualità sopraffina al minor prezzo immaginabile.

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