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The Pyramids of Giza: The Geometry of Time
Plan your visit to the Pyramids of Giza: construction history, architectural geometry, practical tips, and an honest account of what the experience...
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Prima Vista Lounge, Cagliari-Elmas Airport. Poor quality, and not just at first glance
The Prima Vista Lounge at Cagliari Elmas Airport: little more than a furnished corridor
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IGA Lounge, Istanbul Airport: the model of perfection
Ultimate comfort, fresh cuisine and exclusive services: the IGA Lounge Istanbul ranks among the best airport lounges worldwide.
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CAC Lounge, Cairo Airport. A shoddy lounge, on par with one of the worst airports in the world.
CAC Lounge at Cairo Airport, a disappointing lounge for a dreadful airport
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Cairo’s new Grand Egyptian museum (GEM): a colossus still waiting for a soul
The brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo; architectural grandeur and a still incomplete collection.
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Ahmed and the Cairene Bebop. A Tribute to Stefano Benni.
A homage to Cairo’s traffic and its taxi drivers in the style of Stefano Benni—may the Luisona rest lightly upon him.
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Street Photography in Egypt
Street photography in Egypt
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square: Wonders and Inadequacies
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Tutankhamun’s treasures, iconic artifacts, and a critical look at its fading yet historic displays. And dust,...
Food
Where to Eat in Florence (Even If It’s Not for the Food): the Caffè delle Oblate
Where to Eat in Florence: the Caffè delle Oblate, Not for the food but for the view.
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The Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino: a Compendium of Intelligence and Wooden Wonder
Explore the Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino
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Luca Signorelli in Orvieto Cathedral: the muscular apocalypse that outclasses Hollywood
Luca Signorelli’s frescoes in Orvieto Cathedral: a Technicolor blockbuster of chiseled abs and eternal damnation
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The Thistlegorm: The Story of a Ship, Its Tragic Fate, and the World’s Most Famous Shipwreck
The Thistlegorm wreck: an advanced wreck dive at 30 meters and a time capsule. Penetrations, currents, nitrox — everything you need to...