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THE SUBLIME AND THE HORRID
A politically incorrect blog about travel, diving, art, photography, food, books and other things that make life wonderful (or terrible). Cool photos, some bad videos and a lot of presumptuous and inconclusive words.
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul (Turkey): the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople: history, structure, and visitor experience
The Introvert Traveler
4 days ago8 min read
The Glassmakers of Murano (Venice): History, Art, and Craft of an Island That Made Glass
Visiting the Murano glassworks in Venice: is it worth it?
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7 days ago6 min read
Tips for visiting the Herculaneum excavations.
Tips for visiting the Herculaneum excavations. Everything you need to know: the city’s history, the eruption, the main sites, and logistics.
The Introvert Traveler
Jan 2410 min read
Everything you need to know about visiting Pompeii
The definitive guide to the Pompeii excavations. Non plus ultra ibis.
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Jan 2122 min read
The Rant. The Avios Points Odyssey: Traveling Through the Administrative Nightmare of Iberia, British Airways, and Qatar Airways
Avios Points and the Bureaucratic Hallucination of Iberia, British Airways, and Qatar Airways Customer Service
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Jan 177 min read
Airport Capsules: Jakarta vs. Istanbul
Airport capsules: two experiences compared. The sleep pods at Jakarta and Istanbul airports
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Jan 73 min read
The tourist’s backpack and the right weight: instructions for ruining your day (and your back)
What is the maximum weight one should carry on their back during a day of travel?
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Jan 33 min read
The Rant. Torments and Tortures for Those Who Block Escalators and Airport Moving Walkways
The Rant. The Unwritten Rules of Civil Coexistence on Airport Moving Walkways.
The Introvert Traveler
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Where (not) to eat street food in Istanbul: the balık ekmek stalls in Eminönü.
A Balık ekmek in Eminönü (Istanbul): a simple, popular fish sandwich, a lively atmosphere on the Golden Horn, and an authentic taste of everyday Istanbul.
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Dec 27, 20252 min read
Eat like the locals in Florence: Florentine lampredotto
Discover Florentine lampredotto: the best street food in Florence — a traditional sandwich rich in history, bold flavors, and true local authenticity.
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Dec 24, 20253 min read
Street food in Istanbul: Güneş Kokoreç
Do you have the courage to eat kokoreç?
Because if you do, a whole new world will open up — so what will you choose?
Red pill or blue pill?
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Dec 20, 20253 min read
Where to eat in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi — the Lamb of God, butchered and cooked to perfection just steps from Hagia Sophia.
Eat like the locals in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi — lamb morsels, meatballs, and nothing else.
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Dec 17, 20253 min read
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York, una delusione; un locale che vive sugli allori e su una posizione di grande prestigio
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Dec 10, 20252 min read
Where to eat seafood in New York: Fulton Fish Bar – Pier 17
Where to eat raw seafood in New York: The Fulton Fish Bar at Pier 17 in Manhattan — top quality at a surprisingly reasonable price.
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Dec 6, 20254 min read
Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh.
Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh Restaurant.
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Dec 3, 20253 min read
Where to eat ethnic Cuisine in Bologna: Fratelli Vietnam
Ethnic cuisine in Bologna: Fratelli Vietnam, a solid Vietnamese eatery
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Nov 22, 20252 min read
Antonio Canova's Pauline Borghese: Marble Venus and Imperial Ego
Antonio Canova’s Paolina Borghese: marble, vulgar glamour, and aristocratic embarrassment set to the beat of banlieue hip-hop. Un poil de chatte tire plus qu'une charrette de bœufs.
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Nov 19, 20256 min read
Things to do in Nara (Japan): Todaiji Temple
Discover Nara’s Tōdaiji Temple in Japan: the Great Buddha, its colossal guardians, and the spiritual essence of ancient Japan in a masterpiece of sacred art and architecture.
The Introvert Traveler
Nov 12, 20255 min read
Where to eat in Naples. Ode to the Sfogliatella: the edible baroque masterpiece God forgot to patent
Ode to the Neapolitan Sfogliatella: the edible baroque that defies logic, elegance, and dieting. A sharp, witty tale of crumbs, butter, and Neapolitan divinity.
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Nov 8, 20252 min read
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: Anatomy of an Empire
The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul: the splendor, wealth, and opulence of the Ottoman court, besieged by a monstrous serpent of tourists.
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Nov 5, 20259 min read
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