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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 best ice cream (gelato) shops in Bologna
A semi-serious political review of the best gelato shops in Bologna, Italyâs undisputed queen of woke.
The Introvert Traveler
Nov 1, 20255 min read
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Uber, Cairo, and the Scams.
Uber, Cairo, and the Scams. A few essential tips to move around the Egyptian capital without getting ripped off.
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 29, 20252 min read
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Plaza Premium Lounge, Rome Fiumicino (FCO): an oasis of comfort just steps from the gate
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport: Comfort and Good Food in the Eternal Cityâs Main Hub
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 25, 20252 min read
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Leonardo Lounge â Milan Linate Airport: Somewhere Between Comfort and Mediocrity
Leonardo Exclusive Lounge at Milan Linate Airport (LIN): An Average Lounge Quickly Forgotten
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 22, 20251 min read
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ViP Pau Casals Lounge â Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN): A model of hospitality and comfort
Vip Pau Casals Lounge, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN): One of the Best Airport Lounges I Have Experienced
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 18, 20252 min read
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Prima Vista Lounge â Bologna Marconi Airport: Yet Another Disappointment from an Inadequate Hub
Prima Vista Lounge at Bologna Marconi Airport (BLQ): Still a Long Way to Go
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 15, 20254 min read
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Piranesi Lounge Milan Linate: a small museum with mediocre food and jet-set patrons
The Piranesi Lounge at Linate Airport: original Piranesi prints, somewhat cramped spaces, poor food, and plenty of quiet
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 11, 20252 min read
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The Pyramids of Giza: The Geometry of Time
Discover the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as youâve never seen them: history, construction, mysteries, and the real experience before eternity in stone.
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 8, 202522 min read
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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
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 5, 20251 min read
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IGA Lounge, Istanbul Airport: the model of perfection
The IGA Lounge Istanbul: a model of comfort and quality in a modern and efficient airport
The Introvert Traveler
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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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
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 27, 20252 min read
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Cairo's new Grand Egyptian museum (GEM): a colossus still waiting for a soul
The brand-new GEM Museum in Cairo; architectural splendor and a still incomplete collection.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 24, 20255 min read
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Street Photography in Egypt
Street Photography in Egypt
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 18, 20250 min read
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo's Tahrir Square: Wonders and Inadequacies
Scopri la storia e i capolavori del Museo Egizio di Piazza Tahrir al Cairo: dal tesoro di Tutankhamon alla sua ereditĂ , tra gloria e decadenza.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 16, 202516 min read
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The Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino: a Compendium of Intelligence and Wooden Wonder
Discover Federico da Montefeltroâs Studiolo in Urbino: a Renaissance masterpiece of wooden intarsia, restored and returned to its original splendor.
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 6, 20256 min read
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Luca Signorelli in Orvieto Cathedral: the muscular apocalypse that outclasses Hollywood
Luca Signorelliâs frescoes in Orvieto Cathedral: a Technicolor blockbuster of chiseled abs and eternal damnation
The Introvert Traveler
Sep 3, 20253 min read
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The Thistlegorm: The Story of a Ship, Its Tragic Fate, and the World's Most Famous Shipwreck
Thistlegorm: an advanced wreck dive at 30 meters. Penetrations, currents, nitrox â everything you need to plan your dive.
The Introvert Traveler
Aug 9, 20259 min read
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The Scrovegni Chapel (Padua): Giotto, Color, and the Dawn of the Renaissance
Discover Giottoâs revolutionary fresco cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel of Padua â a masterpiece of early 14th-century art that marks the dawn of the Italian Renaissance. Plan your visit and explore its history, symbolism, and breathtaking colors.
The Introvert Traveler
Aug 3, 202510 min read
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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.
The Introvert Traveler
Jul 15, 202511 min read
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A tribute to Central Park (New York)
A tribute to Central Park, New York
The Introvert Traveler
Jul 12, 20252 min read
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