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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 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.
The Introvert Traveler
Jul 9, 20259 min read
Street Photography in Istanbul (June 2025)
Street Photography in Istanbul
The Introvert Traveler
Jul 2, 20250 min read
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.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 26, 20256 min read
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.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 21, 20254 min read
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.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 14, 20254 min read
Restaurants in Venice. Le Antiche Carampane: eat like the locals in venice.
Review of Trattoria Le Antiche Carampane in Venice — a stronghold of authentic lagoon cuisine.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 5, 20255 min read
Beaches in Northern Sardinia. La Pelosa Beach (Stintino).
La Pelosa Beach in Stintino. A paradise desecrated on the altar of mass tourism.
The Introvert Traveler
Jun 3, 20251 min read
"Modern Bodies" at the Accademia Gallery in Venice. Leonardo's Vitruvian Man and many other treasures
Review of the exhibition “Corpi Moderni” at the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice — a show rich in graphic and bibliographic treasures, from Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man to Michelangelo’s Libyan Sibyl, including rare incunabula and sixteenth-century printed books.
The Introvert Traveler
May 24, 20257 min read
The Municipal Library and the Archiginnasio Palace (Bologna). History on the walls.
The Archiginnasio Palace in Bologna: from the historic seat of the world’s first university to a renowned center of learning and excellence as a library.
The Introvert Traveler
May 23, 20257 min read
Stolen phone while you're traveling: what to do
Have you ever thought about what you’d do if your smartphone were stolen — the one with your banking app, trading platforms, cloud storage, personal emails, and photos of your kids — while you’re traveling? Here’s a guide on what to do before, during, and after the theft.
The Introvert Traveler
May 11, 20254 min read
Rome, the Vatican, the Pope, St. Peter's Square and the Angelus
Experiencing the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square: A Journey Through Faith, Security, and Spectacle
The Introvert Traveler
May 10, 20254 min read
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.
The Introvert Traveler
May 1, 20256 min read
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York: A Temple of Bibliomania and Renaissance Art in Modernity
Visit with me the Morgan Library in New York — a sanctuary of books, art, and bibliophilic collecting.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 28, 20256 min read
La Valette Lounge at Malta Airport (MLA): Elegance and Comfort
La Valette Lounge at Malta Airport (MLA): Exceptional Comfort and Superb Food
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 21, 20252 min read
The MoMA in Manhattan, New York: Temple of Modern Art between Avant-garde and Contradiction
Visit the MoMA in New York with me, exploring contemporary provocations and masterpieces of 20th-century art.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 17, 20258 min read
Japanese Knives in Tokyo: A Journey Through the Blades of Kappabashi and Tsukiji
A Complete Guide to Buying a Handcrafted Japanese Knife: Types, Materials, Selection, and Care
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 14, 20259 min read
American Express Centurion Lounge, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York
The Centurion Lounge at LaGuardia Airport: A Slightly Disappointing Experience Given the High Expectations
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 12, 20253 min read
The State Hall of the Austrian National Library in Vienna: a Baroque Temple of Knowledge
The Grand Hall of the Austrian National Library: A Baroque Monument to the Book and to Knowledge
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 10, 20253 min read
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.
The Introvert Traveler
Apr 4, 202512 min read
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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Apr 3, 202510 min read
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