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Gli ultimi post specificamente riguardanti i viaggi; consigli pratici e racconti di viaggio da Bruce Chatwin de' noantri.

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 — everything you need to plan your dive.

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A tribute to Central Park (New York)

A tribute to Central Park, New York

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The Scrovegni Chapel (Padua): Giotto, Color, and the Dawn of the Renaissance

Discover Giotto’s revolutionary fresco cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel of Padua — 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.

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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 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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DIVING

Se pensate che gli Assiri abbiano inventato il diving respirando da uno stomaco di capra, che le bombole siano piene di ossigeno e che i megalodonti nuotino negli oceani, questo è il blog che fa per voi.

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 — everything you need to plan your dive.

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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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The Sublime Art of Avoiding Conversations (and Fellow Countrymen)

Do you really want to discover the world? Start by choosing who NOT to travel with.

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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

If you usually dive with a row of anvils tied around your waist, this post might just be for you.

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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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ARTE

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

The Scrovegni Chapel (Padua): Giotto, Color, and the Dawn of the Renaissance

Discover Giotto’s revolutionary fresco cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel of Padua — 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.

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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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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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CIBO

Volete sapere cosa e dove mangiare? Eccovi serviti.

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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