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

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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Uber, Cairo, and the Scams.

Uber, Cairo, and the Scams. A few essential tips to move around the Egyptian capital without getting ripped off.

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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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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 City’s Main Hub

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The best ice cream (gelato) shops in Bologna

A semi-serious political review of the best gelato shops in Bologna, Italy’s undisputed queen of woke.

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Leonardo Lounge – Milan Linate Airport: Somewhere Between Comfort and Mediocrity

Leonardo Exclusive Lounge at Milan Linate Airport (LIN): An Average Lounge Quickly Forgotten

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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...

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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The Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino: a Compendium of Intelligence and Wooden Wonder

Discover Federico da Montefeltro’s Studiolo in Urbino: a Renaissance masterpiece of wooden intarsia, restored and returned to its original splendor.

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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.

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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 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 eredità, tra gloria e decadenza.

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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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CIBO

Volete sapere cosa e dove mangiare? Eccovi serviti.

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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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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The best ice cream (gelato) shops in Bologna

A semi-serious political review of the best gelato shops in Bologna, Italy’s undisputed queen of woke.

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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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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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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.

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