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Some days ago was Fat Tuesday, the last day of Carnival, and even here in Sweden there are special traditions for that day. That day is the day that you eat the Semlor. Even if I came to Sweden for work several times, I never had the opportunity to taste those bunns; this is because usually …
Haven’t you ever heard somebody saying “I drop everything and flee to Bora Bora”? Looking at those exotic islands, so famous in the collective imagination, has always been one of Elisa‘s dream and the honeymoon has given her the opportunity to make it happen. Here’s her description of the wonderful trip. After …
I still remember that flight, noisy and shaky, back in August 2011 that brought us from Caracas to Gran Roque, 160 km away. Luckily only 45 minutes flight eased by the sight of the beautiful islands during the trip. Gran Roque is the largest island of the archipelago of Los …
In all the cities of northern Europe in December the Christmas markets are a tradition. Since some years here in Italy the tradition is catching on. When I was a kid I remember that there was talk of only those in South Tyrol and Trentino …. now there are everywhere …
In Piemonte there is a big choice when you want to visit one of the Savoy residences : there are the official residences, the winter ones, the summerones or even the spa. It ‘s always interesting to see how in the past centuries the choice of where to stay, even …
In order to discover Piemonte, we suggest you a walk in the province of Cuneo, in a small town that lies at the foot of the Alps, a few miles from the French border, and that was the independent capital of a marquis in the beginning of the 1100’s for four centuries : Marquis …
Here I am with other advices for “USA on the road.”The experience teaches, and it is always good to look for info, especially in situations where you are not so sure of doing the right thing.For this reason, I think it is appropriate to give you some tips on how to behave and what …
During my travels on the road in the United States what I do not ever miss is shopping.And only and strictly in the Outlet, with a capital O.The American outlets, for those who do not know them, have very little to do with european and italian ones. Without taking anything away from our …
Towards the end of their wanderings, Van Gogh and his brother Theo, arrived in Paris by choosing one of the corners that can still be considered among the most beautiful of the French capital: the Montmartre district. After taking a walk in the neighborhood of Pigalle and climbing through one of the …
If you’ve read the description of my profile you have read about my big love for the United States of America.This fondness brings me, whenever possibilie, to plan at least two weeks holiday in the U.S. and strictly “on the road”. I like to drive on USA streets, enjoy the endless views of the Midwest and …
