Saint Catherine of Alexandria’s Festival in Sardinia (Bulls, Horses, and Roses)
The smartest thing the Catholic religion could possibly think of has been to incorporate pagan rituals into its own ceremonies. ...
Exploring the scents and sounds of Sidon, Lebanon
It’s easy to be seduced by the Middle East. A cluster of cultures and civilizations that followed one another, this ...
Secret Sardinia, Shelter of the Knights Templar
It’s easy to be seduced by Sardinia’s irregular beauty. The island’s rugged mountains framed by sandy beaches and crystal clear ...
The silk weavers of Orgosolo: a tradition at risk of disappearing
I have already written about Orgosolo stunning street art and about its antimilitarist spirit. Orgosolo, however, is not only politics. ...
Emirates Palace: A 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Abu Dhabi
As soon as you land at Abu Dhabi airport, you will be surrounded by luxury. Immediately showing love for tall ...
Dubai’s Top 7 Sightseeing Spots: The Old and The New
The first time I went to Dubai, two years ago, I wasn’t impressed. To the extent that when my parents ...
My visit to the former US embassy in Tehran
It’s recent news the diplomatic crisis between Iran and the UK, and when I visited the former US embassy in ...
Visiting the Museum of the Inquisition in Cordoba
When I made the unfortunate suggestion to visit the Museum of the Inquisition in Cordoba on the last morning of ...
Pratobello, a ghost town, or breeding ground for revolution?
“Does anybody live here in Pratobello?” Smirk. “Who would want to live here?!” A shepherd from Orgosolo was guarding his ...
Delicacies at Qingdao street food market, China | Photo Story
East Asia is famous worldwide for its street food, and in China, I’ve been to many lovely markets. The best ...
Journey through Roman Grandeur
Recently, I was invited by Context Travel to a cultural walk led by Dr. Francesca Barberini through the magnificence of ...
In India, country full of contrasts
A trip to India is a cluster of emotions. I’m not alone in saying this, you can ask anybody you ...
Moments from a traditional Indian wedding
Even though I had no idea where I was going, I felt lucky enough to be invited to a traditional Indian ...
In Uttarakhand, where God was born
One of the most offbeat places to visit in Uttarakhand is Manila, unknown by most travellers and still off-topic on most ...
Visiting Manila – a hidden gem in Uttarakhand state
After visiting the state of Rajasthan, I looked for some less “touristy” destination and found it in a tiny village ...