When did Summer go away? I was so sure only two weeks ago I walked the beaches of Sicily. In 40 degrees (Celsius). I was so sure. And right now I’m forced to cover myself head to toe and bathe in Summer melancholy. I am always thrust into the realization that Summer is gone and somehow freeze, trying to switch to another season. A dreaded colder season.
Sicilia, my dream island: full of history, especially art history and beautiful beaches. A hot Summer’s dream. It’s a huge island, the largest Mediterranean island. We were more than happy to stay in and enjoy 3 locations: Ortigia (which is an island in Siracusa), Noto and Catania. Continue Reading…
The most amazing views, the most amazing day. Going up Etna volcano was easy: 50 euros by cable car, up to 2500m. Even higher, 78 euros. I was happy even going up to 2500m, grabbing a Messina and enjoying the 15 degrees (Celsius) coming from 40. Continue Reading…
Sicily is really hot in August. My White Lotus dream was to be fabulous and at least manage to get a drink at San Domenico’s Bar. This is the hotel where the White Lotus season 2 was filmed. Continue Reading…
This is where I was always suppose to be. Where I belong. It’s taken me more than a decade to come to terms with it. Where? Up high, in London. Or anywhere in the UK.
The latest opening to see London from above is Horizon 22. Located at 22 Bishopsgate in The City of London, right near Bank station, this high rise location is perfect if you would like to go up and be above Sky Garden. Which is just a nudge below. Continue Reading…
Studied most of my life Art History. When you do that you seek out to see. To feel what it feels like to stand in front of a Michelangelo, or in this case, to go up and down inside a centuries old Gothic Cathedral. Glasgow offered me not one, but three Gothic escapes: The University of Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Necropolis. These 3 sites I highly recommend to any seeker of mystery, black history and adorer of everything bleak and gloomy. Continue Reading…
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