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Art in motion – pouring cider in Asturias
One of the first things any visitor to the principality of Asturias (map) in northern Spain will notice is the abundance of so-called ‘sidrerias’….
Ten things to do in Cyprus
Cyprus is a large island located near Turkey and has an intriguing but turbulent past. Birthplace of Greek goddess Aphrodite, Cyprus has sandy beaches,…
The seductive curves of Centro Niemeyer
The Centro Niemeyer is a cultural complex in Avilés (map), one of the largest towns in the Spanish principality of Asturias, and is part…
The splendour of the Lake District
Imagine green rolling hills that stretch to the feet of massive, boulder-like mountains. In the valleys, tranquil, finger-like lakes extend for miles, their forested…
Visiting the Calci Charterhouse in Tuscany
The Calci Charterhouse is a magnificent Carthusian monastery located in Calci (map), at the foothills of the Monti Pisani (Pisan Mountains) about ten kilometers…
A treasure trove in the forest
The origins of the famous Kröller-Müller Museum can be traced back to a course in art appreciation. In the late-19th century, the Kröller-Müller family…
A weekend in St. Albans
To be honest, when I was invited to visit St. Albans, I had no clue where it was and what to expect. I quickly…
Exploring London in the rain
There is nothing more discouraging for me, as a traveler, than arriving at my destination to find rain, snow, bitter cold or maybe even…