I'm a writer, a world citizen: across earth, water & sky
. I'm still baffled, my daughter yells at me from her bedroom last night: "Mom Notre Dame is on fire"! Looking at the images, those emotions that I felt every time I entered the magnificent cathedral came back to life. Paris has always been in my heart, since the first time I visited it in …
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See some more descriptions and pictures at this link Actually, between 1985 and 1997 I had been hundred of times in London! When flying with the Airbus 310 (Swissair), the night's stop in LHR were the great occasion to visit the city and attend to many musicals, or classical music concerts. I loved (and still …
A volte ci mettiamo a programmare viaggi in terre lontane, oltre oceano e magari sopportando delle trasferte di giorni interi... quando in verità, abbiamo posti incantevoli ad un paio d'ore d'auto da dove viviamo. A Sara Luna è stato offerto un corso di musica da camera di una settimana ad Arosa, nel canton Grigioni (avendo …
On the road to Calabria, in the most southerly part of Italy, we stayed two nights in Rome. The Eternal City has always fascinated me and every occasion for a visit is always welcomed with joy (see more photos here). But long-standing friends also live in Rome, and with Nunzia I share the passion of …
For a long time I had promised my mother to take her to Fátima, a Marian place of worship linked to the apparition in 1917 of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three young shepherds. I had already been a couple of times in Portugal, several years ago. I had visited Lisbon and Porto during the …
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More pictures here * ulteriori fotografie I desperately needed rest, to recharge the batteries and to dedicate myself solely to my health and mind care. With Nadia, a friend I've known for 40 years, I knew I could easily do this kind of experience. Ayurveda is a complete science, thousands of years old, that I …
I never dreamed of reaching this nation between the East and the West, where the new capital Astana is located in the northern part of Kazakhstan which is the ninth country in the world by extension. The western provinces of Atyrau and Manystau overlook the Caspian Sea, most of the territory consists of steppe without …
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My girl and I were planning this trip since a couple years! Actually, I wanted to go back to these places but as well I desired to share the emotions with my daughter and Sara Luna wanted to share this with her school mate Melissa. We flew with Swiss from Milano to Zurich and then …
Last time I visited Puglia, was around forty years ago. I loved to go there with my mom, some sad feelings about the past, beautiful moment we spent alone the two of us... remembering youth time gone and the future still undisclosed. From Bari, we went up to San Giovanni Rotondo to visit Padre Pio …
Although I could not reach Gangotri to admire the peaks of the Himalayas, in Rishikesh, I found the Peace of the senses! After an exhausting journey by taxi from Delhi, arrived in Rishikesh the calm and relaxed atmosphere has enveloped us in its enthralling beauty. If it wasn't for my brother's back problems, the stay …
After thirty years, I have had the opportunity to revisit the island of Mauritius located in the south-western Indian Ocean. The Republic of Mauritius is part of the Mascarene Islands, which are of volcanic origin, and is considered part of the African continent being at about 900 km from Madagascar. The isle measure 58 km …
When you meet someone special... you realize that the world may hold for you wonderful surprises! Then you feel better knowing that you are not alone facing a major battle to change the paradigms of a corrupt society... Thank you dearest Tricia and Shawn 🙂 With pleasure I share with you this new adventure of …
This was my first visit to Ukraine. In Kiev I already had several stopover, when I worked for the swiss national airline, but at that time were not provided overnight stays. I did not know exactly what to expect and I had not time to do a search on the web… somehow I preferred to …
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The centuries have left their mark, and not only ruins on which was rebuilt… Spain’s culture is steeped of the rich past, a mixture of Magna Roma and Arab vestiges. The trip to Zaragoza became an eclipse in the memories of the past, allowing me to be transported by a lot of emotions, enhanced by …
I was dreaming about this trip since a very long time... Sognavo questo viaggio da molto tempo... Read about it and see the pictures! * Leggi qualche emozione dal mio diario e guarda le foto... .
Claudine Giovannoni 