I'm a writer, a world citizen: across earth, water & sky
Da un anno era programmato questo viaggio, o forse anche ben oltre i 12 mesi, non ricordo in quale occasione me ne aveva parlato per la prima volta l’amico Danilo. Volevo in qualche modo festeggiare la conclusione della mia attività lavorativa… col desiderio di rivedere quei posti che avevo più volte visitato quando ancora lavoravo …
Continue reading "Brasile e Argentina: tre folli città ed una cascata divina"
Sabato 29 luglio da Zurigo, il volo per l’Islanda è durato ca. 4 ore. Siamo arrivati nel primo pomeriggio e dopo aver ritirato l’auto a noleggio, abbiamo velocemente raggiunto l’appartamento (Home by the Sea a Keflavik) dove abbiamo passato la prima notte.Con Massimo abbiamo verificato il percorso per il giorno seguente, sulla base dell’itinerario già …
Continue reading "Iceland, the land of the old Gods * Islanda la patria degli antichi Dei"
The program was another, very adventurous and more road-trip, but due to a mishap (not on my account) we could not reach the North Cape. I will fulfill my wish later, with more tranquility and following the fixed route to the north of Umea (my husband has already proposed to follow me). This time, we …
For a few years I had a "plan" to visit Scandinavia with a dear friend and his oldtimer car. For various reasons, however, we did not succeed... the fate. Then suddenly the cards turned on the table and the possibility of doing this even more adventurous adventure came up again... but with both my children! …
above image courtesy of Pam Renault - Poitier A blanket of dark clouds covers the sky of that gloomy afternoon, yet an indefinable joy drags my thoughts, through those same alleys where, a few weeks before, an autumn sun had radiated over our steps.The smell of wet leaves and grass, tickles the desire for a …
Continue reading "Strands of Crystal in Paris * Fili di Cristallo"
Italian Text * Testo in italiano In a place difficult to reach by land, an ascetic lived and probably still lives. He was no longer young, but the years had not yet marked his flesh with aches and pains that are typical of aging. Time seemed to stand still for him! Many came from afar …
The desire to escape, even if the years pass by quickly, is always extremely alive! Fortunately, I have a very understanding husband (he knew my problem with the adventure even before I got married), so it gives me great pleasure to have him by my side even though sometimes the goals are particular. Petra and …
From May 30th to June 6th 2019 with my mother I made an exciting journey of a thousand kilometers, along the Italian and French Alps, to discover new spiritual emotions. We spent the first night in Sant-Pierre at the Hotel Lo Fleyè, near Aosta in the homonymous valley. Arriving in the early afternoon, we took …
Volcán de Agua, Volcán de Fuego e Volcán Acatenango The next day, in Antigua, I was delighted to see Tito, the writer friend whom I greatly appreciate for his huge literary talent, and we made the acquaintance of his wife Patricia. In Antigua, we were hosted in the country house of his friends Olivia and …
Continue reading "Central America: Guatemala the land of volcanoes"
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "On the Atlantic coast: Portugal * Portogallo"
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 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 …
Although many years are gone by, I awfully miss my previous job in the civil aviation. I do travel around the globe each day... most of the time in a daydream... Quite good enough. After a couple of months, back from some real vacation, inside me again arouses a strange deep need: unravel another place …
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 …
The intense desire to travel and do some good deed, does not leave me... and from this Sinhalese's adventure we learned something new. L'intenso desiderio di viaggiare e di fare una buona azione, non mi abbandona... e dall'avventura cingalese abbiamo imparato qualcosa di nuovo. more pictures and the whole reportage * leggete la storia e guardate le …
Continue reading "Sri Lanka: a leap into the ancient history"
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 …
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... .
There's a place we like to visit a few times a year. A place surrounded by nature where people live in close contact with the animals ... then the boys do heartrending scenes when we have to redo our suitcases to go home! More photos of the farm on Bottaccino **** C'è un posto …
I could write pages upon pages, to praise the beauty of this nation... many years ago I visited the upper part of the Peloponnese, and for work I had been many times in Athens. Over time, this nation is also a bit changed, the city has expanded, although in truth the country has remained the …
Not often enogh we reach the Agriturismo Al Bottaccino in Monsummano Terme - Italy! This is an amazing place to be, in perfect armony with the surrounding. A place where Nature is wonderfully unspoilt... The farm has diversified accommodation, suitable for single travelers or family (our case). Visit the web site to get you a …
Continue reading "How to relax and enjoy Life surrounded by Nature"
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In questo "Paradiso degli Dei", nell’aria umida del tardo pomeriggio, ci ritroviamo a passeggiare tra le altissime palme. I ragazzi sono a qualche metro da noi, intenti a controllare ogni angolo della spiaggia sperando di trovare qualche conchiglia abbandonata dai flutti. Il sole accarezza la seta del mio pareo, con l’orlo bagnato fino ai polpacci, …
Vienna, città imperiale, luogo sommo della cultura musicale… ma non solo. Un vagabondare attraverso viuzze ed immensi viali alberati, carrozze trainate da cavalli e tram s’incrociano tranquillamente al passaggio di autovetture nella frenesia d’ogni giorno. Palazzi sontuosi, enormi, in stile barocco si distinguono ma amalgamano allo stile neoclassico di costruzioni più recenti, un connubio perfetto …
Claudine Giovannoni 