I'm a writer, a world citizen: across earth, water & sky
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 …
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 …
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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 che …
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 …
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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, …
Claudine Giovannoni 