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Very nice picture .Vacation
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5 good reasons to choose a ski resort in the Dolomites

Whether it is for hiking or skiing I find the mountains always fascinating, no matter in which country or continent.Dolomites are special for many reasons and they are gorgeous every season of the year. Let’s start with winter and 5 good reasons to spend a holiday in a ski resort in the Dolomites:@ Awesome views and landscapes: this might seem obvious, but I know lots of resorts where you can have great skiing and snowboarding and that’s it. To this respect Cortina d’Ampezzo, Corvara, Selva di…See More
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What’s on in Italy. A few November picks!

Whether you are planning a visit in Italy for business or for leisure, tracking events is a hard work. I thus picked some events which I found particularly interesting (a concept which will certainly be questioned by the ones having other interests, but that’s how it is).RomeMusic passionate won’t miss Roma Jazz Festival. The event, taking place from November 8 to November 30 at the Auditorium, will be hosting some of…See More
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Skiing in La Thuile: Great snow until Spring

Ski season is approaching and all passionate skiers are impatiently waiting for resorts opening. Italy offers great places for ski lovers, especially in the Alps and the Dolomites. Finding the right resort, according to ones tastes and needs, might be tricky thus I will be writing a few posts on the main Italian ski resorts to help you choose.I am starting with La Thuile – Espace San Bernardo, one of my favourite sites.Located at the end of Aosta Valley, close to the border with France and…See More
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Travel, learn and have fun: Photography courses in Italy

I love photography although I am an amateur taking the normal-as-usual pictures, and one of the things on my dream list is taking a class to understand and manage at least the basic techniques of this wonderful art. You might be also willing to improve your ability as a photographer, and Italy could be the right place to take a course and improve your skills while staying in wonderful locations.FlorenceADA – Accademia d’Arte in Florence proposes basic and semi-intensive photography courses with…See More
Blog post by Simon Oct 19, 2009
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Diving in Mediterranean Sea: Discover Ustica

I’m mostly diving in tropical seas, where the water is warm and corals are so colourful. But my usual dive buddy recently proposed to me to spend a few days in Ustica, a small island not far from Palermo well-known for its diving spots and considered among the bests scuba sites in the Mediterranean Sea.Ustica is easy to reach by hydrofoil or ferry from Palermo, a journey of 1,5 to 3 hours. This island, of volcanic origins, is almost wild and vegetation is limited.To read further please go to…See More
Blog post by Simon Oct 16, 2009
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Great tips from NYT Travel: 100 hotels in Europe under 150 dollars

I just stepped in this article featured on New York Times’ Travel pages and wanted to share it. Indeed, finding budget hotels in the main European cities can be a hard task and if one lacks of reliable sources what appeared to be a great bargain might result in bad surprises.I filed this great tips list in my travel file so that I’ll have it on hand as soon…See More
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The multiple faces of Singapore

In my mind, Singapore has always been linked to shopping, wealth, clean roads, well-educated people and a great ethnic mix. Indeed Singapore is all of this, but I also discovered that it is much more than that.No doubt. If you are a shopping-addicted (I’m not!), Singapore is your place! To read further go to…See More
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waitinginthedark
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5 good reasons to choose a ski resort in the Dolomites



Whether it is for hiking or skiing I find the mountains always fascinating, no matter in which country or continent.



Dolomites are special for many reasons and they are gorgeous every season of the year. Let’s start with winter and 5 good reasons to spend a holiday in a ski resort in the Dolomites:



@ Awesome views and landscapes: this might seem obvious, but I know lots of resorts where you can have great skiing and snowboarding and that’s it.… Continue

Posted on December 3, 2009 at 2:17pm

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What’s on in Italy. A few November picks!

Whether you are planning a visit in Italy for business or for leisure, tracking events is a hard work. I thus picked some events which I found particularly interesting (a concept which will certainly be questioned by the ones having other interests, but that’s how it is).

Rome



Music passionate won’t miss Roma Jazz… Continue

Posted on November 6, 2009 at 4:59am

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Skiing in La Thuile: Great snow until Spring

Ski season is approaching and all passionate skiers are impatiently waiting for resorts opening. Italy offers great places for ski lovers, especially in the Alps and the Dolomites. Finding the right resort, according to ones tastes and needs, might be tricky thus I will be writing a few posts on the main Italian ski resorts to help you choose.



I am starting with La Thuile – Espace San Bernardo, one of my favourite sites.



Located… Continue

Posted on October 31, 2009 at 2:16pm

Simon

Travel, learn and have fun: Photography courses in Italy

I love photography although I am an amateur taking the normal-as-usual pictures, and one of the things on my dream list is taking a class to understand and manage at least the basic techniques of this wonderful art. You might be also willing to improve your ability as a photographer, and Italy could be the right place to take a course and improve your skills while staying in wonderful locations.



Florence



ADA – Accademia… Continue

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 8:43am

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Very nice picture .Vacation
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Hello Simon! How are you? I've started following your blog - love the pictures, I must say - hope you will return the favour ;) Hope you're having a nice week so far! - Kat
 
 
 

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