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Our friends, Francesco and Fabiola, took a Valentines Day trip to Verona, a city known for love and the backdrop for the famous love story Romeo and Juliet. We fell in love with these shots of the city decorated in hearts.
Big cities can be expensive and Chicago is no exception. But what I love about big cities is that they're vibrant, alive and there's always something going on. I can get lost in wandering around, exploring, and just window shopping my way through the day. But when inspiration is lacking, here are a few great ideas for seeing Chicago without spending a fortune (or jumping in a fountain.)
The next time you head to Padova, someone might suggest for you to see the Scrovegni Chapel to see the frescos of the 14th century master, Giotto. But don't overlook the works of a modern day master, Kenny Random, whose art can be found throughout the streets of Padova. Here's one we spotted while wandering through town one day.
One of the joys of staying just outside of the city of Padova is while it was just a short walk down the street to town and a bus station to takes us into town, it was an even shorter walk to the countryside via a path that ran alongside the Brenta river.
One day, instead of venturing into town in the heat, we decided instead to wander along this path. Busy with bicyclists and fitness buffs on the weekend, we had the entire place to ourselves. Our little Italian countryside, complete with an abandoned Villa (La Certosa di Vigodarzere) to explore. Check out our walking tour below.
The brightly colored sails of boats floating along the Ayeyarwady River gives us a peak into Burmese life.
A mobile market in Cuba allows you to pick up your produce from the convenience of a bike. While I'm excited about the possibility of Cuba being open to American tourists, I fear, like Rachel does, that scenes like this one may become a distant memory.
--Sir John Betjeman, First and Last Loves, 1952
Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh has for centuries been a prized gem, fought over by warring nations and awed by writers and artists. The city’s charms continue to be the muse of many and provide inspiration to millions of tourists every year. Edinburgh’s compact size makes it a great city to walk; here are three suggestions for walks where you might find your own muse and inspiration.
The imitation of great works of architecture has a long tradition (long before Las Vegas took it to a new art form.) In the case of Bibi ka Maqbar, what better way to memorialize yourself than to design yourself a mini Taj Mahal? A mausoleum designed in the 17th century, this "Poor Man's Taj" offers a peek into Indian architectural history. Read a first-hand account of visiting the mausoleum (and check out some more great photographs) at Travel Magic.
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