The Wapping Project is within a former hydraulic power station, a melodramatic building covered in creepers. It’s a restaurant, an exhibition (unsettling, I’d say), cutting-edge furniture and books to read, all together. Sometimes London is a black & white place. Grey and thick clouds do not allow colors to slice through the atmosphere. Brick building …
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Winsdor and Eton: quick day trip outside London
London is never boring but it can be so chaotic and business-oriented that you may want to escape its mess sometimes. It’s been a while since my last stunning trip to Cornwall, last year. My mission to discover the British countryside is very often held back by different things. Above all, I fear I may …
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Epiphany in Italy: along came the Befana. And a “charcoal tea”.
Here in Italy we eat lots of sweets and chocolates on 6th January. The Epiphany in Italy is a religious festival to commemorates the visit that Magi paid to the Christ Child. In truth it’s not more than a fairy tale and an excuse to extend the Christmas celebrations. The story beyond: Three kings (the …
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17 things to eat and drink in Cuba
Here is a list of the most delicious food I had in Cuba during my holidays last October. There are countless reasons to love Cuba and one is its food. Simple, natural, colorful. These images are a tribute to the recipes I loved the most during my an unforgettable stay there. Fruit and smoothies are very popular …
Wild Deer In Richmond Park, London In Pictures
How many cities in the world can boast about a National Natural Reserve in the urban area? London has got Richmond park (Zone 4), the largest of the Royal Parks. The wildest one, with huge woodland gardens, hundreds of ancient trees and more than 500 red and fallow deer. To reach Richmond gate Lodge, the …
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Passionate about markets
I love London markets. Farmers’ markets even more: fresh and natural foods, lots of vegetables and some homemade dish too. Not to mention the direct contact with the farmer to whom I can ask questions about what I am buying (How did you make it? What does it contain?). Going to the market also means …