Author: Rashid Farook
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Bolzano, South Tyrol
A brief guide to using Bolzano, Italy as a base for exploring South Tyrol and the Dolomites.
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The Abbey & Cathedral of St. Gallen – A Brief History
A brief history of the abbey and cathedral of Saint Gall in St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Palma de Mallorca – a brief history guide
A brief history guide to the Balearic island of Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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A Walking Tour on a Mediterranean Cruise, Harmony Of The Seas
In the fall of 2021, we travelled the Western Mediterranean in this magnificent ship. This was soon after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in Europe and the ship was running at half-capacity. This allowed us to enjoy the areas of the ship at leisure and in more detail compared to a typical cruise filled to…
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa’s Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry. The tower has a height of 55.86 metres (183 feet…
