Diversions in Sicily
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European Nonsense
A laugh out loud page turning travelogue in the tradition of Bill Bryson and Tim Moore, European Nonsense: The French Connection is a quirky travel writing book with a difference - for all of us on the wrong side of 50 and finally free of those pesky children that have bled us dry for years. "This is a very unique style that appeals to anyone with wanderlust, anyone who wants to escape the rat race and anyone who enjoys humour with a bit of history. Married couples will love the stories as this couple experience many funny moments in their quest to unshackle themselves from life for a thoroughly enjoyable trip in France and beyond". Monica. "A thoroughly enjoyable read by an obviously funny man". Kate. "If you need a mix of history, wit and a travel adventure story or two this is the book for you!" Ms Spence. If you have ever sat in a work meeting and thought "what a complete waste of time?", followed - almost immediately - with "what the hell am I doing with my life?" then this book is for you. Like the proverbial plumber with a leaky tap, Jeff was a management consultant advising corporate clients about improving staff satisfaction, without ever taking the time to consider his own. Suffering from a peculiar mix of ennui and wanderlust, he has an epiphany - life is short and work takes up far too much of it. Reasoning that there must be more fun travelling, he convinces his long-suffering wife to take a sabbatical - like a gap year but not really, since they didn't have that luxury - following the classic 18th-century European route undertaken by people of sufficient means. Having the means, but never the opportunity, due to the insistent demands of pesky children that expect to be fed and watered, fate intervenes after eldest leaves home and youngest is invited on a school tour of France. From being squashed into a Fiat navigating the perilous roads around Lake Como, to feeling middle-aged amongst bikini-clad babes on the beaches of Ibiza or following Jefferson's footsteps in his futile attempt at sampling every Premier Cru in Bordeaux, the author takes you on an educational yet hilarious journey through Europe. With each chapter serving up a new question, he dishes out condensed nuggets of history along with lashings of humour, sometimes even answering the question. "European nonsense - The French Connection" is a travel (mis)adventure that will appeal to readers who enjoy a mixture of history, psychology and philosophy, delivered in a fast-paced, entertaining style. During a global pandemic, this armchair travel guide provides a timely reminder of our essential need to get out and see the world.
Living The Lingo of Linguine
Are you looking for a lesson in language and in life? If the answer is yes, look no further.Luckily for us, Italians have gifted the globe with their many contributions in the realms of art, opera, cinema, pizza-the list is endless. Although, one area which is often overlooked is the Italian gift of the gab. The greatest gift of them all.Italians possess a bevy of phrases to get you through all of life's phases. So, if you want to change your life, it's simple. All you must change is your vocabulary.Living The Lingo of Linguine will provide you with some of Italy's wisest words, expressions, and proverbs. It will strike up a conversation of cultural comparison and translate these words, not only into English but into a carefully curated way of life.You are welcomed to embrace this language of longevity. To value a vernacular which will raise your vibration. To proudly pronounce an existence of peace and positivity. And to dive into a dialogue like no other.
Tourism in European Cities
This book explores urban tourism with a particular focus on European cities.
Vacationing with God
From having traveled the world, I pass onto you a piece of advice: travel as a pilgrim, not as a tourist. I define a pilgrim as a person who is a humble seeker and open to new experiences. And when a new experience does happen, a pilgrim accepts it, believes in it, and treasures it. Get out from behind your camera or cell phone. Utilize your senses smell, touch, and feel the place. The world is not a museum. Embrace it all and expect the unexpected. Perhaps you too will be blessed with mystical experiences. However, no one has the ability to create these experiences; they are truly authentic. One cannot make them happen; either they happen or they don't.
Walking Europe's Edge
Portugal is both a celebrated and an unknown land. Millions come to enjoy its beaches and the fashionable coastal cities of Lisbon and Porto. In this sense it looms large in the minds of many. But its out-of-the-way places, its turbulent history and contemporary challenges are little-known outside of the country's boundaries.From autumn 2018 to spring 2019, British journalist Stephen Powell travelled the length of Portugal, following a zigzag path of nearly 1,500 kilometres on foot. Away from the mass tourism, he wanted to form his own unhurried impressions of this very distinctive country.He discovered a very mixed reality. The dark side was the blight of rural exodus that is emptying so many villages. But he also found a profoundly generous, warm-hearted people with time to converse - a gift that is not found everywhere."Stephen Powell's beautifully written account of his life-changing walk through Portugal enriches the reader with his insights and impressions of the country's history, culture, scenery and spirit. For me, the book was a fascinating journey of discovery through Portugal's lesser-known provinces, further enhanced with exquisite illustrations by two of his daughters, Megan and Rachel. Simply wonderful."Valerie Poore, memoir author
S羹dtirol and Dolomites
Alto Adige - S羹dtirol is a German-speaking province, where food is more similar to Austrian food than to Italian. Smoked speck is a specialty here. And don't forget the mountains, and there is always something to do in the summertime. It is a guide to the Italian mountain province of S羹dtirol. It describes its provincial capital city of Bolzano with its surroundings of San Genesio, Sarentino Valley, Ritten, Rosengarten, Carezza Lake, and Steinegg, as well as the Pusteria and Venosta valleys, including Merano and its surroundings of Senales Valley, Passeir Valley, Naturns, Lagundo, Schwemmalm, Vigiljoch, Ulten Valley and Naturns. It also includes the Seiseralm - Alpe di Siusi, with Kestelruth, Fie allo Scillar, and the Alta Badia Valley, and the Val Gardena with Santa Cristina, Selva, and Ortisei. The guide includes extensive descriptions and photos of the localities covered. The guide includes a section on S羹dtirol food and recipes.
Jerusalem of Gold
This amazing photo book, with colorful HDR images of the most amazing city on the planet, Jerusalem!, covers the most popular places in the Mt. of Olives, as well as the Old City of Jerusalem, and other areas. As author, guide, theologian, archaeologist, and photographer, the author conveys the uniqueness of this place which I am sure you will love!
Five Weeks in the Land
Whether you are a pilgrim, Bible student, or intending tourist, this is quite a different book about the Holy Land. It is a reflective travelogue written as a journal of an in-depth study tour and is a remarkable treasury of encounters, conversations, discussions, observations, and analyses of biblical and current events in Israel from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south. Added to that is the author's thrilling account of a bicycle safari through the Jordanian desert to Petra, culminating in a hike up Mount Sinai!
AFRICA, FROM KIMBANGO TO KAGAME - Celso Salles
Simon Kimbango and Paul Kagame, two prominent African entities, each in their own time, who end up taking the sleep of the West. Kimbango for the great legacy he left in the material and spiritual field and Kagame for the results achieved during his time in government at the head of Rwanda, managing in a much more adequate way to the African way of life. Another extremely courageous book by Afro-Brazilian author Celso Salles, resident in Angola in 2021, when he wrote this book. A series of certainties and truths need to be reflected. Simon Kimbango, taken a Belgian prisoner for assuming a Christianity with a Christian posture very different from that adopted by the European colonizers at the time, was imprisoned for 30 years and even so, metaphysically, performed countless miracles that showed that Christ had nothing to do with the process colonizer of the time. Paul Kagame, with a story in progress at the time this book is written, who has taken on a country from countless confrontations, giving it positive numbers, far above the average of countless countries inside and outside the African continent.
AFRICA, FROM KIMBANGO TO KAGAME - Celso Salles
Simon Kimbango and Paul Kagame, two prominent African entities, each in their own time, who end up taking the sleep of the West. Kimbango for the great legacy he left in the material and spiritual field and Kagame for the results achieved during his time in government at the head of Rwanda, managing in a much more adequate way to the African way of life. Another extremely courageous book by Afro-Brazilian author Celso Salles, resident in Angola in 2021, when he wrote this book. A series of certainties and truths need to be reflected. Simon Kimbango, taken a Belgian prisoner for assuming a Christianity with a Christian posture very different from that adopted by the European colonizers at the time, was imprisoned for 30 years and even so, metaphysically, performed countless miracles that showed that Christ had nothing to do with the process colonizer of the time. Paul Kagame, with a story in progress at the time this book is written, who has taken on a country from countless confrontations, giving it positive numbers, far above the average of countless countries inside and outside the African continent.
L’AFRIQUE, DE KIMBANGU ? KAGAME - Celso Salles
Simon Kimbangu et Paul Kagame, deux entit矇s africaines de premier plan, chacune ? leur rythme, qui finissent par prendre le sommeil de l'Occident. Kimbangu pour le grand h矇ritage qu'il a laiss矇 dans le domaine mat矇riel et spirituel et Kagame pour les r矇sultats obtenus durant son mandat au gouvernement ? la t礙te du Rwanda, g矇rant de mani癡re beaucoup plus ad矇quate le mode de vie africain. Encore un livre extr礙mement courageux de l'auteur afro-br矇silien Celso Salles, r矇sident en Angola en 2021, lorsqu'il a 矇crit ce livre. Une s矇rie de certitudes et de v矇rit矇s doivent 礙tre r矇fl矇chies. Simon Kimbangu, fait prisonnier belge pour avoir assum矇 un christianisme avec une posture chr矇tienne tr癡s diff矇rente de celle adopt矇e par les colonisateurs europ矇ens de l'矇poque, il fut emprisonn矇 pendant 30 ans et pourtant, m矇taphysiquement, il accomplit d'innombrables miracles cela d矇montrait que le Christ n'avait rien ? voir avec le processus de colonisation de l'矇poque. Paul Kagame, avec une histoire en cours au moment o羅 ce livre est 矇crit, qui a affront矇 un pays d'innombrables confrontations, lui donnant des chiffres positifs, bien au-dessus de la moyenne d'innombrables pays ? l'int矇rieur et ? l'ext矇rieur du continent africain.
Complete Guide of Malta
This Book was created to help you travel to Malta with all the answers to your questions. I used to live in Malta, so this book was based on my experiences. This book shows some of the problems I faced and how I overcame them. During my trip, I had to find the information, but if I had this ahead of time, it would have helped me and saved me lots of time. Therefore this is why I created this eBook to help you and give you all my insights. If you are only going for a week or a few months, this is going to be a complete guide and it will set you up so you have a great trip to the beautiful country of Malta.
Portofino and the Riviera
"A little village stretching like an arch of the moon around a quiet basin. Never have I felt the way I did when I walked into that green indefiniteness, with such a sense of peace and fulfillment". From Vie Errante by Guy de Maupassant Portofino is a typical fisherman village of the Ligurian Riviera, which has become one of Italy's most famous tourist spots. However, it is best known worldwide for its tall colored houses situated in a semicircular formation around the small port and piazza. Portofino and the Tigullio Gulf are symbols representing Italy throughout the world. The coast is a sequence of fashionable resorts with their marinas, pastel-colored houses, first-rate sports facilities, and the Dolce Vita's seductive atmosphere. But perhaps the most striking thing for the traveler is the beauty of the seascapes, with some of Italy's most famous views suspended between the intense blue of the sea and the green mountains. Portofino's area boasts an exceptional natural heritage that includes traces of rural and nautical civilizations, beautiful religious architecture, and clusters of rural houses surrounded by tiny orchards and sections of land planted with grapevines and olive trees. This is a guide to a visit to Portofino and the towns of nearby Riviera del Levante, from Sestri Levante to Genoa, including Sestri Levante, Santa Margherita Ligure, Camogli, San Fruttuoso and the villages of the Cinque Terre, with the trails between them. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It contains many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants that are at the location described.
Milan and Day Trips to Lakes and Art Cities
This book is a guide to Milan for a visit lasting two, three, or more days. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions: museums, churches, nightlife, and other attractions. In addition, it includes descriptions of how to get to Milan, driving, and parking in the city, and helpful info to stay there. The guide includes sections on day trips from Milan to visit Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Portofino, and the art cities of Pavia, Bergamo Alta, and Vigevano. In addition, the guide contains sections covering single days or half days, so you can combine several areas depending on the length of your stay and your preference of what o see.
Iceland
Iceland has an alien quality that defies expectations. Its interior is lifeless and bare with volcanic formations that are reminiscent of what the earth must have looked like in Archean times. Hot geysers, deep mountainous fjords, and glaciers that carve their way into the lowlands are just some of the features that are compressed into this small island nation. It is just such a compelling and unfamiliar landscape that makes visiting here an ultimate trip. "My focus was not on the iconic hotspots that made Iceland famous but the less visited and undiscovered features that had their own intrinsic values in texture, form and color. With each of my five visits I discovered much more by limiting myself to explore and familiarize myself with a small select unknown area becoming more an opportunistic photographer depending mostly on luck to find something that merited my attention. Whether I was climbing for days in the highlands of the interior, skirting calving glaciers, crossing a moonlike landscape or wandering a weatherbeaten shore, Iceland is a photographer's paradise."
The Wonders of the Black Sea
In this the second of Audrey Forsyth's "Tales of a Grandmother" travel series we are able to take a unique tour visiting cities in countries bordering on this large, but lesser known, inland sea.From the comfort of your armchair in this book you can experience: the amazing Sumela Monastery in Georgia; the secret dacha of Joseph Stalin in Sochi; visit the Crimea - now off route to tourists - to visit Sevastopol, Chekhov's Yalta home and the Tsar's Lavadia Palace, where the Yalta WWll Conference was held.Other pearls of the Black Sea visited includes beautiful Odessa, Ukraine, historical Constanza, Romania, the old trading city of Nessebur, Bulgaria and finally the Istanbul of Florence Nightingale in Turkey.Audrey covers it all and gives a human insight into everything that she observes in a way that is absorbing, stimulating and enjoyable whilst also making the reader feel a partner in that journey.She shares and brings to life her travel experiences and love of history, culture, language, geography, music and people of the countries visited.Audrey's Tales are all the more moving when one considers that this and the many other book manuscripts in her Tales of a Grandmother series were completed by her, but not published, in her lifetime.
Lake Maggiore
Stresa To the tourist, who, for the first time, arrives in Stresa, a breathless sight is offered. In the beginning, a superb window of the lakefront, delineated with lines of palm trees, with flourishing gardens and facades of grand hotels. Then, turning to look at the lake, enchanted, as if emerging from the same waters, the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola Madre, and Isola dei Pescatori). The splendor of these visions is enough to understand how Stresa has become one of the maximum international tourism meetings. Stresa, already in the middle half of the 19th century, was the most beautiful place to stay, the most visited by the global upper-middle class. Isola Bella On this island just across from Stresa, in 1670, Count Vitaliano Borromeo started constructing the impressive baroque palace. He began to landscape the majestic scenery of the gardens for which the Island, easily reachable by boat from Stresa, became so famous and which today still bear witness of the splendors of that bygone age. The royal Borromeo residence contains priceless masterpieces: tapestries, furniture, and paintings by great masters. The gardens bloom with every variety of trees and rare flowers. The parks provide a classic, perfect example of the celebrated "Italian garden." This guide covers Lake Maggiore and the town of Stresa; in addition to the one-day trips you can make from one of these towns to the Borromean Islands, the Angera castle, Santa Caterina del Sasso, Locarno, Mottarone, Villa Taranto, and the Centovalli railway. It also covers Nature Parks and Wilderness Areas near the lake. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions. It also has a listing of many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants within walking distance from the boat pier or the train station.
Gardasee
Die Verwendung von frischen Zutaten in der italienischen K羹che scheint Gro?britannien und die USA in den Schatten zu stellen. Die Freude am Verzehr von frischen Tomaten und hervorragendem Oliven繹l ist unvergleichlich. Es ist schwer, irgendwohin in Italien zu reisen, ohne auch die feinen Weine zu genie?en, die dort angeboten werden. Wein zum Essen zu trinken ist hier ein wichtiger Teil der Kultur. Wenn Sie schon viele der gr繹?eren italienischen St瓣dte besucht haben, k繹nnen Sie sich fragen, wie die Region um den Gardasee im Vergleich dazu aussieht. In Ihrem Reisef羹hrer k繹nnen Sie nachlesen, dass es in dieser Gegend meist relativ kleine D繹rfer, St瓣dte und Ferienorte gibt. Es w瓣re eine Reise, die sich erheblich von fr羹heren Besuchen in diesem Land unterscheiden w羹rde. Sie k繹nnen sich daf羹r entscheiden, umherzuziehen und w瓣hrend Ihres Aufenthalts am Gardasee so viele D繹rfer am See wie m繹glich zu besuchen. In vielen von ihnen werden Sie bl羹hende M瓣rkte und Restaurants finden. Dieser Reisef羹hrer f羹r einen Besuch am Gardasee f羹hrt Sie im Uhrzeigersinn von Desenzano aus und ber羹hrt nacheinander alle kleinen Orte, darunter Sal簷, Gardone Riviera, Toscolano Maderno, Gargnano, Tignale, Tremosine, Limone Sul Garda, Riva del Garda, Torbole, Malcesine, Brenzone, Torri del Benaco, Bardo-lino, Garda, Lazise, Peschiera del Garda und Sirmione. Au?erdem werden alle Str瓣nde am See beschrieben. Er beinhaltet auch eine eint瓣gige Bootsfahrt auf dem See, die in Peschiera del Garda beginnt und dann die Orte Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Sal簷, Gardone Riviera, Malcesine, Limone del Garda, Torbole und Riva del Garda ber羹hrt. Es gibt ausf羹hrliche Beschreibungen und Fotos der Attraktionen. Es enth瓣lt viele Bewertungen f羹r die am besten empfohlenen Restaurant an dem beschriebenen Ort.
National Geographic Walking Rome, 3rd Edition
In Rome, to walk in places rich in history, savor the majestic atmosphere of St. Peter, and mingle with the crowd in the streets and squares, a good guide is needed. The city is built on a complex structure, with street names changing from one block to another and roads that curve, rise, and fall through the legendary seven hills on which the capital of the Roman Empire was founded. The Tiber contains much of the historic center on its left bank, while Trastevere and the Vatican are on the right. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guidebook offers 16 carefully planned itineraries, created by a National Geographic expert travel writer, that highlight the best attractions the city has to offer. Plus, you will find practical tips on what to see, eat, and do to experience the authentic culture of Rome beyond the Colosseum and ancient ruins. Useful information throughout ensures a rewarding, authentic, and memorable urban experience. Choose to walk or drive along one--or all--of these paths to explore Rome at its finest.
The Diary of an Ennuy矇e
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4500 km auf dem Fernwanderweg E3 Ardennen - Atlantik
Mehr als nur der Jakobsweg...."Einmal einfach weiter gehen, immer weiter und weiter, bis ganz in den S羹den. Das w瓣re es."Dieser Gedanke begleitete Sabine G瓣rtner seit Ihrer Jugend viele Jahre lang, bis sie ihn endlich in die Tat umsetzen konnte und fast ein halbes Jahr lang dem Fernwanderweg E3 durch f羹nf L瓣nder bis zum s羹dwestlichen Ende des europ瓣ischen Festlandes folgte. Sie erlebte die wundervolle Landschaft Luxemburgs, der belgischen Ardennen und die weite Agrarlandschaft im Norden Frankreichs im erwachenden Fr羹hling. Im Osten um die Metropole Paris herum war der Weg gepr瓣gt von schier endlosen W瓣ldern. Die ?berschreitung des Morvan, der Naturpark Livradois Forez und die Auvergne boten eine grandiose Natur. Im S羹den Frankreichs verbrachte sie den Sommer auf der Via Podiensis mit vielen kulturellen H繹hepunkten. Es folgte der weltber羹hmte Camino Franc矇s in Spanien, den sie als Gro?event im Schnelldurchlauf erlebte. Kultur von Weltrang und der Atlantik begleiteten sie durch Portugal, bevor sie Anfang Oktober das Cabo de Sao Vicente erreichte. Die Autorin nimmt ihre Leser mit auf eine Wanderung mit allen H繹hen und Tiefen. Wie nebenbei erf瓣hrt man - gut und mit Fachkenntnis recherchiert - Wissenswertes zum genauen Verlauf des Fernwanderweges, zu den Sehensw羹rdigkeiten am Wegesrand und zu den durchwanderten Regionen. Gleichzeitig kann man teilhaben an den pers繹nlichen Erlebnissen und den wertvollen Begegnungen mit anderen Menschen. Der Leser kann mitf羹hlen, wenn die F羹?e schmerzen, der Adrenalinspiegel steigt oder das Herz vor Freude h羹pft. Es sind die kleinen Geschichten des Alltags, die am Ende eine Bedeutung haben und dem langen Weg Farbe geben. Jeder, der die Sehnsucht sp羹rt, kann hinaus vor die T羹r gehen und sich auf den Weg machen, zu Fu? oder irgendwie anders. Dazu ermuntert uns die Autorin mit ihrem Reisebericht. Ihr Rezept ist, dass man keines braucht. Eine unterhaltsam und informative Lekt羹re f羹r alle, die sich einmal auf einen l瓣ngeren Weg machen wollen, um den Kopf frei zu bekommen... Auch als Premiumausgabe mit zahlreichen Farbfotos hier erh瓣ltlich!
Saint Petersburg The North Capital of Russia
Saint Petersburg is one of the most original and unique cities not just in Russia but throughout the world. Founded on territory of scattered villages and settlements on wetland, went through a lot of difficulties, destructions and overcame unbelievable obstacles during the existence of the city, Saint Petersburg has become a jewel of Russia, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful and romantic places on the Earth. St Petersburg is not opened immediately to everyone - you need to know it better, to explore and come back here again. That's why I invite you to spend a few days in this beautiful city, to get acquainted with its beauties and try to touch its mystery.
New Naked Europe
Many readers of my KEY WEST SERIES have asked HOW I MET GABRIELLE...and this book, right here in front of your face, is the somewhat-saucy, somewhat-embarrassing, life-changing journey about how (and where) it all began.If you've read the original Naked Europe, not to worry, this is a completely new edition. With six (yes six) additional new, never-before-seen chapters, along with loads of updates and oozing with bad-ass facts.
Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano
This is a little guide to Siena, Volterra, and San Gimignano. Siena is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns, located in the heart of Tuscany. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, it is filled with beautiful Gothic architecture examples and has one of the world's unique piazzas - il Campo - (shaped like a shell with scalloped edges). Of course, the world-famous Palio di Siena is an integral part of Sienese identity, history, and culture. Siena is also the birthplace of St. Catherine of Siena Metairie. Volterra Volterra still retains its medieval character, charm, and atmosphere. Its isolated position has impeded any progressive development. The defensive wall built in the 13th century resulted from an urban development that began in the year thousand and was completed at the beginning of the 14th century. San Gimignano San Gimignano is a pretty medieval walled city in Tuscany, Italy, well known for its large number of campaniles. The town is also known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages." Competing families tried to build the highest campanile to impress each other. There are extensive descriptions and photos of the attractions and the "Palio di Siena."
My Modena
My Modena, by Andrea Susan Valentine Gelfuso Goetz (aka Andrea Gelfuso), is a hilarious memoir of the year she and her family spent in Modena Italy. Modena, an Italian city that frustrated her every attempt to do the simplest things. Buying a stamp shouldn't be this complicated. Living in an apartment that was like camping, with tile and nowhere to sit. Modena is a town full of ancient churches and beautiful Italians.Here you will meet her friend Melanie, a fashionista who can make ATM's bend to her will from across the country. You will also meet her landlady Giovanna and her husband Raimondo who watched as six firefighters tried to get Andrea and her family back into their 7th floor apartment, using a ladder truck. You'll also meet Piero the artist, Luca who sold boots, and let us not forget Danilo, Fabio (of the soon to be famous Fabio's balcony), and Marcello, heart-stoppingly gorgeous Italians all.There's also a mime who knew much more than he was saying.Come along with Andrea on a year long journey of hilarity, frustration, and exhilaration in Italy. In Modena. In only the way Andrea can tell it.Come with her to My Modena.
The Saxon in Ireland
"The Saxon in Ireland: or, The Englishman in Search of a Settlement in the West of Ireland," published in 1851 by John Hervey Ashworth, discusses the prospects of redeveloping lands in Ireland at the time, more than twenty years after the potato famine devastated Ireland, explained in terms helpful to English emigrants looking to resettle there. The state of Irish culture and society, agriculture and labour are analyzed and the limitations imposed by that country's legal system discussed.
Ghosts of the Belle ?poque
Murder, music and the mafia in Sicily's Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel et des Palmes is an icon of Palermo life. Its rooms and public spaces have witnessed the events that have shaped twentieth century Sicily, everything from the suicide of poets to political intrigues and clandestine mafia meetings. The hotel has a long and venerable history. It started out as a private residence for the Ingham-Whitakers, the Anglo-Sicilian family of marsala fame, before becoming a hotel in 1876 and a favorite stopover on the Grand Tour. Wagner was one of the first guests to stay, looking for inspiration to finish his last opera, Parsifal. A few days after he completed it, Renoir arrived to paint his portrait in celebration. Next came Guy de Maupassant, who demanded to stay in Wagner's suite to be close to his 'presence'. The novelist and playwright, Raymond Roussel, checked in in the 1930s and checked out a few years later--in a coffin. Arthur Miller, Sophia Loren and Maria Callas were all regular guests and when Visconti was filming The Leopard in Sicily, the entire cast--notably Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon--stayed at the hotel. Less illustrious guests included Aleister Crowley, Lucky Luciano and Giulio Andreotti, the former Italian Prime Minister, who stood trial for murder and mafia associations in the '90s. A richly researched history of this historic hotel, with a cast of characters ranging from the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Cathedral Cities of Spain; 60 Reproductions from Original Water Colours
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Cathedral Cities of Spain
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After Waterloo
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After Waterloo
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After Waterloo
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Cathedral Cities of Italy
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Ireland Travel Guide, The Ultimate Guide for your Visit to Ireland
The Ultimate Guide for your Visit to Ireland. This guide will help you with your questions about Ireland, places to visit, things to do. Everyone planning a trip to Ireland should have this guide in his / her pocket.
Zadar
Enjoy the beauty that is Zadar while you prepare and organise your entire year with this stunning and beautiful any year planner. Perfect for the office school awful day today Homelife this planet makes a perfect companion. Ideal for gifts and for keepsakes.
A Frog in the Fjord
Lorelou is French, has lived in 7 different countries, and dreams of living on a tropical beach. She suddenly gets a job offer in Oslo and decides to move to Norway despite her limited knowledge of the country and its customs. Her friends think she has lost her mind. "Do you know what Norwegians do to have fun? They go on skiing trips in the middle of the night!". During one year she will try to understand Norwegians, learn their language and adopt their traditions. She will try adapting to Norwegian working culture from Norwegian meeting habits at work to the famous Julebord or Christmas party.From Easter holidays at the cabin, to 17th of May celebrations with bunad, and adapting to making things koselig and eating traditional Norwegian food like sheep heads from Voss (smalahove), Lorelou sails through this journey with candor, trying to make Norwegian friends, dating a Scandinavian and cycling all over the country to discover this wonderful land. She falls slowly in love with this country nothing destined her to love. "A Frog in the Fjord" was a national bestseller in Norway in 2017 and is now available in English, edited for an international audience.
Gerette!
This is a story of a Mississippi dog that found hope and a home of her own. A little dog left to die in the woods by previous owners finds her way down a country road to a life of travel and adventure. She decides to adopt a human couple and rescue them from being alone in the country and foreign lands. Gerettet! (which means "rescued") is a story to inspire others to rescue the many available animals in shelters. Yes, you may only be able to rescue an animal; still, that one can change your life!I am the bridgeBetween what was and what can be.I am the pathway to a new life.I am made of mushBecause my heart melted when I saw you.Matted and sore, limping, depressed, Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.-Diana Morgan, "A Poem to My Foster Dog"1
The Hazelnut Grove
On the surface a young professional couple, Sarah and Luke craved a different, more self-sufficient life. They traded the comfort of a two-bedroom English cottage for a derelict house in northwest Italy. The Hazelnut Grove explores the joys and demands of daring to live in search of a dream.Sarah and Luke's chosen life is part fairy tale, part story of courage and self-reliance as their new neighbour, nicknamed il Cattivo, the nasty one, decides to make war over the desolate hazelnut grove, a two metre strip of land behind their house. Their story is interspersed with anecdotes drawn from the author's family's holiday cottage in rural France.As events unfold that might have driven them away, especially Sarah, who does not share Luke's Italian heritage, a picture emerges not only of how the Italian life has tested Sarah, but also of how she discovered in herself both a grand obstinacy and a respect for the materials and objects of that life. A chunk of rusting metal becomes, in Sarah's eyes, an artefact with potential. Sarah becomes an artist.Set in Piedmont, renowned for its wine and food, a story of abundance and thriving slowly emerges against the challenges of a menacing neighbour, the deaths of beloved animals and the loneliness of getting to grips with an unfamiliar language and culture.When asked by English friends: 'Would you ever move back home again?' Luke and Sarah can only answer: 'We are home.'Author biographyPaula Read started out as a journalist and subsequently trained as a languages teacher. She lives in London now but has also lived and worked in France, Canada (where she worked as a French/English interpreter) and the USA. The Hazelnut Grove is about the joys and woes of moving to another European country at a time when Europe signified something to be part of not a place to escape from.She has had several short stories published and is currently working on a second non-fiction book about the fate of forced labourers from occupied France in World War II.
Romancing Through Italy
Romancing Through Italy is an intimate cultural journey that reveals not just the places, but the people and mysteries of an ancient land. In these true stories, discover the humor, beauty, heroes, friends, and misadventures of traveling through Italy. Emperors and cave-dwellers, elderly goat-herds and ghost towns come to life in visits to the hidden corners of the cradle of modern civilization.When an aging American veteran led the author and his wife to an emotional celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation, he inspired a 20-year quest to understand the undying gratitude expressed by Italians. From the ruins of ancient Greek settlements to the icy top of Europe's highest peak, this is the true story of one couple's determination to begin to understand the turbulent soul of a nation. The adventures, misadventures, and people they befriend along the way fill the pages of this enchanting peek inside the soul of Italy.Whether you are a frequent visitor, or have been only in your dreams, Romancing Through Italy will alternately lead you to delight, sadness, inspiration, fear, and laughter. Come along on an intimate journey to explore the culture, heart, and soul of this storied land.
Romancing Through Italy
Romancing Through Italy is an intimate cultural journey that reveals not just the places, but the people and mysteries of an ancient land. In these true stories, discover the humor, beauty, heroes, friends, and misadventures of traveling through Italy. Emperors and cave-dwellers, elderly goat-herds and ghost towns come to life in visits to the hidden corners of the cradle of modern civilization.When an aging American veteran led the author and his wife to an emotional celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation, he inspired a 20-year quest to understand the undying gratitude expressed by Italians. From the ruins of ancient Greek settlements to the icy top of Europe's highest peak, this is the true story of one couple's determination to begin to understand the turbulent soul of a nation. The adventures, misadventures, and people they befriend along the way fill the pages of this enchanting peek inside the soul of Italy.Whether you are a frequent visitor, or have been only in your dreams, Romancing Through Italy will alternately lead you to delight, sadness, inspiration, fear, and laughter. Come along on an intimate journey to explore the culture, heart, and soul of this storied land.
St. Petersburg Bay Blues
A memoir of a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Group Nine of the Western Russia Program, from 2001-2003.
Belgium
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Denmark
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Living The Lingo of Linguine
Are you looking for a lesson in language and in life? If the answer is yes, look no further.Luckily for us, Italians have gifted the globe with their many contributions in the realms of art, opera, cinema, pizza-the list is endless. Although, one area which is often overlooked is the Italian gift of the gab. The greatest gift of them all.Italians possess a bevy of phrases to get you through all of life's phases. So, if you want to change your life, it's simple. All you must change is your vocabulary.Living The Lingo of Linguine will provide you with some of Italy's wisest words, expressions, and proverbs. It will strike up a conversation of cultural comparison and translate these words, not only into English but into a carefully curated way of life.You are welcomed to embrace this language of longevity. To value a vernacular which will raise your vibration. To proudly pronounce an existence of peace and positivity. And to dive into a dialogue like no other.
Two Old Fools in Spain Again - LARGE PRINT
★ New York Times bestselling author ★ When Victoria and Joe return to their Spanish mountain village, they are still reeling from their year in the Middle East. Sighing with relief, they prepare to settle down to a peaceful life with the familiar characters of the village. But life refuses to stand still, even in tiny El Hoyo. Lola Ufarte's behaviour surprises nobody, but when a millionaire becomes a neighbour, the village turns into a battleground.Can Victoria and Joe help restore peace to the village?
Two Old Fools in Turmoil - LARGE PRINT
★ New York Times Bestselling author ★ LARGE PRINT EDITIONWhen dark, sinister clouds loom, Victoria and Joe find themselves facing life-changing decisions. Happily, silver linings also abound in this, the fifth Old Fools chronicle. A fresh new face joins the cast of familiar characters but the return of a bad penny may be more than some can handle. What does the future hold for the Spanish village of El Hoyo and the two old fools?"Full of warmth, laughter, and some emotional tugs. I gave 5 stars before but Victoria just gets better, so how can I improve on that rating? 5 stars again but the BIGGEST, twinkliest stars." -- Julie Haigh, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer
Eine Reise nach Wien
Therese von Bacheracht: Eine Reise nach Wien. Eine historische Reisebeschreibung aus dem Jahre 1848 Erstdruck: Leipzig, Brockhaus, 1848 unter dem Pseudonym Therese. Therese von Bacheracht ist auch bekannt unter dem Geburtsnamen Therese von Struve, sowie verheiratete Freifrau von L羹tzow. Inhaltsverzeichnis: Eine Reise nach Wien. Marienbad und K繹nigswart. Die Regensburger Walhalla. Die Donaureise von Regensburg nach Linz. Ischl. Die Donaureise bis Wien. Wien. Die Stephanskirche. Die Augustinerkirche. Sch繹nbrunn. Hitzing. Der Garten des Freiherrn von H羹gel. Der kaiserliche Tiergarten. H羹tteldorf. Das K瓣rntnertortheater. Das Burgtheater. Die Hofbibliothek. Das Antikenkabinett. Die kaiserlichen Gem瓣cher in der Burg. Die Reiterstatue Josephs II. Das Monument Franz I. Die Minoritenkirche. Der Volksgarten. Der Prater. Die Villa Metternich. Die Ambrasische Sammlung. Das Belvedere. Baden. Die Kaisergruft. Donners Brunnen am Mehlmarkt. Schwantalers Brunnen auf der Freiung. Die Schatzkammer. Die Reitschule. Das Sophienbad. Die Gem瓣ldesammlung des F羹rsten Paul Esterhazy. Das kaiserliche und b羹rgerliche Zeughaus. Der Augarten. Die Akademie der Wissenschaften. Der juridisch-politische Leseverein. Der allgemeine Hilfsverein. Der Narrenturm. Lenau. Der W瓣hringer Kirchhof. Die Gem瓣ldesammlung des Herrn von Arthaber. Laxenburg. M繹dling und Briehl. Das Theater in der Josephsstadt und das Theater an der Wien. Die hohe Warte. Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2021. Der Text dieser Ausgabe wurde behutsam an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Rudolf von Alt, Wien, Freyung mit Austriabrunnen, 1847. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt. Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH
