May 6, 2013
by Anna Merulla /
This morning I was in Piazza Matteotti in Genova and found in front of Palazzo Ducale two big stuffed animals, fuchsia colored, holding a gun. The two giant stuffed animals were pointing the guns against each other and they had a pig face. I was intrigued by this contemporary art. At the same time these
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November 22, 2012
by Anna Merulla /
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”. Mark Twain …This is what comes to my mind when I look
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October 23, 2012
by Anna Merulla /
“.. just south of Portofino, five towns on the Ligurian Sea maintain the charm and character of Italian villages of the past. Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are the pastel towns that make up Cinque Terre (five lands). They are vintage settlements where life moves in the key of easy — each town clinging
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October 2, 2012
by Anna Merulla /
Liguria in Italy is fast becoming a haven for tourists. Read on to learn how outdoor adventure enthusiasts can enjoy breathtaking scenery on the Italian Riviera. A small but perfectly formed region of Italy, Liguria offers boundless potential for outdoor types and adventure sports enthusiasts to enjoy hikes, bike rides, nature trails, water sports and
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August 7, 2012
by Anna Merulla /
On the hills of Genova, close to the historical centre there’s a little gem still little known, it’s the Herbalist Pharmacy of the Discalced Carmelite Monks. The ancient pharmacy is located inside the convent of the discalced Carmelite monks and there’s also a sercet flower garden where the monks cultivate their medical herbs.
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