Day 1: March 2, 2024 – Roman Echoes, Modernism, and the Endless Blue It is the warm, honey-yellow glow of the sandstone that first captures me as I enter the historic upper city, the Part Alta, on this early March afternoon. Tarragona does not keep its millennia-old history hidden away in dusty display cases; it […]
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August 29th 2022 The morning in Lyon begins with an unceasing interplay of light and stone. Approaching the city, a mighty, almost unearthly white palace of devotion draws every gaze: the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière thrones high atop its hill, as if watching over the earthly bustle of the city below. In the daylight,
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Septemberte 10th 2022 The wind tastes of salt, and the road hugs the cliffs so tightly that the Atlantic spray almost touches the windshield. My roadtrip along the Basque coast is a journey of contrasts. On the way from Bilbao to San Sebastián, the Basque Country reveals its untamed, wild side. Nature rules here with
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September 9th 2022 The morning in Bilbao begins with a very special light. As I open the window, the cool, clean air of the Basque Country sweeps in to greet me. The city, affectionately called “El Botxo” – the hole or the hollow – by locals, lies nestled within a deep, narrow valley. It is
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September 8th 2022 When I open my eyes this morning, a completely different world welcomes me than maritime Bilbao. Pamplona, the historic capital of Navarre, rests proudly on a rocky plateau high above the Arga River. The air here is noticeably drier, carried by a touch of mountain wind blowing over from the nearby foothills
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Pyrenees panorama: On the N-260 through historic Catalonia Day 1: Through the Stone Heart of the Pre-Pyrenees The morning air in Camprodon is still cool and fresh over the valley as the first rays of sun touch the dense, wooded slopes of the Pyrenees. The gentle murmur of the Ter River accompanies every step through
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The wind carries a dry warmth today as I step off the Blue Line at Court House. I pause for a moment, letting my gaze sweep over the distinct grid pattern of the streets. It is fascinating to think that right here, in this once semi-arid valley, Brigham Young stood in July 1847 and, with
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It is a profound feeling to stand before the Utah State Capitol. Even from a distance, the building thrones majestically upon its hill, its massive white dome catching the sunlight and radiating softly over Salt Lake City. As I approach the main entrance, I feel the monumental power of this place. Architect Richard K.A. Kletting
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Even as I enter the town, I hold my breath. My first gaze falls upon the striking, reddish-brown shimmering slopes that rise like a glowing rampart behind the houses. Just a bit above the town, I capture this motif: the rusty colors of the rock form an almost surreal contrast to the clear blue of
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A radiant Saturday in Boulder begins, and after a leisurely breakfast, we allow ourselves to simply drift. The city welcomes us with a blend of relaxed vitality and architecture that proudly tells the story of its past. We stroll along Pearl Street, where the Boulder County Courthouse immediately catches our eye. In its austere Art
