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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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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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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6/7 February 2025 The area of Asti is marked by an extraordinary concentration of history. Well-preserved medieval family towers rise between Baroque churches and elegant palaces, bearing witness to a time when Asti was one of the most important commercial centers of northern Italy. Yet the city never feels loud or ostentatious. Its beauty reveals
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