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F - 185 : The Greek Roots of Aqueducts
YouTube is full of clips about Rome’s eleven aqueducts. Of course, the > 800 kilometers long water supply network that took centuries to...
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Feb 12, 20225 min read


F - 255 : Ionia - the Cradle of Christianity?
On a single trip one often learns more than reading many books. This wisdom came to my mind when travelling from Bodrum to Istanbul a few...
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Dec 3, 20215 min read


E + 8 : Taormina - Puzzle Solved
Yesterday, we successfully pushed south and escaped the strong winds and rains north of the Straits of Messina. But the weather caught up...
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Jul 18, 20213 min read


E + 6 : A Sea Full of Sail - The Tyrrhenian
It is going to be a sailing day today. Before going to bed last night we sailed to Panarea, the island owned by 25 families – looks and...
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Jul 16, 20213 min read


C + 12 : When Emperors Have to Hide
Another day, another excursion! We visited Stari Grad this morning to buy fresh fruits and croissants. We had the town almost for...
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Aug 7, 20192 min read


C + 2 : Taking Shelter in Epidamnos (Durres)
Seeing that the pentacles of the European Cyclone will reach Durres this afternoon with wind speed of 45 knots, we decided to start our...
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Jul 28, 20193 min read


C - Day : The Adventure Begins
Our trip started today at 9 am when we arrived by ferry from Corfu in Sarande in Albania. The Dragonfly in Sarande Harbour Contrary to...
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Jul 26, 20191 min read


C - 16 : What is the Style of your Palace?
If you were a Roman Emperor, what style would you use for your palace? Would it emulate Downing Street No 10? The Elysee? The White...
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Jul 10, 20193 min read


C - 29 : Between two Capitals - Via Appia - Adriatic - Via Egnatia
Since Venetian times we look at the Adriatic as a north - south axis on which precious goods from Asia and the Middle East are shipped to...
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Jun 26, 20193 min read
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