Category: Travelogues
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The Art of Florentine Marquetry: Watching Italian Mosaicists “Painting with Stones”
Shawn and I explore Florence’s Scarpelli Mosaici, a workshop where master artisans keep the craft of pietra dura, or Florentine marquetry, alive.
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Hiking to Georgia’s Gergeti Trinity Church
Shawn and I tackle the uphill trek from Stepantsminda to hike to the iconic 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church in Georgia’s mighty Caucasus Mountains.
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Portugal’s Alluring Azulejos
Enamored by the colorful facades across Portugal, I photograph an array of historic azulejos, the country’s signature ceramic tiles.
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An Apiary on Malta’s Xemxija Heritage Trail
On Malta’s Xemxija Heritage Trail, Shawn and I discover rock-cut ancient apiaries and the rich heritage behind famed Maltese honey.
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Armenia, a Land of Lavash
Immersed in Armenian hospitality, Shawn and I discover the UNESCO-listed tradition of making Lavash bread, a delicious cornerstone of local cuisine.
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Brač, Croatia: Hunting for Hercules in a Roman Quarry
Off the beaten path on Brač island, Croatia, we explore the historic Roman limestone quarry of Rasohe to find an ancient relief of Hercules carved into stone.
