A journey back to the origins of art — The Chauvet Cave

A journey back to the origins of art — The Chauvet Cave

In the southeastern corner of the Massif Central, the ancient highlands of central France, the Ardèche River carved its scenic way through the limestone plateau over millions of years. Before rejoining the Rhone River on its way to the Mediterranean, it created the...

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Italy — The Many Faces of Turin

Italy — The Many Faces of Turin

From former capital of the powerful Dukes of Savoy and glorious showcase of Piemontese Baroque architecture to industrial powerhouse, Turin is one of Italy’s best kept secrets.

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Hidden Gems of the Italian Alps  — Susa, Novalesa and Aosta

Hidden Gems of the Italian Alps — Susa, Novalesa and Aosta

Throughout history, the fate of the mountainous northwestern corner of Italy bordering France and Switzerland has been influenced by its strategic location as the entry point to the Italian peninsula from the surrounding Alpine passes. Today, its many Roman and Medieval fortified towns and monasteries still give evidence to this turbulent past.

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I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural… and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…

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