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From Trieste to Pula: Along the Coast of Vanished Empires

The stretch of the coast, where Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia meet, does not receive the same attention as the Adriatic jewels of Venice and Dubrovnik. Yet even a brief visit to the region reveals how unique its culture is and how many surprising connections to other places in the world it has. Read more » » »

Arequipa, Peru: Between the Desert and the Volcano

One glimpse at the Plaza de Armas suffices to understand Arequipa’s nickname “The White City.” The Plaza was built from the local volcanic stone sillar, which happens to be… well, white. In addition to architecture, Arequipa charms visitors with its unique setting, where the Atacama desert meets photogenic volcanos of the Andes. There is, however, much more to Arequipa than the simple labels would suggest… Read more » » »