Il Gioco del Ponte, Pisa, 2019
Commonly known for the Piazza dei Miracoli and The Leaning Tower, Pisa remains a town rich in culture, historical sites, and traditions. The month of June offers a number of…
Saint George’s Festival, Lalibela
Our visit to Lalibela happened to coincide with the celebration of Saint George at the Bete Giyorgis, one of the eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches, and pilgrimage site for the member…
The Addis Merkato, Ethiopia
Last week in Ethiopia we had the opportunity to visit the Addis Merkato, considered to be the largest open market in Africa. Initially overwhelmed by the hectic scene, chaos,…
“Rialto no se toca”.The Rialto Market in Venice
Opened at the beginning of the 11th century, the Rialto Market has always been at the commercial heart of Venice, and has been supplying fresh fish and vegetables to the…
A trip to Istanbul – 2017
After a two years gap, we were back in Istanbul again for a week. As always the town is warm and welcoming to visitors, and there is a lot to…
Bole Pirocanac, a pottery maker in Belgrade, Serbia
Bosko Petrovic, called Bole - Piroćanac, was born in 1940, and has been working since the age of twelve. As many pottery masters in Serbia, he comes from Pirot, eastern…
Time matters – A traditional watch repair shop in Belgrade
Looking for old craft places in Belgrade, I have passed by this little watch repair shop located in Stari Grad. Petar Pavic, an expert in the art of repairing old…
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