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“Verso Est” a Travel Photography Exhibition by Exploremore

Nadia Burzotta Florentine, Only-Be, Things to do in Florence

If you are in Florence on the 14th of December and you have a passion for travel, you can’t miss the “Verso Est” (Toward East), a photography exhibition by Exploremore. A collection of a hundred images which tell a story of a five year long journey started in New Zeland and ending in Europe, passing through Asia, from one side to the other. The author, a 24 year old Italian blogger Angelo Zinna, managed to capture a thought-provoking series of photographs while experiencing that well-known feeling of “taking your bag and going away, thoughtless and planless, knowing that experience is the only souvenir you will bring back home”. Faces, smiles and landscapes: a Western and interesting point of view on the Asian culture. “Verso Est” is a story that can be divided in three chapters: the exit from the Pacific Ocean, the Sub-Continent and the Silk Road. Under each photograph, you will also find a QR code that will allow you to further discuss the piece as well as to deepen the understanding of the whole exhibition. The exhibition will run from the 14th of December until the 6th of January at La Cité, a beautiful literary café that can be found at Borgo San Frediano 20 (close to Ponte Vecchio). During the opening, you may also view the presentation of “Back to the Wild”, a project by No Borders Magazine and originated by the translatations of Chris McCandless’ diary (protagonist of the famous movie “Into the... read more

Top 5 Christmas Shopping Destinations

Mónica Boixeda Rankings, Travel Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, filled with peace, joy and a wealth of seasonal shopping opportunities. The festive season is a special but bizarre time of year, with the build up to Christmas becoming stressful for many people. Well we believe Christmas is not just a time for shopping, but an ideal time for a holiday! Fuse the two by jetting off to these wonderful destinations, perfect for a last minute shopping trip. London It isn’t too far away for most of us – a train ride or drive if you’re brave – but for those who don’t live in the capital, visiting London at Christmas really does feel like a holiday. With the world famous Harrods, Oxford Street and countless other shopping districts you can’t go wrong, but it’s the huge Christmas tree and topiary Rudolph in Covent Garden which will make you feel all festive. It’s a great choice for a mini-break or a one day shopping extravaganza. Dubai Although the festive season is all about being cold, making snowmen and huddling around a fire, sometimes you just need a bit of reprieve! Unless you plan on heading to the other side of the world, the best place you will find some sunshine in December is Dubai. It also boasts some of the best shopping in the world – it’s a win-win situation! Although a non-Christian country, the Emirates really go all out on the decorations too – one Abu Dhabi hotel has the world’s most expensive Christmas tree, costing $11.5 million. Germany We couldn’t decide on a definitive German city; the country has... read more

Organic Food around the World

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Rankings, Travel Tips

Nowadays, eating healthy is a priority. But often it’s not enough to eat healthy, so you have to go one step further. Organic foods are grown naturally, without additives, and with techniques that do not pollute and can also protect the environment. We will visit some of the places where organic farming is the order of the day. It’s almost a way of life. And without chemicals. We’re not talking only about vegetarian restaurants, but places where can also enjoy meat and fish. In this post, I make recommendations for a variety of restaurants, something for everyone in your group. We’ll start out in Hamburg and end up in London via Paris and Beirut. Nat (Hamburg): The first organic food fast food chain has just opened in Germany. The first restaurant is in Hamburg and is called Nat. Soups, salads, fish and meat, all organic products from farm to table. They provide their clients with sustainable menus, which of course taste great too. The more natural a product, the more flavor it usually has. It’s like when you compare homegrown tomatoes to the ones you buy in the supermarket. This restaurant, which is still fast food, plans to open new stores across Europe soon. FresCo (Spain): This is also a fast food restaurant but a healthy one. All the dishes are organic and feature the best of the market. Yet it is still an affordable option. Although organic products are generally more expensive, it’s not in this particular case. FresCo is booming in Spain. It’s a very good option if you want to be surprised by the high quality... read more