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Parco Durazzo Pallavincini, Genoa, Italy by Robert Wallace

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291. Vltra - Spite Extreme Wing (Black Metal, 2008)

Art by Konstantin Fjodorowitsch Juon: "New Planet", 1921

"This painting shows the October Revolution as the result of a cosmic catastrophe."

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Genoa, Italy

Photo source Unsplash

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August 23rd, 2023

╰┈➤ 11/100 days of productivity 💌

Went for a walk in the city center with a friend. Spent the evening with my cousin and my grandma, talking about various things.

Three weeks until my application deadline.

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Luca enjoying the breeze in Genoa.

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"She fades away," a 2020 single by by Genoa, Italy-based trad-style goth act Memory Lost

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Today’s post of the day is brought to you via the Sailing clubs in Genoa, Italy (where I am at the moment).

Glad to see so many maritime traditions alive and well here.

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Genova

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Il Si Cobas aderisce al blocco del porto di Genova il 25 giugno!

"Lottare contro i padroni, il governo Meloni, i capitalisti “di casa nostra” è il nostro primo dovere. La lotta contro la guerra inizia qui.

Non permettiamo che il porto di Genova continui ad essere snodo dell’economia e della logistica di guerra, dei traffici d’armi, del sostegno al genocidio di Gaza.

Mettiamo sotto accusa chi vive di morte e traffica con essa. Boicottiamo la logistica militare, attacchiamo il filo nero che lega i padroni di tutti i settori e di tutti i paesi, in concorrenza e lotta fra di loro, ma uniti e solidali nell’attacco ai proletari!

25 Giugno, ore 6, tutti a Piazzale S. Benigno! Blocchiamo economia e logistica di guerra!",

Si Cobas joins the blockade of the port of Genoa on June 25th!

"Fighting against the bosses, the Meloni government, the capitalists "of our own" is our first duty. The fight against war begins here.

Let us not allow the port of Genoa to continue to be a hub for the economy and war logistics, for arms trafficking, for support for the genocide in Gaza.

We accuse those who live with death and traffic in it. Let's boycott military logistics, let's attack the black thread that binds the masters of all sectors and all countries, in competition and struggle with each other, but united and in solidarity in the attack on the proletarians!

June 25th, 6 am, everyone in Piazzale S. Benigno! Let's block the economy and logistics of war!",

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Why travel to Genoa? Nestled along Italy’s picturesque coastline, Genoa stands as a beacon of hidden charm waiting to be explored. Its historic streets wind through centuries-old architecture, inviting travelers to wander in awe. From the grandeur of the Palazzi dei Rolli to the bustling energy of its vibrant markets, Genoa offers a tapestry of experiences.

Plan your travel to Italy now and discover the magic of Genoa. Enjoy your travel to Europe.

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Unveiling History: The Genesis of Insurance - A Journey from Genoa, Italy, to Global Adoption

Written by Delvin In the annals of financial security, the concept of insurance stands as a beacon of protection against unforeseen adversities. The origins of this indispensable safeguard trace back to a pivotal moment in history – to the year 1347 in Genoa, Italy, where the world’s first recorded insurance policy marked the dawn of a revolutionary financial instrument. In the bustling…

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Bread - Focaccia Alla Genovese

This Italian flatbread made with olive oil is traditional to Genoa. Although it takes a while to prepare, the additional rising time gives the bread a fantastic flavor.

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Italian Escapade: revised aka Plan 'B'

If you follow my account on X (formerly known as Twitter), you may recall I mentioned we were doing some juggling of our itinerary...

Plan 'B' image source: Unsplash

The accommodations are booked!

NOTE: links to information in the blog post are in blue.

The Arrival 🇫🇷

NCE Airport, one night due to a late arrival and in readiness for the Flixbus journey to Genoa 🇮���� the next morning. It takes approximately 3 hours, depending upon your chosen departure time.

Next Stop: Genoa

Flixbus terminates close to the Piazza Principe train station in the centre of the city and from here, we make our way across (probably by Metro) to Piazza de Ferrari with its fabulous fountain.

Arriving in Genoa a little after 13:00hrs, means we should arrive at our next accommodation in perfect time to check-in to our private room with an internal bathroom at Marathon Beds and Beer Hostel.

We've never stopped in hostel accommodation even though we have been travelling together since the early 1990s.

It took me 2 days before I showed it to my husband - but we both agree it seems to have a good vibe and it's in the perfect position for the short time we have in the city.

We made our reservation through Booking.com but it's also listed on Hostel World too.

As I'm writing my 'Trip Plan' I just came across this Free guided tour on Get Your Guide.

It lasts approximately 2hrs and, I believe the process of free tours is the participants are expected to leave the guide a Tip at the end.

It sounds interesting but we will do some more reading on it, before coming to a decision.

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We will depart Genoa around lunchtime the following day for our next destination (this is the Plan 'B').

The hostel is a few minutes walk from Brignole train station, which is very handy as our next stop is a direct route by rail.

Day 3: Rapallo (5 nights) 🇮🇹

Finally, we arrive at the destination where we will explore Cinque Terre (5 Lands), famous for their multicoloured buildings which line the rugged Ligurian coastline and are scattered over a fairly short distance from each other along a popular hiking trail.

We changed our plans completely for this part of our trip as we had originally booked to stay in La Spezia for the Cinque Terre.

We began to realise we were overstretching ourselves to make the journey directly back to the Cote d'Azur, before taking our flight back home.

It would have impacted the overall enjoyment hence, ruling out La Spezia.

So, we decided to treat ourselves to an accommodation in a most scenic spot 👇

We completed our reservation using Hotels.com as part of the OneKeyCash rewards scheme.

Here's what TripAdvisor says about the Hotel Italia e Lido:

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What is the Cinque Terre?

A series of storied coastal towns on the untamed Italian Riviera coastline is known as Cinque Terre.

The five towns that comprise the Cinque Terre: Rimaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia not accessible by boat, Vernazza and Monterosso were first fortified settlements during the Middle Ages. Each was shielded from Saracen raiders by a castle that overlooked the sea. You can expect to see vibrant colourful houses and vineyards clinging to steep terraces in each of the five towns; fishing boats moor in the harbours; and trattorias serve up seafood specialties and pesto, the region's signature sauce. The Sentiero Azzurro hiking trail connects the villages and provides panoramic views of the sea or; you can opt to visit most of them by boat.

What Else?

Well, we're not entirely all planned out day by day, we like to make things up as we go along. 'Travel' for us - is not all about schedules and ticking boxes of 'must see' places.

But, we do know we want to pay a visit to Portofino - mainly caused by a TV period drama series a year or so ago "Hotel Portofino."

We hope to reach Portofino by one of the local ferry routes, but a lot will depend upon the seasonal weather, which will dictate the sailing operational times. If not, there's always a bus!

Back to GENOA:

Oh yes, we haven't quite said 'arriverderci' to Genoa just yet.

We've bagged ourselves a rather nice 2 bedroomed apartment, via Booking.com even though we were really looking at budget accommodation for this part of the trip - but our hearts were stolen by places we wanted to live in - permanently!

And this my friends, is why we've steered quite clear of Italy for many years - we absolutely know, it's going grab a tight hold and not let go. We're assuming there will be lots of revisits in between our other trips.

So perhaps we will get to experience that 2 hour guided tour after all... We will be located in the Centro Storico area of Genoa, which means heaps of wonderful building architecture to feast our eyes upon!

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Final Days:

We finish up back in Nice, on the Promenade des Anglais where we will have a couple of days to explore an area that will be a 'first' for us both.

It provides us with the opportunity to wander along the promenade, or travel on the trams into the Nice Ville and Vieux Nice as well.

Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast and the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region after Marseille. It's situated at the base of the French Alps, on the French Riviera, the southeast coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea.

It's also around 13kms distance from Monaco, which I have visited, but many years ago when I was in my early 20s.

If we like, it's an easy enough destination for us to reach from our favourite UK airport - so we can always hop on a two and a half hour flight whenever the fancy takes us.

That's all folks and thank you for reading.

The next updates will arrive during and after our travels.

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Recipe for Focaccia Alla Genovese This Italian flatbread made with olive oil is traditional to Genoa. Although it takes a while to prepare, the additional rising time gives the bread a fantastic flavor. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon additional extra-virgin olive oil for brushing, 1/4 cup Biga, 2.5 cups unbleached bread flour, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast, 2 teaspoons cornmeal for dusting, 1/2 cup cold water