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Claudia Zecchin

When Britain was Greater – ch.II

Royal Geographical Society Travel, exploration, geography and cosmopolitanism have always been a founding instrument of knowledge, economic, military and political power for the British Empire. So much so that the study of
November 15, 2023
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Craxi – Hammamet

Ristorante Chez Achour Restaurant Chez Achour Monsieur Le President on the walls. Vintage shots with Tunisia’s best-loved Italian, a true celebrity in Hammamet, President Craxi. I am in his favourite restaurant, perhaps my
August 15, 2023

Market Day in Tunis

Fiumicino Airport, Rome, 8 a.m. “A jam croissant and a soy cappuccino, please”. The last lactose-free one, I think, craving the huge and creamy maritozzo in front of me, cursing my intolerances.
August 8, 2023

Samarkand – ch.II

As my journey continues, I come across the mosque of Bibi- Khanym, one of the architectural jewels commissioned by Tamerlane and probably financed with the proceeds of the invasion of India. Following
July 5, 2023
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Samarkand – ch. I

Tashkent Station, 8.30 a.m. It’s such a strange day, this. I’m in Uzbekistan for business, it seems I’ll be boarding a train shortly to reach one of our clients. Destination? Samarkand. Sounds
July 5, 2023
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The Old Cataract Hotel – Aswan

It is a sultry, hot day, the south wind is not blowing, and so the dream of our excursion on a felucca around Elephantine Island also fades. We do it by motor boat, rather
April 23, 2023
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