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A Sunny Day at the Vatican

by Mary Jo Manzanares , 1 Response

I’m bringing you another photo from my trip to Italy, this one of Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

I’m in Tuscany now, and hope to share some additional photos from my week here at a farmhouse.

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My First View of Rome

by Mary Jo Manzanares , Leave Response

Rome has been wonderful so far, and I regret that my time here was so short. Everywhere you turn there is such a sense of history and wonder.

My first real impression of the city was coming up from the subway (Colosseo stop) and finding this in front of you. It literally took my breath away! Seeing it in books and photos cannot do justice to the sense of awe I felt at seeing this piece of the ...

Most.fashionable.urinal.ever

by Josh Loposer , Leave Response

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It's been far too long since someone sat down and put some serious artistic thought into peeing standing up. So it's great that this Italian sculptor realized that the urinal was way overdue for a redesign. Seriously, this is the most artful urinal design the world has ever seen -- not that there have been very many good ones. It seems like ever since Duchamp hung that urinal upside down in Paris, ...

European Get-Away - 10 Cities You Should Visit in Europe

by Mercy Mathews , 4 Responses

Thinking about Europe for your next vacation? The land of chocolates, wine, oh-so-fabulous shopping and divine beaches - yes, that’s Europe for you! But don’t get carried away just yet because here is the countdown to the top 10 cities in Europe. If you’re a woman then these are must-visit places!
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