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Category Archives: Sardinia
The Island of the General
In November 1860, Giuseppe Garibaldi could have asked for anything. He had begun a campaign with less than a thousand men, but had marched from victory to victory. He had ignited enthusiasm for an idea that had seemed unrealistic until … Continue reading
Posted in History, Italy, Photography, Sardinia, Travel
Tagged Caprera, Garibaldi, La Maddalena
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The Secret Nuclear Program of the Catholic Church
As I stood on top of the Bastion of Saint Remy and looked down over Cagliari, my sharp eyes noticed something suspicious. Can you spot it? Yes, there is a nuclear reactor in the middle of the city. Cleverly hidden in and … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Military, Photography, Sardinia, Technology, Travel
Tagged Cagliari, Catholic church
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How is Brazil doing?
Not too good, it seems: (Photographed at the Carnival Cemetery on La Maddalena, Sardinia.)
Video Blog: Don’t Change Your Life!
Please watch this warning message each time you are thinking of giving up your 9-to-5 job, taking a sabbatical, travelling the world or doing something else which would upset your daily routine. In short: don’t do it! Why? I’ll explain in … Continue reading
Video Blog: Life can be a Beach
On my bicycle tour around Sinis peninsula on Sardinia, I discovered this beach, not without drawing two valuable lessons from its discovery:
Where UFOs park
It’s rather easy to take photos of UFOs in flight. They are loud, have lots of flashy lights and are trying to attract our attention. That’s why there are thousands of photos of UFOs while they are in the sky. But … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Photography, Sardinia, Technology, Travel
Tagged Oristano, Science Fiction, UFO
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Video: Robinson Crusoe
Sometimes, when I am stranded on a new island and I walk along the beach for hours to see if there is anyone else who is still alive or if I can find some food, I feel like Robinson Crusoe. … Continue reading
But cigars are permitted
I discovered this rather selective smoking ban in a deserted village on the island of Caprera off Sardinia.
Carnival Cemetery
It was a hot afternoon, the time when everything is closed and nothing moves in Italy. It was dead silent, as I was cycling around the island of La Maddalena, when I saw the road sign to a place called Panoramico. It was … Continue reading
Photography before Photoshop
While cycling on La Maddalena, an island off the coast of Sardinia, I came across this beautiful bay: This ugly plant in the center of the picture did however disturb my aesthetic feelings. “No problem, I’ll remove that with Photoshop,” … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Photography, Sardinia, Technology, Travel
Tagged La Maddalena, Photoshop
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The Happy Hermit 