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Lugano

Rainy Lugano

[ Oct.2014 ] We went to Lugano in Switzerland from Milan. We could not have a relaxing time there this time because we went there just for a buisiness, and anyway, it was rainy. I…

South Tyrol

Culture, language

[ Oct.2014 ] The South Tyrol belongs to Italy, but not only the view but also the culture is very German.The master of the festival on the stage spoke first in German and then in…

Italy

Speck Festival

[ Oct.2014 ] Our main purpose of our trip to South Tyrol was this Speck Festival.This is held every October in Santa Maddalena, about one hour drive from the village we stayed one night. Speck…

South Tyrol

It is Italy here, too

[ Oct.2014 ] A young couple invited us for an excursion to South Tyrol, which is in north east of Italy.A long time ago, when I visited Europe for the first time, our group moved…

Lithuania

Sculpture park in Klaipeda

[ Sept.2014 ] When we were walking from Klaipeda bus station in Lithuania to the old town, we came across a park with a lot of sculptures. I looked up afterwards and found that this…

Lithuania

They say it is overpriced, but

[ Sept.2014 ] The sea food restaurant called Zuvine in Basanaviciaus street in Palanga, Lithuania has a reputation that the foods are good but expensive.Both my guide book and the leaflet we got locally said…

Lithuania

The street to the sea

[ Sept.2014 ] This is a photo of  Basanaviciaus Street in Palanga, Lithuania. It is a car free street and there were many shops, booths and restaurants on both sides. Even on the day at…

Palanga

Gintaro

[ Sept.2014 ] This is a pendant I bought from a man who had a stall in Basanaviciaus Street in Palanga in Lithuania. He made it himself using the local amber and African wood ….

Lithuania

Amber museum

[ Sept.2014 ] There is an Amber Museum in Palanga in Lithuania. Palanga was the centre of amber processing for a long time. There are more than 20000 pieces of amber in the museum and…