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Last Supper Frescoes of Florence
The presence of large number of Last Supper frescoes (called cenocoli in Italian) in Florence’s concentrated old city center allows visitors to view several sites in only a few hours, giving them a brief but complete lesson in comparative art history. In this travel guide, we highlight the best of the Last Supper frescoes of Florence (spanning 1335-1645), with particular reference to how they relate to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic depiction in Milan (1496-98). Read more
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Buon Appetito! Italian Food Guide
Unlike America, the cuisine of Italy changes as you move from region to region (even sometimes, from city to nearby city); each area has its unique specialties and culinary tradition. Our ApproachGuide to Italian Food will have you navigating menus with traditional “typical” dishes (cucina tipica) like a pro, no matter where you find yourself in Italy. Buon appetito! Read more
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Wooden Temples of China and Japan
The oldest temples in the world can be found in China (Datong, Taiyuan, Wutai Shan) and Japan (Nara). These temple sites were influenced by the Buddhist architecture of India passed along by travelers of the Silk Road. This guide introduces the reader to these temple sites and provides background behind this unique and beautiful wooden architectural style. Read more
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Salute! Italian Wine Guide
Italian wine lists can be a bit tricky. They are full of indigenous grape varietals not widely available outside of the country (Aglianico, Nero D’Avola, Greco, Pigato, etc), each region with distinct offerings. With this in mind, we have designed a comprehensive region-by-region Italian wine guide to help you choose tasty, affordable and food-appropriate wines on any Italian wine list. Not only valuable for travel, this guide should provide great wine advice for you at home as well. Salute! Read more
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Cambodia: The Temples of Angkor
Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer civilization in central Cambodia, is one of the most magnificent historical sites in southeast Asia. Use the detailed site reviews in this guide to Angkor to explore the historical, architectural significance of Angkor’s famous temple structures: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (including the Bayon Temple) and Banteay Srei. Read more
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