Genoa houses

Getting Coastal

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August 9th 2009
I've just made it to Riomaggiore - and it's living up to all my expectations and more. It's quite a relief to have a fixed abode for a few days. Although the travel has all gone to plan, it's nice to have some time away from smelly stations and trains. The trip from Marseille was great intermingled with a bit of being too hot. One of the 'scenic routes' depicted on my r ... read more

Europe » Italy

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis... ... read more