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In a world driven by apps, there's a new kid on the block - a GPS-guided travel app called GPSMyCity. I am happy to announce that I am now a content contributor!

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in France, Travels in Italy, Travels in Morocco Leave a comment October 3, 2025October 7, 2025

Crossroads Tour: A Final Day in Florence – The Director’s Cut

In the early AM. another hotel guest plays Spanish guitar just outside my door. There are worse ways to wake up on a Sunday morning...

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment April 17, 2021September 29, 2025

Crossroads Tour: Chapel of the Magi – The Director’s Cut

It's one of my favorite Renaissance works for its subject mater and intricate detail, and I never dreamed to see it outside of an art book. And yet, here I am...

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy 2 Comments April 16, 2021May 16, 2021

Crossroads Tour: Portovenere – The Director’s Cut

It is said that Wagner, upon looking out onto the sea off the coast of La Spezia, was inspired to write the first stanza of Das Niebelung.

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment April 14, 2021July 23, 2021

Crossroads Tour: Of Ships and Sea Creatures – The Director’s Cut

Built for the Genoa Expo 1992, the Genoa Aquarium houses 63 tanks in its 10,000 meter space, and is said to be the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment April 10, 2021May 11, 2021

Crossroads Tour: Genova (Day 2) – The Director’s Cut

A police car stops behind me, and an officer asks if I'm here to see the Lanterna, the โ€œCymbol of Genova.โ€

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy 2 Comments April 3, 2021September 29, 2025

Crossroads Tour: Florence to Genoa – The Director’s Cut

It's an interesting train ride from Florence to Genoa, where I lodge in a B&B housed in a 14th century convent...

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment March 21, 2021May 16, 2021

Crossroads Tour: Florence (Day One) – The Director’s Cut

My second global trip starts where the last one ended - in Florence.

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment March 15, 2021September 29, 2025

Crossroads Tour: Arrival in Florence – The Director’s Cut

My second global trip starts where the last one ended - in Florence.

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment March 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Crossroads Tour: Making Plans – The Director’s Cut

This trip starts where my last one left off... in Florence.

August-Phoenix-Mercantile Travels in Italy Leave a comment March 3, 2021July 23, 2021

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