Trulli, Alberobello, Apulia, Italy

June 30th, 2012
Alberobello by Paolo Ciccarese
Alberobello by Paolo Ciccarese Alberobello by Paolo Ciccarese

Ostuni, the white town, Apulia, Italy

June 29th, 2012
Ostuni by Paolo Ciccarese
Ostuni by Paolo Ciccarese Sheede in Ostuni by Paolo Ciccarese
Ostuni by Paolo Ciccarese Ostuni by Paolo Ciccarese

The Big Ben, London, UK

April 24th, 2012
Big Ben by Paolo Ciccarese Big Ben by Paolo Ciccarese
Big Ben by Paolo Ciccarese Big Ben by Paolo Ciccarese

Getty Center, LA, California

April 10th, 2012

Few pictures of the Getty Center in LA.

Getty Center by Paolo Ciccarese
Getty Center by Paolo Ciccarese Getty Center by Paolo Ciccarese
Getty Center by Paolo Ciccarese Getty Center by Paolo Ciccarese

Venice, California

April 7th, 2012
Herry Perry in Venice by Paolo Ciccarese Paolo on Venice Beach
Venice, CA by Paolo Ciccaree Sheede and Vanessa in Venice, CA
Venice Beach by Paolo Ciccarese

Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

January 2nd, 2012

Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities. El Castillo or Kukulcán’s pyramid is essentially a nine-step structure culminating in a flat platform that supports a two-story temple. El Castillo’s design is thought to relate to the Mayan calendar.

Each of the four faces incorporates a broad, steep staircase consisting of 91 steps that ascends to the top platform. Counting the top platform as an additional step gives a total of 365 steps: 1 step for each day of the year.

Chichen Itza by Paolo Ciccarese
Chichen Itza by Paolo Ciccarese Chichen Itza by Paolo Ciccarese
Chichen Itza by Paolo Ciccarese

Coba, the biggest Mayan city in the Yucatan

December 27th, 2011

Coba is a large ruined city of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is located about 90 km east of the Maya site of Chichen Itza, about 40 km west of the Caribbean Sea, and 44 km northwest of the site of Tulum, with which it is connected by a modern road. Coba is located around two lagoons. Coba is estimated to have had some 50,000 inhabitants (and possibly significantly more) at its peak of civilization, and the built up area extends over some 80 km².

Coba by Paolo Ciccarese
Coba by Paolo Ciccarese Paolo and Sheede in Coba by Paolo Ciccarese

In Coba it is possible to climb (at your own risk) the tallest (42m) Mayan pyramid (Nohoch Mul pyramid). From the top the view is stunning and it is possible to detect, far away another pyramid belonging to the same site (look carefully above Sheede’s head in the above picture). Also, in Coba you can find two ball courts with very interesting details. According to the local guides, the game was ‘win or die’, the loosers were up to be painted in blue and sacrificed.

Coba ball game by Paolo Ciccarese Coba ball game by Paolo Ciccarese

The area is still immersed in the jungle and the work of archeologists is far to be considered done. Coba is a very fascinating city of mystery. In the picture below you can see how hard is the work of the archeologists studying the Mayan cities. Coba is still characterized by piles of rocks literally fused with the vegetation.

Coba ruins as the archeologists find them by Paolo Ciccarese
Coba by Paolo Ciccarese Coba by Paolo Ciccarese

The beautiful Vienna

July 26th, 2011

It is always a pleasure to spend time in Vienna. The city is beautiful, clean and always projected into the future.

Karlskirche, Vienna by Paolo Ciccarese
Hofburg, Vienna by Paolo Ciccarese Vienna by Paolo Ciccarese Vienna by Paolo Ciccarese Vienna by Paolo Ciccarese
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna By Paolo Ciccarese

Budapest, Hungary

July 19th, 2011

This was my first time in Budapest and I was impressed by the incredible amount of things to see.

Budapest Parliament by Paolo Ciccarese
Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts by Paolo Ciccarese Four Seasons Hotel in Budapest by Paolo Ciccarese Market in Budapest by Paolo Ciccarese
Budapest by Paolo Ciccarese Budapest by Paolo Ciccarese Budapest by Paolo Ciccarese

Funeral of the last Austro-Hungarian heir

July 19th, 2011

While traveling random things can happen. in a sequence of events… we found ourselves attending the funeral of the last heir of the Habsburg dynasty (Otto von Habsburg) in Vienna inside of the st Stephen’s cathedral… it was truly a unique experience!!

Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese
Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese
Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese Funeral Otto von Habsburg by Paolo Ciccarese

Montezuma Castle

July 1st, 2011

Montezuma Castle National Monument, located near Camp Verde, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, features well-preserved cliff-dwellings. They were built and used by the Pre-Columbian Sinagua people, northern cousins of the Hohokam, around 700 AD.

Montezuma Castle by Paolo Ciccarese

Pow Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones.

PowWows by Paolo Ciccarese

San Diego (Old Town)

March 30th, 2011

I honestly wasn’t expecting much from the old town. I was imagining a few houses spread out in a modern neighborhood. With my surprise, the old town looks like one of those little towns I used to see in the old western movies… with real antique guns and sheriff stars.

San Diego (Old Town) by Paolo Ciccarese
San Diego (Old Town) by Paolo Ciccarese San Diego (Old Town) by Paolo Ciccarese San Diego (Old Town) by Paolo Ciccarese

San Diego (Balboa Park)

March 28th, 2011

The 2011 travels season started with San Diego (California). Here are some of the pictures taken in Balboa Park.

Botanical Building Balboa Park (by Paolo Ciccarese)
Balboa Park (by Paolo Ciccarese) Balboa Park (by Paolo Ciccarese) Balboa Park (by Paolo Ciccarese)
Balboa Park (by Paolo Ciccarese)

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

August 16th, 2010
Santiago de Compostela by Paolo Ciccarese Santiago de Compostela by Paolo Ciccarese
Santiago de Compostela by Paolo Ciccarese

Gaudi and Barcelona

August 3rd, 2010

Antoni Gaudí is the kind of man who can change the image of an entire city: Barcelona.

Park Guell by Paolo Ciccarese
La Sagrada Familia by Paolo Ciccarese La Sagrada Familia by Paolo Ciccarese La Sagrada Familia by Paolo Ciccarese
Casa Mila by Paolo Ciccarese Sheede and Paolo at Park Guell

Washington DC

March 28th, 2010

Colors of Old San Juan

January 7th, 2010

If you are visiting Puerto Rico, Old San Juan is something you must see. In 1493 Colombus arrived here on his second voyage. The colors of this old city are something you will never forget. Walking on these colorful and narrow streets is really relaxing and you can easily find good local food (try El Jibarito). Also, don’t forget to visit San Cristóbal castle and El Morro.

View from San Cristóbal Castle (by Paolo Ciccarese)
Colors of Old San Juan (by Paolo Ciccarese) Colors of Old San Juan (by Paolo Ciccarese) Colors of Old San Juan (by Paolo Ciccarese) Colors of Old San Juan (by Paolo Ciccarese)
Sheede and Paolo in San Juan