Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Lago di Garda is a wonderful lake in Northern Italy. I was here as a child with the family of a friend of mine for summer vacations and now returned in winter. I was with another friend at Verona – where she was studying for a semester – and went by bus to the eastern shore.
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The Castel San Pietro is a fortification on a hill in the center of Verona, Italy – close to the river Adige. If you take the endless steps up you can enjoy wonderful views on the old city center; a famous photo location.
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The Basilica di San Marco at the Piazza di San Marco, next to the Palazzo Ducale in Venezia, Italy was the state sanctuary of the republic of Venezia until its end in 1797. It’s an important church and the place where Franz and Elisabeth married – geek side note for fans of the monarchy.
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The Ca’ d’Oro or golden house is one of those wonderful buildings at the Canale Grande in Venezia, Italy. It was built from 1421 on in marble and contains many rich golden decorations. It is an example for the richness of the city.
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Burano is a small island in the laguna of Venezia, Italy. You can reach it on a boat tour going from the main island to Murano, Burano and Torcello. The island is beautiful because of the houses colored in different colors. It’s like pop art.
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The island of Murano is located in the laguna of Venezia, Italy. It is known mostly for its tradition in producing glass – still today you can see the glassblower working in their small factories. The main channel is called Canale di San Donato and it it is nice to walk along.
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After finishing my diploma thesis I prepared my first scientific publication about the usage of apps for public transport navigation on mobile phones – and what was nearer than to present it at a conference in the biggest city of the world, where public transport plays a very important role? Therefore I went to Tōkyō, Japan and spoke about my results.
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Getting around Tōkyō, Japan is easy if you once understood the systems and know how to get a ticket. There are JR train, subway and bus networks – the latter you only need for more remote locations. Remember: you enter busses in the rear and pay when you exit in front. Continue reading “Public transport”
The Zōjō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tōkyō, Japan – next to the Tōkyō Tawā. It was created in the 9th century and was shifted to its current location in 1598. In earlier days 48 subtemples and residential homes for students belonged to it.
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The Nezu-jinja is an important Shintō shrine in Tōkyō, Japan and considered as a cultural heritage. It is 1900 years old and the current building dates back to 1705. The halls and gates are preserved very well and are some of the oldest in Japan.
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