GIOVANNI ANTONIO BOLTRAFFIO (1466/1516), ITALIAN PAINTER – To dedicate oneself to painting, more for pleasure than for profession.

The independently and wealthy artist, able to devote himself to painting without economic restraints. It’s the city of fashion (and the economic capital of Italy). There are modern and trendy skyscrapers, surrounded by beautiful historical buildings all over the city centre. Milan is one of the coolest cities in Italy. Piazza del Duomo is one of the most visited parts …

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A PRECIOUS JEWEL, BETWEEN RIVER MURRAY AND PACIFIC OCEAN – New South Wales, natural treasures that will leave you breathless.

A creative imagery, where Bondi Beach is only one day from the Blue Mountains. In Australian history, the first British settlement was carried out by what the Australians remember with the name “the first fleet”, consisting of 11 boats and 1400 passengers. On January 26, 1788, that fleet arrived in Port Jackson. From that distant fragment of history, the Australian …

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NEW SOUTH WALES, INTO IMAGES – “Author’s Journey” through the places and people that have shaped the Australian creative horizon.

Discover creativity, finding places to visit and special people to know. Fill your eyes with the beauty of the bay, let yourself be overwhelmed by its irresistible lifestyle in the open air, discovering its unforgettable natural beauties, special places where four particularly creative Australians have been able to give us the fruits of their love for art. Welcome to New …

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WHEN LIFE IS PRETTY SURREAL AND AWESOME – Sia / Because I’m an advocate of it’s who you are.

A sensitive female songwriter that get easily upset and insulted. For her 2016 Nostalgic for the Present Tour, SIA partnered with various rescue organizations to conduct a dog adoption fair at each of her concerts. She was nominated for a 2016 Libby Award for “Best Voice for Animals”. In 1997 she released her debut studio album (OnlySee in Australia), but …

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THE LIGHT’S COLOURS – Dorothea MacKellar / Growing between farms and prairies.

Writing poems, into a land of sweeping plains. For an uninterrupted panorama of the city and surrounds, if you choose BridgeClimb https://www.bridgeclimb.com/ (or BridgeClimb Express, but also BridgeClimb Mandarin), you reach the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, right in the heart of Sydney Harbour. Throughout your Climb, your Climb Leader will entertain you with stories about the history of …

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VISITING THE NATIONAL GALLERY VICTORIA – Melbourne

Festivals, vineyards and old houses full of memories. Visiting this place, is evident the luminous White Night festival in February, the Comedy Festival in April, Melbourne Fringe in September or Melbourne Festival in October. Something special? The Astor. Is an Art Deco gem that’s been in operation as a cinema since 1936. The theatre it’s a cultural hub for movie …

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CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928/2018), AUSTRALIAN FIGURATIVE PAINTER – The dream of his life was the dream of all Australian lives.

Working into the Antipodeans group, best known for his Schoolgirl and Alice in Wonderland series. Sydney’s a beautiful place to live, where you can find many things to do, from kayaking on the harbour to cocktails with a view. During your trip, you can see Sydney Harbour by night, when it takes on a whole new magnitude. Visiting Carriageworks Farmers …

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DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF INDONESIA, IN YOUR CREATIVE WAY – When creativity is nourished by a spicy chicken soup.

Moving between lush paddy fields and fascinating Indonesian writers. While the sandy shores of Bali are frequented by many tourists, there is so much more to this incredible country, the Indonesia, that remains almost unexplored. Until incredible wildlife compare into your eyes, in the deep jungles of Sumatra. From the lush rice fields and waterfalls of Bali, to temples and …

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WITHOUT HAVING TO PUT ON YOUR SHOES – 4 creative reasons why Indonesia should be your next destination.

Through wilderness you’re sure no one has seen before. Without having to put on your shoes, discovering the ultimate destination that matches your soul, catching a glimpse of Indonesia’s bewitching attractions. In this land you can admire a Balinese dancer executing precise moves that would make a robot seem loose-limbed. Bali’s beaches? They are the stuff of legend (but you …

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THE FUGITIVE – Novel by Pramoedya Ananta Toer / When death takes on the character of a sacrificial act, for the birth of a new nation.

Write banned tetralogy, as it was accused of spreading Marxist-Leninist teaching. If you check at the map, this is a town at the easternmost of Central Java province. To reach into Blora? The easiest way is using bus that will drop you at the Blora Terminal. (If you want, you can get there by train, that will drop you at …

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WRITING ON WOMEN’S IMPORTANCE ISSUES – Toeti Heraty / Only woman among the leading contemporary Indonesian poets.

Despite her studies in sciences, she found her inclination towards arts and literature. Waiting for something to eat, read some beautiful poetry of a creative woman and art lover, who was born in this city. Be it the food or the gorgeous views, you too can to experience different things to do in Bandung exquisite atmosphere. Located in the heart …

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SINDUDARSONO SUDJOJONO (1914/1986), INDONESIAN PAINTER – When artistic oeuvre covers a wide spectrum.

Monumental works, which significantly reflect on the true spirit of Indonesian people. Kisaran is a City in the North Sumatra, a town located in the path of trains of northern Sumatra. Here you can experience the Bukit Lawang Jungle https://www.bukitlawang-jungletrekking.com/ Starting from the village Bukit Lawang (northern Sumatra, Indonesia), they arrange jungle trekking tours through the rainforest of Gunung Leuser …

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AUTHOR’S TRAVEL IN CHINA – Moving in the “Middle Country” listening to Li Yuchun, including Huishan clay dolls and beautiful Yixing teapots.

Visiting China, the Middle Empire, between myth and creative reality. The hearing, is the ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations, changes in the pressure of the surrounding, through the ear. Auditory processing relies on how the brain recognises and differentiates sound stimuli. But you’ve also the inner hearing, the invisible sound of your emotions, a special sensibility that can …

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