Cat-loving Venophile (Venice! Not wine. But wine is fine, in its own right.) that I am, I can't wait to meet this majestic guy outside San Lorenzo church. Maybe I can cheer him up.

I like the framing on this photo. Every other picture of this lion features the church of San Lorenzo that he's guarding, in the background.

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Location: Genova, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of Accidental Hedonist

H A P P Y H O L i D A Y S - wherever you are. It's a cold and wet Christmas where I am, and not nearly so beautiful as Venice in the rain, or with acqua alta (high water). Lovely photo. Wishing I were in Venice (as most always)!

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Location: Venice, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of alex_david

I hear that the snow is melting in Paris and the rain has returned. It seems that no matter the weather, the city is perpetually picture perfect. What a place.

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of oblivion14/Victor

In looking for windows onto Genova, I happened upon this charming street scene. And indeed - sembra Genova ma ... it's in France!

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Location: Briançon, France ★
Photo courtesy of robramond

So, rather than make Camogli my home base on the Italian Riviera, I'm going with Genova. I was reading that it has the largest, most labyrinthine old town in Europe and I was instantly sold. After looking at a few inspiring pictures, like this one, I know I've picked the right city.

Though while wandering by day should be bliss, wandering the old town after dark is not advisable. The poorly lit, long and confusing old town streets are a good place not to get lost when the sun goes down. If you value your safety; same as in most major metropolitan areas anywhere, the world over.

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Location: Genova, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of Lorenzo X

Lately I've just been surfing Google's map of Liguria, floating down the coast and searching on one town after the next. Looking for *that one pretty picture* that will inspire me to make the day trip and see what there is to discover with my own camera. Thanks to this beauty, Sarzana is definitely on my list of day trip destinations.

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Location: Sarzana, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of Mattjr - photo

Glorious photo. I can't wait to be there and snap some of my own.

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Location: Riomaggiore, Italy ★
Photo courtesy of tripleman

My trip to Camogli is finally coming together. It's going to be glorious and dreamy, just like this photo!

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of .in a good star.

Man down! Man down!

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of . ADRIEN .

Love the snow. Love the light.

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of foxprince_elliot

Love! What I wouldn't give (god but I overuse that phrase and on this blog, in particular) to spend a White Christmas in Paris.

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of hotaru_nyc

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ...

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of CharlotteCharlotteM

What I wouldn't give to be able to take today off and spend it wandering around the Louvre. Or hanging about outside. Even in the cold.

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of jaseNZ

After a much needed winter break, I'm back. Though not from Paris. Now that would have made for a nice break. Even with the snow!

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Location: Paris, France ★
Photo courtesy of @rgs