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Leonardo da Vinci's Final Years in Amboise: The Untold Story of Clos Lucé
When I first walked through the gates of Clos Lucé in Amboise, I wasn't prepared for how intimate it would feel. Leonardo da Vinci Amboise - this is where it all happened. This wasn't some grand museum with velvet ropes and crowds - this was a home. Leonardo da Vinci's home. The place where one of history's greatest minds spent his final three years in Leonardo da Vinci Amboise, far from his beloved Italy, creating, dreaming, and ultimately, dying. But as I would soon discove
Natalija Ugrina
3 days ago9 min read


Where Louis XIV Said ‘I Do’ – Louis XIV Wedding Saint-Jean-de-Luz & Macarons
It was one of those moody Basque afternoons when the sky can’t decide if it wants to drizzle or downpour. I had planned a quick stop in...
Natalija Ugrina
Oct 77 min read


Schengen, Luxembourg: The Tiny Village That Changed Europe Forever
The Place Everyone Googles — but Few Actually Visit You’ve probably seen the word “Schengen” stamped on your visa or mentioned when...
Natalija Ugrina
Sep 146 min read


Ultimate 7-Day Belgium Hidden Gems Road Trip: Medieval Cities Beyond the Guidebooks
The moment I crossed the border into Belgium, I knew this road trip would be something special. The GPS was guiding me toward Bruges, but...
Natalija Ugrina
Sep 511 min read
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