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Squid skewers enjoyed on Costa Toscana

Spiedini di calamari al Ferrai bar sulla Costa Toscana, un piatto di mare fotografato durante una pausa in crociera.

Squid skewers enjoyed on Costa Toscana.
In this photograph I wanted to preserve a simple moment connected to the pleasure of tasting a seafood dish during a cruise experience, where even a small detail can become part of a personal travel memory. These squid skewers on Costa Toscana represent a meeting between Mediterranean flavors and the emotions created by discovering something new while travelling.
I chose to capture this dish because food often becomes one of the strongest connections to a place and a moment. A carefully presented meal can tell a story without needing many words, bringing back memories through its appearance, its flavors, and the atmosphere surrounding it. At the Ferrai bar on Costa Toscana, this small seafood experience became a moment worth remembering.
For me, food photography is not only about showing what is on the plate. It is also about capturing the feeling connected to it: the pause during the journey, the curiosity before tasting something, and the memory that remains afterward. These squid skewers became a small symbol of a cruise moment, a detail that could easily pass unnoticed but deserved to be preserved.
Squid is a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and has always been appreciated for its ability to adapt to many different preparations. Grilled, cooked in simple recipes, or served as skewers, it remains a familiar flavor connected with coastal traditions and the relationship between people and the sea.
When I look at this image, I think about how travel memories are often created by unexpected details. A large landscape can be impressive, but sometimes a simple dish can bring back the atmosphere of a journey even years later. Like other stories I have shared on my photoblog about small discoveries along the way, this photograph focuses on a personal experience rather than a famous view.
Costa Toscana becomes the setting for this memory, a place where moments of relaxation, taste, and curiosity come together naturally. If you are visiting a cruise ship, sometimes the most interesting memories are found in the quiet moments between the main experiences, when you simply stop and enjoy what is in front of you.

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Hoi An sunset between river and lanterns

Tramonto a Hoi An in Vietnam con barche sul fiume e luci calde vicino alla città storica

Hoi An sunset between river and lanterns.
As the sun goes down over the Thu Bon River, Hoi An slowly changes its appearance and reveals one of the most beautiful moments of the day in Vietnam. This photograph of sunset in Hoi An was taken during that short transition between afternoon and evening, when the warm colours of the sky reflect on the water and the small boats begin preparing to carry visitors along the river.
During my journey, I wanted to capture this atmosphere with my camera, focusing on the combination of colours, movement and quiet details. Late afternoon is one of the best times to walk through Hoi An because the historic town gradually takes on a different character before the famous lanterns are lit and the streets become filled with their traditional glow.
This image, however, is mainly about the sunset itself. It shows that brief moment when daylight is disappearing but the evening has not completely arrived yet. The reddish tones of the sky create a surreal feeling around the houses, the river and the boats waiting near the shore. Looking at the reflections on the water and the slow movement of the boats, it is easy to understand why Hoi An is considered one of the most interesting places to see in Vietnam.
Hoi An is located in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, near the central coast of the country. The town is famous for its preserved historic centre, traditional architecture and colourful lanterns that illuminate the streets after sunset. For centuries, Hoi An was an important trading port where merchants from different parts of Asia exchanged goods and cultures.
One interesting fact about Hoi An is the importance of its lantern tradition. Many lanterns are still handmade by local artisans, and they have become one of the symbols of the town. Their presence creates a unique atmosphere that changes completely between day and night.
On my blog I have shared other photographs from places discovered during my travels, because I believe that the strongest memories often come from simple moments rather than planned attractions. Like the streets and villages I have photographed in other countries, Hoi An reveals its character through small details.
This sunset photograph represents one of those moments that cannot be perfectly scheduled. You arrive, you wait, and suddenly the light transforms the entire scene. The boats on the river, the coloured sky and the town preparing for the evening create an image that feels almost like a dream.
If you are visiting Vietnam and looking for a place worth seeing, Hoi An offers not only beautiful views but also moments like this, where history, nature and everyday life come together.

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Sunset in Hoi An Vietnam with boats on the river and warm evening light near the historic town

Photo taken with a Canon EOS M100 camera and Tamron 16-300 lens.

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Here is where the small town is located:

The former Champa port city, located at the Thu Bon estuary, was a major Vietnamese trading hub during the 16th and 17th centuries, when Japanese and Chinese people from various provinces, as well as the Dutch and Indians, settled there. During this period of trade with China, the city was known in Vietnamese as Hai Pho (Seaside Town).
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Vietnamese coffee or cappuccino? A Vietnam break

Caffè vietnamita e cappuccino in una caffetteria del Vietnam con atmosfera locale

Vietnamese coffee or cappuccino? A Vietnam break.
During my journey through Vietnam, I realized how much coffee is part of everyday life in this country. Sitting in a café, watching people passing by, and choosing a drink to enjoy slowly became one of the small pleasures of travelling here.
This photograph comes from a simple moment: a break in a Vietnamese coffee shop where, as often happens, we had to choose between traditional Vietnamese iced coffee and a classic cappuccino. My wife almost always chooses the first one, while I usually stay faithful to the second.
Vietnamese coffee is one of the experiences worth trying in Vietnam and represents an important part of local culture. The country is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, and coffee is prepared in many different ways, often using the traditional metal filter called phin.
I was in Vietnam during a journey to discover the country, and this image tells more about a daily habit than just a food or drink experience. If you are visiting Vietnam, trying local coffee is certainly one of the best ways to understand a small but meaningful part of the culture.
Vietnamese coffee shops are everywhere, from small independent cafés to large national chains. On this occasion we were at Highlands Coffee, one of the most recognized coffee brands in Vietnam, where traditional drinks and more international options can be found together.
A curious detail is that Vietnamese iced coffee is often prepared with condensed milk and ice, creating a sweet and strong drink with a flavor very different from the traditional Italian espresso.
I enjoy photographing these ordinary moments because they tell stories through habits, people, and small daily rituals. Like other food and tradition images shared on my blog, this photograph was created to preserve a personal memory from a journey.

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Caffè vietnamita e cappuccino in una caffetteria del Vietnam con atmosfera locale

Photo taken with Honor 20.

However, this isn’t the only type of coffee Vietnamese people drink. In fact, many love their cup of “ca phe nau” (coffee with condensed milk—also known as “ca phe sua” in the south) just as much as the traditional “ca phe den” (literally: black coffee).
Read more and find out more at tuttovietnam.it

Vietnamese coffee or cappuccino? A break in Vietnam – Café vietnamien ou cappuccino ? Une pause au Vietnam – ¿Café vietnamita o capuchino? Una pausa en Vietnam – Café vietnamita ou cappuccino? Uma pausa no Vietnã – Vietnamesischer Kaffee oder Cappuccino? Eine Pause in Vietnam – Cà phê Việt Nam hay cappuccino? Một kỳ nghỉ ở Việt Nam – 越南咖啡还是卡布奇诺？越南的一次休息 – ベトナムコーヒーかカプチーノか？ベトナムでの休憩

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Marinated swordfish against the blue sea

Pesce spada marinato tra le onde blu

Marinated swordfish against the blue sea.
Marinated swordfish enjoyed at sea immediately brings together two things I often associate with Mediterranean travel: simple food and the feeling of being surrounded by water. I took this photograph because the plate and the blue waves seemed to belong to the same moment, creating an image that says more about the experience than about the dish alone.
When I think of marinated swordfish, I think of a Mediterranean preparation where a small number of ingredients are enough to complement the main ingredient. Lemon, extra virgin olive oil, parsley and, depending on the recipe, a little garlic can add freshness and aroma while allowing the firm texture and natural flavor of the swordfish to remain recognizable.
Here, however, the setting is almost as important as the food itself. Eating on board a ship inevitably changes the way a meal feels. The movement of the boat, the salty air and the constantly changing surface of the sea turn even a simple dish into part of a much larger memory.
This is one of the things I look for when photographing food during a journey. I am not interested only in showing what was on the plate. I also want to preserve something of the place where I ate it. A food photograph can therefore become a travel photograph as well, especially when the surroundings naturally become part of the frame.
Swordfish works particularly well with this kind of preparation because of its firm, substantial flesh. The marinade can be delicate or more pronounced, with some versions adding capers, Mediterranean herbs or different kinds of citrus. I personally prefer a balance that keeps the seasoning noticeable without completely covering the taste of the fish.
There is also a small detail worth remembering about marinating. The acidity of lemon changes the surface structure of the fish and creates the texture associated with many marinated preparations, but this should not be confused with actual cooking. If fish is going to be eaten raw or marinated, it is important to use suitable fish and follow the appropriate food-safety and storage practices.
In the photograph, though, what interests me most is the relationship between the dish and the sea. The blue waves are not simply decorative background. They immediately place the scene on board and make it clear that the swordfish was part of a day spent sailing.
That is why I enjoy this kind of image. It connects naturally with other stories on my blog where I have used small details of food, landscapes and everyday moments to remember a journey. Sometimes the most recognizable memory of a trip is not a famous landmark, but something as ordinary as a meal eaten at the right moment.
If you are visiting the Mediterranean, food is often one of the easiest ways to understand the character of a place, but I think the setting can be just as important. The same marinated swordfish would tell a different story on a restaurant terrace, while on a ship the surrounding sea becomes part of the experience.
Looking back at this photograph, I do not remember only the taste of the swordfish. What stays with me is the combination of the plate, the blue water and that particular feeling of being away from the shore.

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Rainbow over Costa Luminosa leaving Dover

Arcobaleno sulla nave Costa Luminosa durante la partenza dal porto di Dover sul mare

Rainbow over Costa Luminosa leaving Dover.
Between the sea and the sky, just after leaving Dover, I captured a special moment during the departure of Costa Luminosa: a rainbow appearing beside the ship as if it was welcoming us before the journey continued. This photograph of a rainbow over Costa Luminosa comes from an unexpected scene, one of those brief moments during a cruise that become lasting memories.
Travel photography is not always about famous destinations or perfectly planned views. Sometimes the most meaningful images happen during simple moments, when something changes in front of the camera without warning. A passing cloud, a different atmosphere or a natural event can completely transform an ordinary departure. In this case, the rainbow became the main subject of the photograph, adding colour and movement to the beginning of the voyage.
I took this photograph from Costa Luminosa, trying to capture the connection between the ship, the sea and the changing sky. The image is not only about a cruise ship leaving a port, but also about the feeling of looking ahead towards a new journey while something unexpected appears in the landscape.
Costa Luminosa was the cruise ship on which I photographed this scene, during the departure from Dover, United Kingdom. Dover is one of the best-known maritime gateways in the English Channel, famous for its position between Britain and continental Europe and for the nearby White Cliffs of Dover.
One interesting fact about rainbows is that they are created by the interaction between sunlight and water droplets in the atmosphere. They are not physical objects in the sky, which is why their appearance changes depending on the observer’s position and the surrounding weather conditions.
On my blog I have shared other photographs from journeys and places visited along the way, because I believe travel memories are made not only by destinations but also by the small moments experienced during the route. This image of Costa Luminosa belongs to that collection of personal memories captured while exploring the world by sea.
If you are looking for things to see during a cruise, sometimes the most beautiful scenes are not written on an itinerary. They appear unexpectedly, even during a simple departure from a harbour.
This rainbow lasted only a short time, but the photograph keeps that moment alive: a ship leaving Dover, the sea around it and a natural sign that seemed to accompany the beginning of the adventure.

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Rainbow over Costa Luminosa cruise ship leaving Dover with the sea and sky in the background

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