A German city ... in the US๐ฉ๐ช๐ค
20 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 36 ยฐC
On the way back to Austin, we stop in Gruene… a German town in the middle of Texas ๐ฉ๐ช๐ค
The town is named after the family that founded it, who, like most Americans (including Trump!), hadBaca selengkapnya
A "haus" and a "badezimmer"๐ฉ๐ช
20 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
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37 ยฐC
We enter a house converted into a hotel to use the bathroom and grab a drink.
At the entrance, the sign reads "Haus", on the bathroom door it says "Badezimmer"!
Everything in the house speaksBaca selengkapnya
The sunset view is even more beautiful ๐
20 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
๐ 31 ยฐC
The view from our hotel balcony is even more beautiful at sunset ๐
The sun setting behind the Colorado River, lighting up the sky in orange, the color of the Texas Longhorns football team๐งก
George W. Bush: Texan Governor & President
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 29 ยฐC
Texas has produced three notable Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush.
George W. Bush also served as Governor of Texas before being elected President, and for thisBaca selengkapnya
The Texas Capitol Library๐
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
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31 ยฐC
On the lower floors, behind a door with glass decorated with the state symbol, there’s a small library that also contains important historical relics.
Among them, two newspapers about the USBaca selengkapnya
The Texas State Capitol
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
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32 ยฐC
The Texas Capitol was inaugurated in 1888 and features a Neo-Renaissance style.
Its dome reaches 90 meters high, making it even taller than the United States Capitol (the national Senate).
Inside,Baca selengkapnya
Outside the Texas Capitol Hill
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ
32 ยฐC
Outside Texas Capitol, there’s a statue dedicated to Texans who answered their country’s call and served the nation after September 11, 2001 ๐ฝ
On the exterior wall, the First Amendment of theBaca selengkapnya
A huge Scientology center in Austin
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
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34 ยฐC
In Austin, near the university, we also saw a huge Scientology Center, the controversial church/sect which is very popular in America including among Hollywood stars.
Among them all, my favorite fast food ๐
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ
35 ยฐC
During the trip, we tried every type of fast food: Wendy’s, In-N-Out, Popeyes, Whataburger… but among them, my favorite is Peter Terry.
It surpasses all the others in quality and taste, of courseBaca selengkapnya
The LBJ Presidential Library
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 30 ยฐC
The LBJ Presidential Library is dedicated to former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
We arrive under a relentless rain and are welcomed by a life-size statue of the President.
We enter and finally findBaca selengkapnya
A journey through the Johnson Presidency
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
๐ง 28 ยฐC
Johnson’s presidency began tragically with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Johnson was his Vice President and was sworn in as President on the plane carrying JFK’s body, next to JFK’sBaca selengkapnya
The presidential car and the Oval Office ๐๐๏ธ
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
๐ง 24 ยฐC
At the entrance of the museum, there is the presidential car used by Lyndon B. Johnson.
At the end of the tour, there’s a scale replica of the Oval Office, furnished just as President LBJ had it.
Austin, the new Sillicon Valley
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 27 ยฐC
We had some free time, and given the rain, we decided to take a drive to see the main companies headquartered in Austin.
Among them, Oracle and all of Elon Musk's companies.
We managed to see fromBaca selengkapnya
And after Mexicanโฆ Tex-Mex at Matt's El Rancho
21 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 24 ยฐC
After trying Mexican food, it’s now time to try Tex-Mex. Completely different flavors, but just as delicious.
It’s interesting how what we consider Mexican in Europe is actually Tex-Mex, aBaca selengkapnya
Time to say goodbye to our travel companion๐๐
22 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 31 ยฐC
After thousands of kilometers, it’s time to say goodbye to our Dodge Durango, which took us from New Orleans to Austin for over a week.
It’s time to go back home!
A 1000 kcal breakfast before leaving
22 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 33 ยฐC
The last breakfast in America ๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ
- A huge pancake with blueberries and a a lot of maple syrup.
- Unlimited coffee with sugar and creamer.
- Starbucks at the airport to pass the timeBaca selengkapnya
Time to leave Texas ๐ค โ๏ธ
22 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
โ๏ธ 30 ยฐC
Unfortunately, it’s time to catch the flight from Austin Airport to New York and then home ๐ .
I was very lucky to have a window seat, which gave me a stunning night view of the Manhattan skylineBaca selengkapnya
Time to head back home ๐ โ๏ธ
22 Agustus 2025, Amerika Serikat โ
๐ 21 ยฐC
The same NORSE flight that brought us to America two weeks ago now takes us back home to Italy ๐ฎ๐น.
I’ve never slept so much and so well on a plane. I fell asleep just minutes after takeoffBaca selengkapnya
๐ฎ๐น Walking around Rome
24 Agustus 2025, Italia โ
๐ 25 ยฐC
Before heading back and returning to Luxembourg, I enjoy two wonderful days in Rome with my family, admiring the beauty of this incredible city.
Finally some Italian food!๐
24 Agustus 2025, Italia โ
๐ 25 ยฐC
After two weeks of fast food, Coca-Cola, fried chicken, and salads loaded with dressing, it’s great to be back eating Italian food. ๐
Time to get back to the routine โฐ๐
25 Agustus 2025, Italia โ
โ๏ธ 25 ยฐC
As always, a coffee at the airport (the last Italian coffee until Christmas), and then it’s time to head back to Luxembourg!
Ezio Greggio and cremant๐ฅ
25 Agustus 2025, Luksemburg โ
๐ 19 ยฐC
The Ezio Greggio sticker (an Italian showman and presenter) protecting our flight… absolutely necessary after the New York–New Orleans trip.
This time, I go for the Crémant, the famousBaca selengkapnya

















































































