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arttravelbug is my latest foray into blogging, perhaps finding a better way to bring together my interconnected passions for art, travel and the stories that connect them.

I am currently unsure about the future of this blog, so pardon the long gaps between posts. In the meantime, you can follow and reach me via my personal blog.

Roberta

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Opera Garnier learnings

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