Ghost Town

Ghost Town Lazio
Monterano ghost town and more highlights from the Roman countryside

by Giulia Blocal 10 October 2014

After the 30th, any birthday comes with a mixed feeling of both being excited to be at the centre of your loved ones’ attention and …
Albania Travel Itinerary Ghost Town Road - Trip
Albanian Riviera

by Giulia Blocal 18 September 2014

Our base to explore the Albanian Riviera was Himarë. We liked this small town so much that just after our first relaxing afternoon at Himarë beach we …

Giulia 'BLocal' Riva

Ciao, my name is Giulia. I’m a writer specialised in street art and graffiti. Since 2011 I’ve been running this independent street art blog, which has been the media partner of major street art festivals across Europe. I was the Communication & Content Manager of Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum and now I’m a freelance writer and content creator based in Rome. I work with creative enterprises and museums, and my writing has been published in street art catalogues and art publications. I also write "Beyond the Walls", a monthly newsletter of editorials and critical insights into the world of urban art, and in 2024 I launched the book series "As Seen on the Streets of…," an independent publishing project that captures the cities shaping the global street art movement through my personal experiences, in-depth research, and the voices of local street artists.

Ghost Town

Monterano ghost town and more highlights from the Roman countryside

Albanian Riviera