One of Italyâs most beautiful natural spectacles is just 90 km from Milan. Itâs called the Orrido di Bellano. A natural waterfall and gorge carved into the rocky mountainside of the pre-alps in the city of Bellano on Lake Como. It is said to be in the making for over 15 million years. Itâs a natural gorge carved by glacial waters of the […]
Located in the town of San Siro on the north western part of Lake Como, Villa La Gaeta occupies an entire promontory.Designed by architects Gino and Adolfo Coppedè and completed in the early 1920’s, the Art Nouveau architecture with Liberty elements intertwines with a strong stone structure. The villa is private property and cannot be […]
Since my post of two weeks ago, much has changed here in Italy. Stricter measures and directives have been imposed on residents regarding COVID-19 containment not only in Lombardy but in ALL OF ITALY. (March 18, 2020) With the new Shelter in Place directives being instated across America and other parts of the world from […]
When this happens, normally I grab a coffee to help get the ideas flowing, but for the last few days in Montreal, no oneâs been allowed to drink the water due to a bacteria leakage, which also means, no coffee. Tiny women carry amazingly large bags, twice their eighty-pound weight. Some of the women carry […]
There is something beautiful about walking around the city with a camera.
When this happens, normally I grab a coffee to help get the ideas flowing, but for the last few days in Montreal, no oneâs been allowed to drink the water due to a bacteria leakage, which also means, no coffee. Tiny women carry amazingly large bags, twice their eighty-pound weight. Some of the women carry […]
Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como – On the road to Bellagio in the village of Onno at Lake Como, the Villa Ucci Luxury B&B sits embraced by a lush green estate overlooking a private beach, the pre-Alps and the mirror-like waters of Lake Como. We met Danilo and Martina […]