Parties, parades and celebrations are held on the last day of the Carnival period. Carnival…
Tourism
How do you say Chestnuts in Italian? Castagne I have to admit, I had no idea that chestnuts came from these spiky pom-poms. I really never thought about it. You really must be careful walking through the woods at this time of year. The wind sways the trees above and you can hear the thump-thump […]
There is no doubt that Milan is one of Europe’s most expensive cities to live…
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is at the heart of Milan and is a must…
A timeline of history in one building Once known as Palazzo del Broletto Vecchio in…
Have you ever arrived an airport to see all the drivers with name placards hoping…
Milan is known for its stylish boutiques in the Golden Quadrilateral, lean models walking the…
Milan is well serviced by a metro (subway), buses, and trams. There are also many taxis…
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 […]
Italy is well known for its classic elegance and hides botanical beauties found in its…