One of Italy’s most breathtaking natural wonders is just 90 km from Milan: the Orrido di Bellano. This stunning natural waterfall and gorge is carved into the rocky mountainside of the pre-Alps…
Lake Como
Lake Como is less than an hour away from Milan. Consider a day trip or even better, a 3 day getaway!
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.
Milan is known for its stylish boutiques in the Golden Quadrilateral, lean models walking the runways and art students sipping Spritz at the cafes of Brera. What many don’t realize is that…
