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Postcard of the Week: Whistler, Canada

                The postage mark on this postcard shows that it was sent 20 years ago in 1993! I was just 4 years old. My parents escaped to Whistler for a […]

Strolling through Milan

Here’s a quick snapshot of my long weekend in Milan at the end of April, which is the next in my ‘Strolling through …’ series, following in the footsteps of […]

Postcard of the Week: Barcelona

          I spent the last week in BCN, the renowned Catalan capital. What most stands out to me about this postcard is not the colours, it’s the textures. Barcelona is […]

How to spend a long weekend in Milan

          In comparison to other cities in Italy, Milan gets a bad rep from foreigners. Many see it as an industrial city that lacks the charm of many of the […]

Postcard of the Week: Chamonix

           Chamonix is one of my favourite resorts for several reasons. First of all, it’s huge and has great links to other resorts in the valley such as Argentiere. Secondly, […]

Art: Light/Dark Abstract Art from Milan

This painting was actually a graduation present from my boyfriend, one of the few paintings I haven’t bought myself. It’s by the award-winning artist Enzo Modolo, currently based in Milan. […]