Postcard of the Week: La Scala Opera House, Milan
La Scala is Italy’s most prestigious opera house and has been for several centuries. I’m no “opera connoisseur” but I do appreciate it, and I’ve been to the opera […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Postcard of the Week: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
I stretched the last weekend in April into a four-day affair, arriving in Milan late on Thursday night and leaving late Monday night. Milan is one of those Italian cities […]
Swanning around the four fashion capitals of the world (aka Fashion Month)
Twice a year, the VIPs of the fashion world get to go on a month-long trip around the world, all in the name of work. At the moment they’re nearing […]
