Feeling tired and sure that I looked the part as well, I stepped into the streets of Milan wearing the ugliest coat I own, bought for the purpose and not for aesthetics - a puffer jacket, almost knee length, water repellant and cold-proof. It was the best fit for the weather I was enduring during … Continue reading Walking the streets of Milan, Italy
My last stop in my small Northern Italy adventure was Bergamo, a small town near Milan that gets a lot of Milan-destined tourists due to its airport. The town is definitely worth a visit and it seems to me that it is often overlooked. It is divided into Cittá Bassa (Lower City) and the Cittá … Continue reading Merry Christmas! Shots from Bergamo, Italy
After Milan, I took a train to Turin and spent two nights there. This city was unfortunately quite poor when it came to Christmas Decorations, with a very tiny market I didn't even bother to take a picture of. However, in front of the Royal Palace, there was a group of green and natural Christmas … Continue reading Christmas trees in Turin’s Royal Palace
From where I was staying in Switzerland it was just a quick train ride across the Alps to get to Milan - a city I had never been in but had been on my list for a while. So, this was my opportunity - I'd finally visit the capital of Italian Fashion and would get … Continue reading Milan during Christmas Season
This year it's been hard to get into the Christmas spirit, and at this point, I gave up a little - last week I was in snowy Switzerland, and explored some beautiful, Christmas-enchanted Italian towns. Whilst it is indeed lovely, I just can't feel the same way I have felt in previous years - likely … Continue reading A Christmassy time in Switzerland
The Winged Bone 