The grand entrance to the cemetery I had starred it on Google Maps, but half of me had given up on the idea of going. But then the guide from the walking tour I did that morning said that if there was anything else we should do in Milan was definitely that. And yes, I’m … Continue reading The most incredible place to visit in Milan: Cimiterio Monumentale
We're halfway through the month of October already. This is one of my favourite, if not my favourite, time of the year. I love fall and well... the countdown to Halloween. I'm definitely a fan of ghost stories, of lost souls, always curious about the rituals different countries have used and currently still undertake when … Continue reading The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery
Happy Halloween! This has been a strange weekend weather-wise! The mornings have been rainy, grey, windy (RIP my umbrella), but in the afternoon, the autumnal rays of sunshine grace us with their presence. And so I found myself with the perfect conditions for what I was planning this weekend. A nice, tranquil walk through Brompton … Continue reading Brompton Cemetery, a place for the eternal sleep
Gothicism is this style that have always had a special place in my heart. A natural attraction to gloomy settings and dark themes that has been in me since I can remember. Gothic literature, architecture and music are the not-so-guilty pleasures of my life. Obviously, this includes cemeteries. Luckily the UK is very rich in this … Continue reading Edinburgh’s Cemeteries Photo Edit
Some of my friends found it odd when I told them I was going to visit the cemetery in the weekend. I had to show them some pictures for them to understand why going to the Highgate Cemetery was something that I wanted to do. Then, they sort of understood. A sort of victorian cemetery, invaded … Continue reading Finding Beauty in Odd Places
The Winged Bone 