Staying in a luxurious mansion from 1600? In Domus Laeta you can!
After my short escape in Asia I started to appreciate more what I have right where I am now. I used to take Europe and its beauties for granted but while I was away I realized that
Category: Places
Fattoria San Martino: The Good (Bio) Life in Tuscany
While we were in Tuscany we discovered a truly magical place. It is called Fattoria San Martino and is situated among the undulating hills and vineyards of Tuscany and right below Montepulciano. It is a biodynamic farm that offers an exclusive and sustainable experience in a stunning natural settings. I had seen it in photos…
Cozy Restaurant: Eat BBQ in Milan
After a bunch of low quality lunch breaks I decided that I deserve something more than a cold food, reheated in the microwave. I had set my sight on Eat BBQ a few evenings ago while we were doing our usual after dinner gelato stroll in the neighbourhood. This restaurant is a total eye catcher…
Tabaccheria Giacomo: Vintage Bar in Milan
Tabaccheria Giacomo is another delight I recently discovered, navigating the twisting side streets of Milan. The design immediately drew my attention. It is a tiny, deco inspired bar with walls in soft green color, black and white checkered floor and French vintage furniture. It is not just the usual bar where you go only for…
Boneswimmer: When I missed my stop
The other day I was in the tram and apparently I got so absorbed in my wanderlusting thoughts that I missed my stop. I decided to walk back, and I was doing it quite successfully until I saw a very colorful swimwear shop called Boneswimmer (Tip if you want to draw my attention: be glitter…
Riad Food Garden in Milan: Current Obsession
I don’t know how things work in your life but as far as I’m concerned, I only find things when I stop looking for them.
You will know that I’m always on a mission to discover new shops, eateries and designers that boast something original, whether it is the concept, the interior design or the product itself.
Potafiori: Perfect Flower Cafe in Milan
A come in, sit down and talk for hours kind of place.
Potafiori is a former flower shop, owned and managed by a local singer, has recently turned into a flower cafe/restaurant. After the
Monies: Avant-garde Jewelry in Milan
I’m a firm believer that the side streets boast the best spots that a big city can offer. They are usually devoid of major retails stores and restaurant chains, which makes them so charming and unpredictable. In one of those streets there is a jewelry shop called Monies. I used to pass by every day…
Milan: Bar Luce Fondazione Prada
Finally Milan has a new, glossy place. It is called Bar Luce and is the result of the collaboration between the eccentric filmmaker Wes Anderson and Fondazione Prada.
The cheerful color palettes and vintage pinball machines will take you back to the Italian pop art culture
