Bulgaria: Exploring Sofia

When I say where I come from, I can clearly see that most people are not very familiar with my country. The most adventurous ones ask me if it is a nice place to visit, and, being the unbiased person that I am, I always firmly say – Of course it is!

Porto Venere: The inspiration of Lord Byron

Whenever you read a name of an Italian town, starting with Porto, you can be sure that it is a fascinating place. Although Porto Venere lacks the ostentatious luxury of its wealthier brothers (or sisters?) Porto Cervo, Porto Fino and Porto Rotondo, it offers the laid-back, charming atmosphere that is uniquely Italian. Situated in the…

Milan Street Style: Shoes I

Adidas or Nike? Is this the question? The trainers have taken over the fashion system and the streets confirm it. 2/3 of the Milanese popolation chooses the comfort of the sneakers, splitting mainly between Nike and Adidas (white Stan Smith with green heel patch is the most common). The other 1/3 goes for platforms, lace-ups,…

Padua: Not my cup of tea

If it wasn’t for a meeting we had only 10 minutes away from Padua, I don’t think I would have ever visited it. As a lover of mediterranean, arab and tropical architecture, this medieval city wasn’t exactly in my bucket list. Probably because of some books that I read while I was growing up, that…

Corbetta: Wedding, ghosts and villas

If I ever get married it will be with my bare feet in the sand. But if this option is not available  I wll go for the second best – a wedding in a sumptuous Italian villa. With the beauty of their picturesque settings and lush, green gardens, it is no wonder so many celebrities…