The Brera is one of my favourite areas of Milan. Found just beyond the Duomo and La Scala, it is an area full of fabulous art galleries, fun shops, excellent restaurants and small B&Bs. The...

On Friday, 9th September, 10 Corso Como in Milan celebrates it’s twentieth birthday. For twenty years, Carla Sozzani’s stylish emporium has been an inspiration to aficionados around the world. This former garage is not only...

What to do, where to go in Milan? Milan is the financial and fashion centre of Italy. It can’t compete with the historical sites of Rome or Florence, so it is often added to an...

A great spot in Milan for lunch is Fioraio Bianchi Caffe. Originally a flower shop, this cute little cafe is very popular with locals and visitors to the Brera. It’s also perfect  for coffee and...

As we travelled through Sicily, I was always plotting and planning the restaurants for our next stop. In Modica, the owner of our B & B was from Milan, so the inevitable question was asked-...

Milan’s magnificent Duomo stands tall and proud in the centre of the city. Roads circle the Duomo and radiate out from here. Everything is measured in time from the Duomo. La Scala is 2 minutes...