Milan, known for its fashion and finance is one of my favourite travel destinations for many reasons including spectacular sightseeing, world-class shopping, and gourmet dining. Here are some of the best places to visit in Milan. Sightsee & Explore Duomo di Milano One of the largest cathedrals in the world, the magnificent Duomo di Milano …
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Boats of varying shapes and sizes ply Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, but none of them make their presence known quite like the raucous long tail boat. Powered by an unmuffled car or truck engine with a propeller attached to a long shaft resembling a tail, the narrow boat doesn’t slip silently along the murky river. …
I thought and may have even muttered, “Finally I’ve arrived.” It wasn’t just the sense of victory I felt after overcoming a few navigational hiccups riding London’s Underground Circle and District Lines – there was something else about the place that felt different. I continued out of Kensington Station to meet Caroline, a knowledgable and fabulous …
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Navigating the Navigli in Milan History It may come as a surprise to learn that Venice isn’t the only large Italian city with canals. Although located inland, Milan was once a port city with canals connecting to Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Switzerland and the Adriatic Sea. The extensive canal system, known as Navigli, expanded over …
Prague Art and Architecture at the Turn of the Century Photos of beautiful buildings inspired me to learn more about Prague’s Art and Architecture during my first visit to the capital of the Czech Republic. After an eye-opening tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with Context Travel, I knew who to contact. The Context Travel tour …
Discover Incredible Food and More at Expo 2015 Milano Expo 2015 Milano with the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, is the first Universal Exposition focused on nutrition. With food as the focus and over 140 participating countries, a visit to Expo 2015 is an opportunity to eat and drink your way around the …
I clung to the seat as the train rattled through the darkened tunnel, racks of dusty bottles flying by. Every once in a while, the train slowed. Was our driver was searching for the way through the 30km network of underground tunnels? Or pausing so we could absorb the gloomy view. Hand painted black …
Secrets of the Gothic Quarter As I walked through the crowd gathered around one of the most photographed sights in Barcelona, Spain, I wondered if they knew the true story. Although the Pont dels Sospirs or Bridge of Sighs looks like it has been around forever, it isn’t even a 100 years old. The history …
Exploring Gràcia with Devour Barcelona “It’s 1:00 pm and time for vermouth”, announced Renée, our Devour Barcelona tour guide. At home, vermouth at 1:00 pm would be unusual, but it seemed entirely appropriate as we strolled through the Gràcia neighbourhood. Things are different here – in a good way. Life in Barcelona, Spain seems more relaxed, spontaneous and …
Barcelona – Gaudi’s Workshop “Not so long ago, a man dreamed of a city. In his dream, the dragons had scales of tiles, the houses smiles of wrought iron and the buildings waves of the sea and mountains. Barcelona was the open workshop that gave shape to the imagination of the genius: Antoni Gaudi” via Ciutat …
Palm Springs Art Museum – A Gem in the Desert The excited chatter and arm-tugging were the first signs I had picked a winner. Museums are tricky with children and for some, a visit to the museum is as welcome as a trip to the dentist. This was not the case at the Palm Springs …
Where to Watch the Tour de France I plotted, schemed and agonized over how and where to watch the Tour de France. With options ranging from organized tours to renting a caravan and parking on the roadside, selecting the perfect experience for the family was serious business. Unable to choose between city and country, I …
After visiting some of the more popular European destinations, we decided to change it up on our next family vacation and spend a week exploring Budapest, Hungary. It was an excellent decision. I highly recommend exploring Budapest if you haven’t already been to this incredible city. Buda + Pest = Budapest Budapest has two sides – Buda and Pest, …
We love spending time in Hawaii and have visited all of the islands except Moloka’i. Each island has a different vibe, and we have favourite family activities at each destination. A visit to the Kalahuipua’a Fishponds Mauna Lani Resort is one of our favourite family activities on the island of Hawaii. On the Big Island, we …
I have always thought of Milan, or Milano, as a city for fashionistas and bankers and I wasn’t sure if the city would work as a family destination. That being said, the luxe Four Seasons Milan was on my must-visit list and based on my extensive experience with the Four Seasons brand, I was confident that …
