“When you write the story of two happy lovers, let the story be set on the banks of Lake Como.” Franz Liszt We spent 4 days in Milan, then we decide to visit Lake Como on our last day, and we thought why don’t we visit half day Foxtown Outlet as well since it was…
Category: Italy
Viva Milano! 2016
This year’s our long trip has begun. We went to Europe once again, still haven’t moved on after last year’s. The beauty of each cities, the fresh weather, the people, we just love everything about Europe. We started our journey from Milan, then to Interlaken, to Colmar, then finally Munich before we were heading home. We arrived…
Pisa 2015 – the art of imperfection
Went on day trip to Pisa city to see one of the wonder of the world. It was a bad day to start with because it was raining hard for a whole day. We catched train from Florence to Pisa Centrale train station for about an hour trip or so for €8 per ticket. Once…
When in Rome 2015
“Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.” Giotto di Bondone (Italian painter and architect. Died 1337) Last journey in Europe this year. When travelling, I am more to the suburb lover than the big cities type. So before we came to Rome, I didn’t really expect too…
Vatican 2015
“If you knew how much work went into it, you wouldn’t call it genius.” Michaelangelo We booked Vatican museum tour that started 10am in the morning, the one held by the Vatican itself and was €37 per person, already includes entrance fee with special express line (avoid the verryyy long queue from the regular line),…
Birthplace of Renaissance – Firenze 2015
Even now I miss Italy dearly, I dream about it every night – Eila Hiltunen Our Italy’s journey continue to Firenze. We stayed a beautiful newly renovated old apartment from Airbnb, though it feels bit creepy at night. The apartment is very near the Santa Maria Novella station, only 10 mins walk. Somehow we got…
Day trip to Venice 2015
“If Amsterdam or Leningrad vie for the title of Venice of the North, then Venice – what compliment is high enough? Venice, with all her civilisation and ancient beauty, Venice with her addiction to curious aquatic means of transport, yes, my friends, Venice is the Henley of the South.” Boris Johnson Arrived in Venice finally…
Vie on Vacation 