City on a Hill: A Stopover in Bergamo
Milan has 3 airports: Linate, located practically within the city, Malpensa, located 40 minutes west of Milan proper, and Bergamo, which is, in reality, located in the city of Bergamo rather than Milan. Airlines still sell flights to Bergamo as flights to Milan, and most people skip out on seeing Bergamo, which is a major… Continue reading City on a Hill: A Stopover in Bergamo
Travel Guide: Milan
All European travellers one day come to Milan, thanks to it’s incredibly well connected position (both via air and rail) resulting in the city being reachable cheaply. And indeed, it does live up to at least some of it’s popularity. General Impressions Milan is a busy cosmopolitan city, that feels alive yet connected to it’s… Continue reading Travel Guide: Milan
Exploring the Ruins of Ostia Antica
I’m a massive Romaphile. I’m fascinated by Roman history – their politics, their warfare, and their architecture. The Romans are a people that left a mark on European history and culture unlike any other civilisation. It’s little wonder then, that I was right at home in the city where it all started. One of the… Continue reading Exploring the Ruins of Ostia Antica
