Tag Archives: gardens

Do you think you know everything about Venice ? Here are 10 funny facts you need to know to say that you really know everything about Venice. 1. The wandering spirits of Venice Venice is the island of love, lovers and of the wandering spirits as well. They seem to have trouble leaving this romantic city […]

Milan: as busy as the city itself It was 1774, at the peak of the Enlightenment, when Empress Mary Therese commissioned the Botanic Garden of Milan on the grounds once owned by the Jesuit Company. The aim of the garden was to produce medicinal herbs for the Spezieria di Brera, the local pharmacy. Hidden behind […]

Easter week end getting closer and closer and you fancy something unusual and unconventional? You would love to have great food and great wine, visit some historical places but spend some time in the open air to feel the spring breeze? You’d love to go to the French Riviera but you are looking for something […]

Mazes and labyrinths: symbols that occur with great frequency in human history. Their roots can be traced back to Greek mythology and Paganism, where they were regarded as mystical. It wasn’t until a few hundred years ago that mazes were designed for fun (sadists), and often became a perfect meeting place for secret lovers and […]