Often times it’s the unexpected things which turn out to be the hidden gems. On a recent trip to Milan with a dear friend, we happened upon the Villa Necchi Campilio, a lovely surprise. Our feet were weary and we were looking forward to sitting in a quiet garden for a while when we found […]
Along Lake Constance
Easter crept up on me this year and as the weather promised to be perfect, it seemed like a good idea to get out and enjoy it. A few weeks before, I had read about Arenenberg and thought it would be a nice place to visit. Arenenberg is an estate with a small villa above […]
Camellia Festival in Locarno
Every year around the end of March when the camellias begin to bloom, people head to Locarno to visit the camellia festival. Boasting over 950 different camellias, Locarno features one of Europe’s most important camellia parks. Walking through the park, many different languages can be heard. During the festivities there are concerts, stands with information […]