Giovanni D’Anzi is the writer of the song that bares the title “Nostalgia de Milan”. He was born in Milan in 1906 and wrote many songs relating to Milan. He is most famous for this song ” O mia bela Madonina“. Written in 1934 as a counter to the songs of the Napolean immigrants and …
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Leaving on a Jet Plane.
Looking up to the sky earlier this morning and seeing the white vapour trails brought home the fact that whilst we are in lockdown, we are not experiencing the excitement of the journey. For many of us, a key part of our enjoyment of the holiday is the getting there. The eager anticipation of the …
Nowhere to run to, baby, nowhere to hide
Things have changed so much in the past week. Last week we were looking at places you could still escape to for a break. Now there is Nowhere to run to and nowhere to hide as beautifully sung by Martha and the Vandellas. At some point, this period of self-isolating and social distancing will end …
Ob-la-di ob-la-da life goes on.
At 11.00pm on 31st January 2020 the United Kingdom became the first ever state to leave the European Union. The UK has now entered a transition period that will last until at least the end of the year. If you have booked or are planning to travel to the EU in 2020, then everything will …
Around the World in 180 Days.
Oceania Cruises are offering a 180 day cruise around the world in 2022. Admittedly it’s 100 days longer than the epic adventure described by Jules Verne of Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout. However you do get to visit 6 continents, 44 countries, 91 ports, 43 islands and en route you will have access to …
Are these the quirkiest hotel rooms?
My favourite is the Keemala Bird’s Nest Villas on the beautiful island of Phuket, Thailand. You have to visit just for design of the villas, never mind the views, expansive bathroom with monsoon shower and a stand-alone bathtub with a view. “Uninterrupted ocean views create a unique castaway experience. The beautifully designed villas offer the …
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