[April, 2010] Kilt is the famous costume for men in Scotland. But apparently not all over Scotland, but only in Highland originally. In the era of Queen Victoria, it became a fashion and people started…

[April, 2010] There are a lot of famous buildings in London, so maybe many tourists overlook this OXO Tower by the river Thames, but this is another well-known building in this city. Built as a…

[November, 2010] During day time, this square in front of Duomo in Milan is lively with full of people, but late at night it was very clear and quiet.

[November, 2010] Spending a night at La Scala in Milan was a wonderful experience.It is a gorgeous place and the performance was amazing.The audience are dressed up for the evening which is also nice to…

[November, 2010] Monza is about 15 min.by train from Milan.It is a lovely small town with the beautiful Duomo.It does not seem to be well-known other than by those who follow F1 race.F1 is held…

[November, 2010] I love panna cotta.I first tasted it long time ago when I asked for a cream caramel in a restaurant in Firenze which they did not have and instead persuaded me to try…

[June, 2010] I was invited to a wedding in Italy.I had  imagined a very showy ceremony, but it was very refined and elegant.The small stone church was apparently founded in 1100.People’s clothing was not so…

[November, 2010] Around the beginning of November, the streets in London are decorated with Christmas theme. The photo is from Carnaby Street near Oxford Street and Regent Street in the centre of the city. Regent…

[March, 2010] I still do not know what festival happening on the day when we visited Basel in Switzerland, but all over the town the music parade was going on just like this shop window….