I’m a fan of travel escapism. When I come back to daily life, I am regenerated and reinspired, and life in the modern day is reframed because I took time to understand the past.
The Italian metropolis of Milan packs so much punch into one city it’s hard to know where to begin when planning a trip. There’s just so much to see and do! Not only is Milan one of four fashion capitals of the world, it is also the fifth most Michelin-starred city in the world.
Living in the States, I had only visited two cathedrals – Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento, California and the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. I remember gazing in wonder at the impressively high ceilings and the beautiful stained-glass windows.
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