The Pakistani High Commission joined forces with fashion-based event planning company Riwayat to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence at a regal fashion week held at the sumptuous Lancaster House. Riwayat’s Pakistan Fashion Week London Season 11 took place at the 17th century royal property, which boasts a bird’s eye-view of Buckingham Palace. The grand halls…
Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy
Although Paris is justifiably called the City of Love, there is no shortage of amore in Italy. Whether you are looking for love Under the Tuscan Sun or your very own Roman Holiday, here are the Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy! There are plenty of options for all types of budgets and…
Villa d’Este Day Trip
Villa d’Este (Semi) Day Trip to Tivoli The weekend after returning from Naples and the Amalfi Coast, I made ambitious (in hindsight) plans to join some friends on a day trip from Rome. They were planning a full day in Tivoli to visit Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana (ruins of Emperor Hadrian’s Villa) – both UNESCO World…
Pope’s Summer Palace at Castel Gandolfo
The town of Castel Gandolfo is a quick day trip from Rome. Last year, the Vatican opened up the summer residence after Pope Francis decided not to spend his summers at the villa as had been tradition with his predecessors. Pope Francis had already ordered the grounds of the Barberini gardens open to the public…