: About Me

Alice Atkinson-Bonasio is a Media Communication and Cultural Studies graduate from Bath Spa University in England. She worked as a Research Assistant in the recently published book Playing With Videogames. She currently works as a freelance journalist for Games TM and 360 magazines as well as The Escapist website. She is also an active contributor to The 10 Pound Horror Film Project which aims to produce an open source, independent and revolutionary Horror Film and bring back British Horror. Details can be found at www.the10poundhorrorfilm.com

My passion is ...

Travel

I know too much about ...

Videogames and getting the best deal for your money when travelling abroad

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Duncton Wood. A wonderful philosophical book about the struggle between good and evil where all the characters are moles.

My inspiration ...

Places that leave you speechless, so you just have to write about them!

Travel > Italy Destinations Tips for gift shopping in Milan flea markets

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If you go to Milan expecting a beautiful city, chances are you will be slightly disappointed. The heart of industrial Italy used to be one its architectural gem, but the bombardments of World War II took their toll, and now charmless tower blocks dominate most of it. Luckily for visitors with a keen eye for a bargain or simply looking for a more unusual day out, the nicer areas of Milan are also the ones that host its famous markets. These are usually open until late afternoon, but some stall holders do pack up earlier, so going in the morning is highly recommended if you want to have the ...

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