Michaella Parkes

2 weeks ago | squaremile.com | Michaella Parkes

As someone of Italian heritage I may be biased but when someone asks me the best place to plan a European city break, I will state: “All roads lead to Rome” as I gesture my hands into ‘che voui?’ shapes like an Italian cliché. And while we’re on the topic of idioms, if do decide to visit the capital, you should definitely “do as the Romans do”. Italy is not a country to visit, it is a country to exist in.

1 month ago | squaremile.com | Michaella Parkes

“You honestly don’t want to see this,” James Arthur says, referring to his own face as his mellow Middlesbrough tones wash over my laptop speakers on a grey Wednesday morning. Hearing his voice alone, I immediately feel relaxed. This man’s audio energy is beautiful (even when he’s not singing). It feels like a warm hug is emanating from my tinny speakers. He’s just arrived back from Australia. The singer-songwriter was supporting Bryan Adams on tour Down Under.