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Unrestricted travel to and from European countries, with no quarantine requirement, will start on June 3rd. No official word yet on when restrictions will be …
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You’ve got only 48 hours in Milano. What should you do? What are the top spots to visit in Milan? What should you eat? 48 …
Travel Solo in Milan |The Best Solo Traveler’s Guide
To travel solo in Milan can be quite boring – if you are not used to traveling alone. No one to take pictures with or …
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Options for public transportation in Milan include the subway – popularly called metro here, bus, BikeMi (bike sharing system), and tram. There are different options for you, which depends …
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COVID 19 in Milan kept a lot of people at home and bored. Many people were tired of eating their own cooked meal and staying …
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Expired permesso di soggiorno can be a pain in the butt. It’s time to queue up again and carry on with the endless paperwork. Since …
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Eating breakfast in Milan at local bars is still one of those experiences I can never get weary of. There are many options for a …
9 Easy Steps to Convert Student Permit to Permesso di Soggiorno per Attesa Occupazione
Hurray! You’ve successfully completed your study and graduated in Italy. So what next? If your plan is to stay back in Milan or Italy to …
Opinion Piece: After Covid-19, What Next?
January 10th 2020, my phoned buzzed. I stirred and cursed under my breath as I looked over at Alexa. It was only 2.13am. I scuffled …
8 Best Places to Go Dancing in Milan
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Storytellers, movies, and poets have shown and described the splendour of Ischia in ways I can never hope to do. However, let me just say …
3 Remarkable Must-Have Milan Apps for Everyone
Living in Milan, one of the things I do not fancy is staying on long and almost endless queues. These Milan apps I discovered have …
Rome experience – Excuse Me, But I Have An Unpopular Opinion!
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Happy Valentine’s day! – in two weeks. Is that really a thing here in Italy? What’s she talking about? Well, it’s Valentine’s month so allow me to …
3 Swift & Simple Steps to Get a Residence Certificate in Milan | Dichiarazione di Residenza
The Dichiarazione di Residenza simply means a declaration of residence – that is officially stating where you live in Milan or Italy. You may not be …
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Free parking in Milan is like a rare gem hard to come by. Even though the transportation system within the town is great, people who …
50+ Top Frequently Asked Questions about Milan and Certified Answers
New in Milan or planning your adventure? Get started with these Frequently Asked Questions about Milan and the answers to kick off your experience! What …
2 Years of Living in Italy – Best, Worst and Ugliest Experiences!
It’s my two years anniversary of living in Italy! Trust me, I am not here to complain much, I’ve had the best times here regardless …
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Let me officially say to my readers, Happy New Year! If you follow my social media pages, you would probably notice a lot has been going on …
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Malpensa airport to Milan city centre is about an hour and a half drive. I spent a whopping €130 on a taxi from Malpensa to Piazza Cinque Giornate axis …
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Christmas in Milan is my most favourite time of the year! I think you can tell by how eager I am to share with you …
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What started out as a fun and all-smiles day left us high and dry. We got not only stranded and deceived but with a lot …
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5 Great Ideas for an Epic Bachelorette & Bachelor Party in Milan
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The Ferragosto Month of August is finally here! While I am excited because of the holiday that comes along with it, I have been dealt …
22 Archaeological Sites and Free Museums in Milan
Free Museums in Milan refers to the tradition of opening public museums for free every first Sunday of each month. You can get a chance …
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Nightlife in Milan is top like Italians would refer to anything they truly love. One of the common activities to engage in on a night …
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Two things that make July unique are the many concerts and fruits. I have been eating a lot of fruits lately and making homemade smoothies. …
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If you want to uncover the Milanese culture, one way to do it is through the culinary experience, and as a local. Take interest in trying …
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When I think about the house hunting in Milan and the costs, I simply grip my heart in despair. My short-lived frugal moment in Palermo …
10 Best Beaches Near Milan for a Day trip
Best beaches near Milan take as little as 1 hour to as much as 5 hours to reach. That said, how are you coping with …
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A search like “one day in Milan” will return dozens of things you can do. While it’s impossible to visit all the museums, places of …
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12 Delicious Typical Italian Foods Every Tourist Must Try
Rubbing the tip your index finger against your cheek is a sign you enjoy what you are eating and I have often found myself doing …
Racial Discrimination – Living as an African in Italy
Racial discrimination, this is a very touchy topic many Africans would not dare to thread. Who wants to be reminded that their forefathers were tortured …
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If you are a lover of countrysides and serenity, you had love Travo. This little town, nestled up against the hills in Emilia Romagna region …
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People often walk up to me to ask, compare your living experiences in Milan and Palermo. Which do you prefer? I will often answer with, there are …
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A friend told me, you don’t have to spend a fortune to travel – you don’t have to go bankrupt. All you need to do …
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