Living in Milan
From the hills to the beachside, whatever your preference, I’ve got you covered in this post. After over six years of living in Milan and around Italy, I have found some great cities I love to escape to, planned or just last minute.
Let’s talk wines! I am a big fan of sweet wines. Last year June, I finished my Masters in Business Administration with a specialisation in …
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the San Valentino, in English – Saint Valentine. Did you know Valentine’s Day is …
At 3:00 am sharp on July 27th, 2020, I descended from the flight of stairs, moving as lightly as I can so I don’t arouse …
What are your dating experiences like here in Italy? I would like to know. Often times I ask myself, is dating in Italy too hard, …
The weekend is here! Grab your popcorn. I’m a huge movie fan, and so do I like to travel. I’ve always wanted to do a …
Festa della Repubblica is the Italian National Day and Italy Republic Day, which is celebrated on 2 June each year, with the main celebration that …
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 …
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 …
To travel solo in Milan can be quite boring – if you are not used to traveling alone. No one to take pictures with or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Permesso di Soggiorno Provvisorio allows you to travel to other countries other than your home country while you are awaiting the renewal of your Permesso …
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 …
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 …
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 …
So you like to go clubbing too and you are in search of the best places to go dancing in Milan? Here in Milan, you …
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 …
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 …
“I can’t believe you’ve never been to the Capital – Rome”. That’s the reaction I get after I mention I’ve visited over twenty other Italian …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The cold days are finally here. Many would be interested in how to keep warm and still have a good time, especially if you are …
Who else has noticed the bachelorette or bachelor party frenzy that has taken over the streets of Milan? Brides and grooms are taking to the …
Goodbye summer! I am not sure what season I should be inviting you to because Autumn starts on September 23 and summer officially ended on …
Is Milan safe for tourists? That is the question on the lips of many vacationers who are concerned about their well being before heading to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As spring is finally paving the way for summer, there are more outdoor activities you can engage without the worry of catching a cold. I …
Florence is known as the “cradle of the Renaissance”, la culla del Rinascimento in Italian and it is no doubt one of the most visited towns in the …
After days of deliberating what angle to take on my experience at the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week A/W edition, I decided to tell it exactly …
If you’ve currently submitted your application for the Permesso di Soggiorno at the Post Office or at a Patro Nato in Milan, your appointment may …
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, this is a very touchy topic many Africans would not dare to thread. Who wants to be reminded that their forefathers were tortured …
The Sicily Street Food Festival at Cefalu held in September. There were a lot of traditional Sicilian snacks and food. From Panella to Arancina to contemporary …
Cefalù is a coastal city in northern Sicily, Italy well known for the beautiful beach. It’s known for its Norman cathedral, a 12th-century fortress-like structure with …
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 …
Christmas is around the corner. The holiday bells will jingle soon. The countdown has begun. I am getting prepped for the holidays. What about you? …
Lecco is a lake city with a lot of attractions and things to offer. Rocky, colourful and serene are three words that can perfectly describe …
It’s my twelfth month of living in Italy, I think it’s okay to bestow upon myself the worthiness to define Italian people. Day by day …
Mondello is a little posh town located in Southern Italy. The fact that this little posh town is a 10 minutes drive from the centre …
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 …
My summer has been much more eventful than I had thought or planned. Just when I thought I will spend the summer exploring Milan and …
Monza is the third-largest city of Lombardy Region in Italy. It is a city on the River Lambro and just about 15 kilometres (9 miles) northeast …
Permesso di Soggiorno is a paperwork most foreigners dread most in Italy, it is never done. The first frustration is the language, especially if you …
If you are planning to visit any part of Italy, then you are probably aware it may be difficult to communicate with the locals or …
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 …
Milano Carnival starts after the Italian Carnival ends. It is typically called “Carnevale Ambrosiano”. Usually, in Milan there is a day parade and a night party …
Making a last minute decision to go to Paris for Christmas is a choice I’m glad I made. Paris has always been on my bucket …
I can never forget my excitement about my trip to Como Lago, it was my first time with new friends in Milan. Como is a …
Moving from Nigeria to Milan. Recounting my first days experiences. “Are you sure you don’t need to take more food stuff?” My mum asked for …
