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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.
The Best Sweet Wines I recommend for Sweet Tooths
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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 …
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22 Videos of Famous International Movies Filmed in Beautiful Italian Cities
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 …
What To Know About Celebrating Italy Republic Day
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 …
All You Need to Know If Travelling To or From Italy – Post COVID 19
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 …
48 Hours in Milano: A Comprehensive Guide
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 …
Best Guide on How to Take Public Transportation in Milan, New Fare Prices
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 …
The Solution to an Expired Permesso di Soggiorno without Renewal
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 …
9 Quick Easy Steps to Apply for a Permesso di Soggiorno Provvisorio
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 …
Eat Breakfast in Milan like a Local: The 10 Best Recommendations from a Foodie
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
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 …
Incredible Summer in Ischia: 5 Days Experience
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!
“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 …
February in Milan – Events to attend in Town
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 …
Free Parking in Milan
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 …
What to do in Milan for the Rest of January 2019
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 …
Milan Malpensa Airport to Milan City Centre: Best and Cheapest Travel Routes
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, 6 Best Local Experiences!
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 …
A Rare and Crazy Experience Day Trip to Mantova!
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 …
What to do in Milan This October
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 …
5 Great Ideas for an Epic Bachelorette & Bachelor Party in Milan
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 …
Things to do in Milan this September
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? Read My Personal Experience
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 …
August 2018 in Milan: what to do.
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 …
Nightlife in Milan, Great 8 Places to Hangout
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. …
Best 10 Local Milanese Food in Milan To Eat
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 …
House Hunting in Milan: Personal Story + Best Insider Tips
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 …
Complete One Day in Milan Blog + Best Visual Guided Map
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 …
What to do in Milan for June 2018: Personal Recommendations for an Enjoyable Month
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 …
48 Hours in Florence, Tuscany’s Paradise
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 …
Milan Fashion Week AW 2018 | Charming Chanel Joan Elkayam Collection
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 …
Can you travel with the Permesso di Soggiorno Receipt? Best Answer and Solution
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 …
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 …
Remarkable Memoirs from the Sicily Street Food Festival 2017
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 …
10 hours in Charming Cefalù: Watch Highlights from My Day Trip
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 …
Visiting La Madre Pietra Farmhouse in Travo, Emilia Romagna Region
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 …
12 Finest Budget-Friendly Countries Near Milan, Italy You Can Visit
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 Blog | Here’s Why You Should Take A Day Trip From Milan To Lecco
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 …
8 Proven Definitions Of The Typical Italian Way Of Life
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 …
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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 …
Palermo vs Milan: 10 Top Guaranteed Reasons To Live In Palermo
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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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 …
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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 …
How to Obtain a Permesso di Soggiorno ‘Residence Stay Permit’ in Milan
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 …
25 Basic Italian Phrases For Tourists Visiting Italy
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 …
I Explored all the Famous Places in Turin City Under 13 hours – Day Trip
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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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 …
A Christmas in the City of Love: Paris
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 …
A Perfect Day Trip to Como Lago from Milan
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 …
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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 …
