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 lifted on flights to and from countries outside of Europe – but the external borders of the EU remain closed to non-essential travel until June… READ MORE
Milan
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 in Milan seems like a little time – it is – but if you plan your time well, you should be beaming with the satisfaction… READ MORE
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 share the laughs and momentary experiences. It takes a lot of guts to dare to travel alone. Especially if you plan to have fun and… READ MORE
COVID 19 in Milan, What are the Comprehensive New Rules for Dining Out?
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 at home, so when the government eased the lockdown on May 4th, Navigli was full of people, nullifying the social distancing that is still in… READ MORE
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 are required to show your ID before you are allowed to enter into night clubs. So ensure you have it with you. Access to night… READ MORE
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 made life a lot easier for me. If you have lived in Milano long enough, and most especially engaged in any sort of paperwork, you… READ MORE
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 ramble a bit on this topic – I’m curious. Thinking back to the two Valentines I’ve spent here, I don’t remember any frenzy as compared… READ MORE
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 live in the outskirts of Milan and work in the city often have difficulties coming to town by public transportation. Asides this, the rate at… READ MORE
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 country is Milan in? Italy What religion is widely practiced in Italy? Christianity (Catholic) Do locals speak English in Milan? Largely yes, compared to other… READ MORE
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 with me. I recently graduated, and my mind has been running on so many things all at once. The reality of job hunting is so… READ MORE
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 activities for the month, well in advance. I just love to walk the Duomo square to hear the Christmas songs blasting over the speakers –… READ MORE
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 of good pictures. A night before, we agreed to go on a spontaneous day trip to Mantova. The weather forecast said it would rain but… READ MORE
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 a tourist. Best to recommend during this period will no doubt be indoor events and activities. Therefore, I would recommend visiting the Museums in Milan…. READ MORE
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 streets to show off their soon-to-be-married faces in epic costumes that cannot go unnoticed. If you plan to throw a bachelorette or bachelor party in… READ MORE
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 the 31st of August in Milan. My recommendations are coming later than usual, but it’s better late than never. Where you at the Formula1 Milan… READ MORE
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 the city of Milan. I remember when I was newly moving to Italy, my dad was very skeptical about my choice because of the high… READ MORE
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 with pretty badly by the heat. There is that saying that you can’t have it all right? Alot of places and events will be on… READ MORE
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 to see your favourite arts like the painting of ‘The last supper’ for free. This is also a good chance to see a lot of… READ MORE
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 out in Milan is an aperitivo, also called aperitif or happy hour. The traditional Italian aperitivo is majorly made up of selected snacks like pizzetta… READ MORE
Local Habits & Events to Indulge in Milan this July
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. Do like a Milanese and enjoy summer vegetables all through July. Forest berries, wild blueberries, apricots, and melons are in bloom. You can survive the… READ MORE
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 the summer ‘hotness’? I classify July and especially August as the still-air period in Milan. It becomes so humid and as a friend described, you… READ MORE
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 interest and famous landmarks in one day in Milan, with careful planning and the help of my recommendations, you can make the most of your… READ MORE
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 will forever be a strong advocate of the warmer months because I get to finally eat gelato and also for the fact that I get… READ MORE
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 how I experienced it. The runway show opened with a dreamy song pouring over the speakers. I felt the goosebumps rise and I was immediately… READ MORE
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 is one and a half hour drive away from Milan. Travo is best known for Agricultural Tourism (called Agriturismo in Italian) and hiking. You can find… READ MORE
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 the city. This lake city is in the same region as Milan – Lombardy. It is a perfect choice if you looking to escape Milan… READ MORE
Monza Makes A Perfect Day & Budget Trip From Milan
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 of Milan. The proximity of the city to Milan puts it on the list of one of the places to take a day trip to from… READ MORE
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 is to search the best deals online, make a budget and stick to it! Following this advice, at the spur of the moment, I decided… READ MORE
Milano Carnival 2017 at Piazza Duomo
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 in Piazza Duomo. The Carnival holds every year in March, with a whirlwind of beautiful costumes worn by both adults and children. The sweetest aroma of… READ MORE
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 city at the southern tip of Lake Como in northern Italy and home to American actor – George Clooney and other celebrities like Donatella Versace and… READ MORE
