Always keep in mind how you’ll arrive as well as the core area of interest when choosing your base on short trips. For sleeping in Milan, this core is basically the area around Piazza del Duomo. Consequently, staying in…
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Milan is a great destination for a short trip but it is often overlooked. You won’t find so many landmarks but it’s full of little gems, charm, and history. The north of Italy is starkly different from Rome or…
The Valle d’Aosta is a small Italian region in the Western Alps, squeezed between Piedmond, Switzerland, and France. It is famous for the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn peaks, ski resorts, and the landscape dotted with medieval castles and fortresses.…
Venice… what can I say? Yes, it’s super touristy, overcrowded, overpriced… But it’s still worth a visit! With the historical Republic of Venice lasting for more than a millennium (697-1797), La Serenissima is steeped in history and culture, in…
Florence is the capital of the region of Tuscany. Considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, some of its greatest artists lived and worked here, like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and many others. Formerly an important political, trade, and…
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#DomenicaAlMuseo (Museum Sundays) in Italy
The Italian Ministry of Culture has reintroduced the #DomenicaAlMuseo (Museum Sundays) initiative all over the country. State museums, as well as other participant institutions, open their doors on every first Sunday of the month, between October and March. Most…
I have previously written about getting around Milan. Although the premise that time-based tickets are good deals still stands, it’s not as dirt cheap as it was. Since July 2019, there have been a few changes and, unfortunately, a…
Turin is the capital of the northern Italian region of Piedmont, next to the Alps. Formerly an important political center as the capital of the Duchy of Savoy (from 1563) and the first capital of a Unified Italy, it…
Lake Garda is a mighty competitor to the title of most beautiful day-trip you can do from Milan. It is the largest lake in Italy, extremely popular with tourists and locals alike for its idyllic towns and crystalline waters.…
Usually relegated in favor of Rome or Florence, Milan has its fair share of interesting places, as well as beautiful surroundings. Follow this guide and enjoy one weekend in Milan and beyond: Day 1 Breakfast Buongiorno, un cappuccino e un cornetto,…
Enjoy a day around Lake Como Lake Como is one of, if not the most beautiful day-trip you can do from Milan. Its shores are littered with cute little towns and villas, popular with visitors for more than 100…
This is Italy, so you can expect amazing food. Do try to focus on dishes from the region, though. If you wanna eat pizza, look for a typical Neapolitan pizzeria. If you want Carbonara, find a Roman restaurant. Trying…
