When you think of Milan, the first thing that comes to mind is probably clothes and fashion. And maybe football. But there’s so much more to this excellent northern Italian town. Here’s our Essential Guide to Milan. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more
Known for its chic fashion sense, elegant civic parks and canals, and its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Milan is the perfect summer city. But what happens when the mercury drops and the Italian summer gives way to the short cold days of winter? Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more
For the first time in a long time, we’re travelling throughout December. And in an even longer time, we’re in the northern hemisphere for Christmas! Well, in truth, I will be in the UK for Christmas while Christina is heading home just before to be with her family. It’s going to be strange not spending … Read more
Wondering about buying train tickets to Lake Como online vs on the day? Wondering about how to get to Lake Como from Milan’s airports? Wondering about the ferry services on Lake Como? Wondering whether a day trip to Lake Como is long enough? Here’s our ultimate travel guide to Lake Como. Lake Como’s one of … Read more
Bergamo – the wallflower city to Milan’s flourish of high fashion – is missing out on a lot of credit. Its bustling streets and hilltop Old Town have all the charm, romance and mystery of a fine Italian city. So why don’t more people come here? If I were to ask you to name the … Read more
Getting from Milan to Venice by train is one of the easiest journeys you’ll make in Italy. Here’s what to do and how you do it. Venice is one of those places everyone should see at least once in their lives. Its beauty, its history, its romance all add up to make it worth travelling … Read more
Milan is seen as a hub for commerce rather than romance or tourism. But is that really true? We found more than enough to do in this pretty little northern Italian city. Here’s our top 10. Chic fashion, busy streets, boutiques and effortless style. That’s what I think of when I hear the name ‘Milano’. … Read more
Italians are famed for their hospitality, but there is no better example of this than aperitivo hour in Milan, where bars and cafes lavish patrons with snacks for free! Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – it’s on us! Go … Read more
For our last-minute trip to Milan for fashion week, it was tricky finding accommodation that wasn’t ridiculously expensive, or completely booked out. Thanks to Schwarzkopf, we were lucky to get a great room at the Best Western Galles Hotel* in Milan. The hotel exceeded our expectations, especially when we found out it used to be a … Read more
Everyone needs a holiday now and then, don’t we? When the people of Milan get tired of the elegance, fashion and sophistication of their hometown, they head straight for Milano Centrale train station and Lake Como. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our … Read more