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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more