All good things must come to an end. It's time to move on and leave Milan behind. Feels a bit sad, but it's always invigorating to turn a new page in life.
Read MoreA Day Trip to Varenna
If you’re planning on making a day trip to Lake Como during your Milan visit, you should definitely consider Varenna.
Read MoreHiking from Camogli to Portofino
Milan is at its best during Design Week
The 55th edition of the Milan Design Week has just ended and finally the city can take a breather. This is Milan’s most action packed week of the entire year. It brings out the best of Milan but obviously there are some downsides as well.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 1 Parco Sempione
My favourite place in Milan is Parco Sempione. There are not that many green spots in Milan, which makes this park all the more important. I go there almost every day for a run or walk.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 5 Quadrilatero della Moda
Number five on my list is the Quadrilatero della Moda, a.k.a. the fashion district. I thought it might be best to describe this place with a short video.
Read MoreItaly will never go cashless, unless cash is banned
In Italy cash is king and I mean real physical paper money and metal coins. This is not just my observation – European statistics show that cash is more important only in Romania and Greece.
Read MoreCinque Terre is Best in the Spring
Italy is the second most visited country in the world with about 80 million tourists a year. In practice this means that you should avoid popular attractions during the summer high season. Even places that used to be peaceful are now swamped. That’s why Cinque Terre is considering restricting the number of annual visitors.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 2 Navigli
If you want to go out and have a casual evening with friends, Navigli is the place. It’s a district south-west of the city center easily accessible by tram or metro. Navigli is characterized by canals, along which you’ll find a lot of bars and restaurants. It's the most vibrant and diverse area in Milan and the evenings are full of life even on weekdays.
Read MoreTips for Your Low Season Como Trip
Como is a famous tourist destination in Northern Italy and can be very crowded during the summer high season. That’s why you should go to Como in the winter or early spring. It’s a bit colder, but very beautiful and peaceful. As a bonus you’ll get excellent service everywhere.
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