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How to enjoy a trip from Milan to Lake Como without turning your day into an exhausting ferry-hopping marathon. Lake Como is one of the easiest and most beautiful escapes from Milan — yet many people somehow manage to overcomplicate the experience. Somewhere between the train schedules, ferry queues, “must-see”…
Looking for the best luxury hotels in Milan? From historic palazzos to design-driven retreats, these five-star hotels offer very different — but equally unforgettable — ways to experience the city. Luxury hotels in Milan are not simply places to sleep after a day of shopping or sightseeing. The best ones…
Best gelato in Milan isn’t just about famous names — here’s how to recognise truly good gelato, and where locals actually go for it. Finding the best gelato in Milan is not quite as straightforward as it might seem. The city is full of gelaterie — traditional Italian gelato shops…
Want to try your hand at Milanese food at home? Here are some traditional Milanese dishes you can cook in your own kitchen, following the way they’re still made in Milan today — not the less authentic versions you often find abroad. When people think of traditional Milanese food, they…
Milan Design Week 2026 was a great opportunity to discover the new pieces presented by brands across the industry. This is my selection of the Cassina designs I found most interesting. Milan Design Week 2026 was, once again, an invitation to get slightly carried away by what the design world…
From the iconic Galleria to the glamorous Fashion District, a closer look at the places where The Devil Wears Prada 2 was filmed in Milan. The choice of Milan as the setting for many of the The Devil Wears Prada 2 Milan locations, following the Paris scenes of the original…
A closer look at how Milanese women actually dress — beyond fleeting trends Understanding how to dress like a Milanese is not about copying specific items or following trends. It’s about noticing what is there — and what isn’t: the absence of excess, the preference for pieces that belong in…
Hair salons in Milan and 2026 hair trends — a closer look at the styles shaping the season, and how (and where) to make them your own 2026 Hair Trends: What Defines the Season Hair trends in 2026 seem to move in a very specific direction: towards something that looks…
Spring in Milan: the best walks, cafés and seasonal pleasures to experience the city By mid-April, spring in Milan is no longer something you anticipate — it is already fully present. The change is visible not only in small details, but in the way the city opens up again: lighter…
Street markets in Milan reveal a different side of the city — where refined taste coexists with practicality, and where those in the know shop well without overspending. Street markets in Milan are one of the city’s most approachable faces, perfectly reflecting the character and traditions of the neighbourhoods in…
