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Why this corner of Versilia remains a favourite with Milanese holidaymakers – and how to choose the right hotels in Forte dei Marmi. You may be wondering what hotels in Forte dei Marmi are doing on a blog devoted to Milan. The answer is simple: sometimes Milanese people leave the…
Explore the most enchanting secret places in Milan, where colourful villas, storybook houses and unusual architecture paint a completely unexpected portrait of the city. Quartiere Maggiolina & Villaggio dei Giornalisti If someone told you there was a neighbourhood in Milan where the loudest sound is birdsong and the houses all…
From organic supermarkets and neighbourhood favourites to gourmet food halls and convenient delivery services, here’s your guide to the best grocery stores in Milan. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat or a lifelong Milanese, choosing where to shop for food has become about much more than simply filling your trolley….
Whether your perfect Italian summer holidays involve glamorous beach clubs, rolling Tuscan hills or cool mountain air, these three destinations offer completely different experiences and appeal to very different kinds of travellers. If you spend enough time in Milan, you’ll quickly notice that summer conversations usually fall into three camps….
Looking for unique bookshops in Milan? These five bookstores are among the city’s most fascinating destinations for book lovers. Milan is a city that rewards curiosity, and nowhere is that more evident than in its bookshops. While there are plenty of bookstores in Milan, only a few have a personality…
Looking for Milan home decor inspiration? Zara Home’s newest Milan store combines furniture, lighting, tableware and home accessories inside a beautifully restored historic building on Viale Pasubio. Milan is never short of new openings, but every now and then one manages to create a genuine buzz. Zara Home’s new flagship…
Whether you prefer timeless Milanese classics, fashionable hotspots, apericena favourites, or alternative neighbourhood hangouts, discover some of the best aperitivo bars in Milan and the city’s most beloved social ritual. If there is one tradition that truly defines social life in this city, it is aperitivo. Visitors often assume that…
Why the forests, the hills and quiet villages of Northern Lombardy make one of the loveliest weekend trips from Milan Part of the appeal of weekend trips from Milan is that life in this city tends to be very fast-paced. There comes a point, usually sometime around Thursday afternoon, when…
A practical guide to the best food in Milan — and the shops you’ll find it in — from historic delicatessens to beautifully old-school gourmet shops. The best food in Milan is not only found inside restaurants. Quite often, it’s behind the counters of elegant old-school gastronomia — the Italian…
