As the financial and fashion capital of Italy, Milan offers plenty of things to do for its inhabitants and for those who come to visit the city for longer or shorter periods. However, Milan can be quite pricey (if you don’t know your way around) and some of the main sights can still cost money. We…
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Things to see in Milan
Before being the fashion and financial capital of Italy, Milan is a city full of things to discover and do. There are many places to visit in Milan, and we are not just talking about the Duomo! Milan is a pulsating city, it is a city where every day ends with something more than it started…
10 Questions on Milan
Milan is in many ways a unique city. It is a frenetic city, constantly on the move, always on the lookout for new trends, new clothes and new flavours. Milan is the city of frenetic life and incessant work, but also of aperitifs at the Navigli and fashion shows. Milan is rich in different cultures…
Fun in Milan: Some Ideas
It may seem like a contradiction, but those who live in Milan , or who have experienced the atmosphere and clubs in Milan, know very well that the city comes alive at night. Indeed, the Lombard capital is full of trendy places where history, craftsmanship and product quality combine with the latest European trends and the…
10 best cheap restaurants in Rome
Ahh Rome … one of the most fascinating, beautiful and historic cities in the world, but also one of the biggest tourist traps. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain – with so many must-see attractions, the city is a magnet for visitors from around the world, and many local restaurants have hiked their prices to…
The best time to visit Rome – plan the perfect European backpacking trip
If you’re planning a trip to Europe this summer, we hope a sojourn to Rome, the Eternal City, is on the cards. You shouldn’t need us to tell you why Rome is one of the must-do European destinations – the Pope chooses to call it home, and realistically, he could choose anywhere! If your sightseeing…
10 Things You Need To Know About Rome
Find out hidden attractions in Rome, where to go at night, what not to miss and more.
Top Venice Tips – Your Insider Tips for Venice
The Italian city of Venice has long been a popular spot for visitors from all over the world. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your top Venice tips and here’s what you told us. Take a gondola ride John-Michael Page says: Go on a gondola, despite what you hear, they’re not that expensive, and a…
15 things to do for free in Rome
Are you looking for things to do for free in Rome? Nestled on the River Tiber, Rome is one of most culturally rich cities in the world. Here the ancient world greets the modern world in one big architectural embrace, there is so much to see from the Trevi Fountain to the Colosseum where gladiators once…
3 days in Florence, Italy
Day 1 – Visit the Uffizi Gallery Home to some of Italy’s most prized possessions, the Uffizi Gallery should be top of your list of things to do when visiting Florence, or Firenze as the Italians call it. Queues here can be painfully long so to save time book your tickets online beforehand. Afterwards bask in…
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