“Sounds like home.” Policing plastic waste, but make it art Would you stay in a former police station turned design-led, eco-friendly hostel? Located inside a former police station in Milan , Italy , Madama Hostel & Bistrot has built its sustainability journey around giving things a second life – from the building itself and reclaimed furnishings to the everyday choices that shape…
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Day Trips from Milan That Will Take You Off the Beaten Path
Alright, listen up, fellow wanderlusters! If you’re hitting up Milan, you’re probably buzzing about the fashion, the food, and, of course, the iconic Duomo. But here’s a pro tip: Milan isn’t just a cool city in its own right; it’s also your ultimate launchpad for some seriously epic day trips across northern Italy and even…
The best hostels in Milan for every type of traveller
This article was last updated December 2022 Welcome to Milan. Italy’s second largest city, fashion capital of the planet and birthplace of one of the world’s greatest institutions – ‘happy hour’ drinks. This is a city made for enormous sunglasses and pure indulgence – whether that’s your love of shopping, ancient works of art,…
What to See, Drink and Eat in Milan’s Navigli Neighbourhood
Venice might be the city that first comes to mind when you hear “Italy” and “canals,” but Milan’s lively Navigli district is also defined by its waterways. The canals, known locally as navigli, have a long practical history but the former industrial neighbourhood south of the Duomo has now been transformed into one of the…
New Year’s Eve 2017 in Milan: What to do
The fateful moment of the year when we have to make the very difficult decision of ‘what to do on New Year’s Eve’ is approaching. There are so many cities where to spend it, it is true, but this time we want to talk to you about Milan, showing you everything you can do on…
10 Free Things to Do in Milan
Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion, shopping and luxury, but it’s actually easier than you think to visit the city whilst sticking to a budget! Getting to Milan isn’t particularly expensive as it’s well connected to Italy’s major hubs (thanks to low-cost airlines and high-speed trains). Once you’re in the city, you could be tempted to squander…
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…
Things to Do in Milan: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Milan Said to be of Celtic origin, Milan has just as much culture and history as Italy’s capital but without the emphasis. It is both the fashion and economic capital of Italy. Having been conquered by the Romans in 222BC, both cultures have left their mark on the city. About Milan, Italy With…
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