Are you planning a trip to Venice? If so, congratulations. It’s one of the most gorgeous and unique cities on the planet. You may have heard people complain about Venice: “It’s so hot!”“I can’t believe how crowded it was!”“We spent so much on a gondola ride!”“We ended up eating overpriced, mediocre pizza!”“We spent half of […]
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Heading to a soccer match or a concert at San Siro stadium in Milan? Here’s what to know before you go to Italy’s biggest stadium. Find out practical information about San Siro, and how seating is organized. Not only that, stay tuned for 7 tips for going to a soccer game or a concert at
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Planning a trip to Milan – the place in Italy for fashion and design? Wondering how to navigate Italy’s largest metropolitan area? Milan is a bustling city with a walkable center, good public transportation, and fun vintage trams. I lived in Milan for a year in my early 20s, and have been back countless times
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Are you considering using the metro to get around Italy’s largest metropolitan area? Milan’s metro, or subway system, is efficient and easy to use once you get the hang of it. You don’t even need to speak Italian to feel confident riding the Milan metro! But just in case, I’ve included audio of some important
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Taking the train from Milan to Florence, Rome, or Venice? Heading to Malpensa airport on the Malpensa Express train? Interested in 20th century Italian architecture? You’ll need to head to Milan’s most important train station: Milano Centrale. Here is my guide to Milan’s Central Station. I lived near the station as a student, and have
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Yes, Milan is famous for being the fashion capital of Italy. And it’s home to a world renowned opera house, important artworks, and architecture. But . . it’s also a great place for eating! Fashion is king in Milan, and that goes for food as well. Milan is the place to keep up with food
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Determined to visit Italy’s fashion and design capital but only have one day to spare? Flying in or out of Milan on your Italy trip? Are you a style maven on a tight schedule? Interested in the trendsetting, modern side of Italy? Here’s my itinerary for one day in Milan, Italy. It’s based on my
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Flying into Milan on your trip to Italy? Interested in the cutting edge, trendsetting side of Italy? Ready to bask in world famous sophistication, art, music and culture? Milan is Italy’s richest city, with the largest metropolitan area. It’s a world fashion capital, and the best place in Italy to see a living blend of
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If you’re planning your trip to Lake Garda and you want to fit in some beach time, you’re probably wondering where to go. After all, the shore of Lake Garda is around 100 miles long! I too was once in your position, but after visiting Lake Garda multiple times, I have some suggestions for you.
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Updated December 7, 2025 Ciao! Are you trying to figure out if you should rent a car for your trip to Italy? Are you nervous about the differences between driving in the US and driving in Italy? Maybe you’ve heard stories about renting a car in Italy and you’re not sure if you should just
