Your guide to visiting, moving to and exploring Milan
Ciao and welcome! I’m so happy you’re here.
I created this site to help English-speaking travellers and expats figure out Milan and Northern Italy the easy way — without the overwhelm, tourist traps, or bureaucracy headaches.
Whether you’re planning a trip, moving here, or just dreaming about Italy, this page will point you in the right direction.
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Visit Milan as a tourist and experience the wonders of the city like a local! I have written about the top spots in Milan, nightlife in Milan, and much more! If you are on a low-budget trip or traveling solo, I’ve got you covered. Not everyone can afford the luxury of a tour guide, and most times you just want to get lost and travel solo, discovering these new places by yourself. I have made an itinerary for how to manage a “One Day Tour” around Milan by yourself. There are free Museums and top locations in Milan you can see for free. During the first Sunday of each month, many museums and archaeological sites in Milan and Italy are also open to the public at no cost. This successful initiative was introduced in 2014 by Italy’s Culture Ministry (MIBACT) and was supposed to be in place until March 2020. However, the new Government reinstated it in October 2019.
If you are new to Milan or have recently been living in Milan, you may want to read about my first days in the city. I decided to document my feelings right after I started my blog because I knew someday it might help someone out there who is new to the city. I bare my soul out here, telling you what it is like to live in Milan and Italy as a whole. Documents like Permesso di Soggiorno can prove tough to handle during your first application. I have answered some questions that are often raised around racism and coping with the Italian language.
My opinion is that you sure do need to learn the language to have a better living experience and opportunities, in terms of getting a job.
Discover all the beautiful towns near Milan that you can take a day trip to. One of the perks of living in Milan is its central location to many cities in Italy, and the easy connection to other European cities. You can visit Bergamo, Pisa, Monza, Florence, Como, Lecco, Bologna, Venice, Cinque Terre, and many other beautiful Italian towns nearby. Hopping on the fast train, you will arrive at your destination within minutes, saving you plenty of time to see the city and get back to Milan the same day. Other tips can save you a lot of time and help you have a better day trip experience.
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Milan itinerary PDF
