The Best Day Trips from Milan, Italy
Milan is in the perfect location to use as a base in Northern Italy while you plan various day trips. Thanks to high-speed trains, in 2 hours or less you have dozens of large or...
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The Best Restaurants in Milan, Italy
Now that I’ve been living in Milan for a couple years I’ve been able to round up the best restaurants to dine at around the city. Given Milan is such a melting pot, it isn’t...
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Visiting the Dolomites in Winter and Skiing the Sellaronda
If you are an avid skier, it may be a bucket list item to ski in the Dolomites. Last year, I made this dream come true! However, without a car, this seemed like a daunting...
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Herculaneum Day Trip: A Glimpse into the Past
In 79 AD Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying ancient Roman villages. Most of us are familiar with Pompeii, but did you know there is another town very well preserved from the aftermath you can visit? Herculaneum....
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What Happens on a Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto Tour in Italy
Let’s be honest. Who WOULDN’T want to tour prosciutto and cheese factories? Well, maybe a vegan. Nonetheless, if you love a charcuterie board then you might enjoy taking a peak behind the scenes – the...
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Should You Visit Ostia Antica? Discover More About “Rome’s Pompeii.”
Many travelers in Rome are often overwhelmed at just how much there is to see in Rome. Of course you plan the major sites: the Coliseum, the Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and so...
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A Delicious Lunch and a Scenic Hike Around Cernobbio on Lake Como, Italy
Cernobbio is little town situated on Lake Como. It is easily accessible from Como town (just 15 minutes by boat or bus) and its hiking paths offer spectacular views overlooking Lake Como. And while the...
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An Open Air Museum: Visit the Monumental Cemetery in Milan, Italy
One of my favorite things to do in Milan, Italy is to visit the Monumental Cemetery. It is like walking through an open air museum in the center of the city. The expansive site (it’s...
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Visit Brescia, Italy: Where Roman Ruins and Sparkling Wine Collide
Brescia is a small town in the Lombardy region of Italy, famous for some of its historic Roman ruins and rather unique history. It also happens to be in what is considered the Franciacorta region,...
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A Fernet-Branca Tour: Visit the Fernet-Branca Distillery and Museum in Milan, Italy
My brother is a certified cocktail connoisseur. He always finds the best spots in any town for the best drinks. It’s no surprise he found one of the spots in Milan, Italy. One of Milan’s...
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