Arriving in Florence by train? Taking the train from Florence to Rome, Venice or Milan? Here is my guide to Florence, Italy’s most important train station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella. I have been taking trains in and out of Santa Maria Novella regularly for the past 15+ years I’ve lived in the Florence area. Below, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 1 day in Milan, Italy. It’s based on my time …
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 …
Heading to Florence from Milan by train? Here’s what to expect. From getting train tickets before your trip, to what to expect at the station in Florence, I’ve got you covered step by step. You’ll find my tips and advice peppered in along the way. I have done this trip countless times, most recently with …
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Want a beach day? Need a break from cities and sightseeing in Tuscany? Looking for a good day trip by train from Florence or Pisa? Here’s how to spend a day in Castiglioncello, a chic beach town on the Tuscan coast where many Italian movies have been filmed. It has breathtaking vistas, and a dramatic …
