Talking to Saint Andrew
According to Christian tradition, Saint Andrew was born in 7 or 6 BC in Galilee. In 30 AD, Andrew and his brother Peter were summoned by Jesus to give up their trade as fishermen to become “fishers ...
Diwali Festival in Milan
Diwali is one of the most prominent festivals in India, celebrated globally by Hindus Sikhs and Jains. Its roots date back 2500 years. The festival is all about celebrating the triumph of good over ev...
Top Free Museums in Milan
Milan is a cultural hub packed with history and art. As one of the fashion capitals of the world, there is much to explore if you are an art lover in this lively city, and what’s better is you get to ...
Meeting New People in Milan
Moving to a new city by yourself can be stressful, especially when it comes to meeting new people and making friends. Fortunately, there are countless opportunities to do just that, but where do you e...
Teatro alla Scala
Nestled in the heart of the city, La Scala, Milan’s renowned opera house, is considered among the most prestigious theaters in the world. For over two centuries, it has captivated its audience through...
Scottish Country Dancing Courses
More of the same is probably the best way to sum up the period from September 2023 to June 2024. Scottish Country Dancing has the advantage that you can do it anywhere (well, almost anywhere, deep sea...
Best Outdoor Events in Milan this July
The unseasonably wet and windy weather of June has (hopefully) passed: Bring on the sunshine and warm summer evenings! Milan, at this time of year, always has a lot of outdoor events on offer: from mu...
What to Say in a Job Interview in English
Getting a job can be difficult, especially if your interview is English! Let’s try and make things a bit easier! In this article we will look at some typical questions you might be asked in your inter...
Overcoming the Language Barrier
Moving to Milan brings excitement but also the challenge of adapting to a new language environment. This guide aims to provide insights and recommendations for those recently arrived in Milan and deal...
Italy Beer Week
Italy Beer Week represents the evolution of Craft Beer Week, which had been the foremost national celebration in the sector for a decade. For many Italians, craft beer is no longer a new discovery, in...
MIA Photo Fair
MIA Photo Fair is an annual event known as one of the most important art fairs dedicated to photography in Italy, created with the aim of highlighting the transverse role that photography has to play ...
MuseoCity
MuseoCity is an annual celebration that highlights Milan’s rich cultural heritage and art. This vibrant event invites locals and visitors alike to explore the city’s renowned museums, galleries, and c...
Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Places in Milan
Following on from our last article about finding vegetarian and vegan options in Milan, this month we look at mainly gluten-free options in the city, as well as some lactose-free choices. This can be ...
Exploring Artissima: Italy’s Premier Contemporary Art Fair
Artissima Art Fair is one of Italy’s most important contemporary art fairs. Held annually in the Oval Lingotto in Torino, it combines the international market with a focus on experimentation and resea...
Top Lunch Spots in Milan
Italy is synonymous with good food, but it is also a place that is known to savor their breaks – especially lunch breaks! Of course, pasta and pizza are usually the top two lunch choices, but Milan is...
Formal vs Informal English
How to find the right tone when speaking English When I talk in English to Italians (something I do a lot because of my job), I am always struck by the fact that people here are either too formal in t...
Vegetarian and Vegan Places in Milan
Every vegetarian and vegan in Italy has a story to tell that involves going to a restaurant or bar, asking about the veggie options and ends with the bemused waiter shrugging and offering them a salad...
Exploring Milano Porta Romana
It is generally agreed by both inhabitants of Milan and visitors that Porta Romana is one of the most charming areas of the city. The district is a mix of the old and the new with elegant, mainly resi...
New York-Style Living in Milan’s Green Border
In 1927 the great Modernist architect Le Corbusier wrote: “A house is a machine for living in”. Just over a hundred years later, this sentence is still true, except that nowadays buyers expect that ma...
Exploring Milano NoLo District
NoLo: Milan’s Coolest “New” Quarter Milan is constantly changing: former run-down and abandoned industrial areas, such as Porta Nuova, Portello and P.ta Genova have been infused with new life and have...
Exploring Milano Portello District
In this article, Robert continues his exploration of some of Milan’s newest iconic architecture and reveals the links between the city’s industrial past and its present as a vibrant business, financia...
Exploring Milano Palazzo Lombardia
Tall Tales and Italy’s Obsession with Height WARNING: Given that’s there only so much you can say about the various configurations of glass, steel and concrete without running the risk of sounding sli...
Exploring Milano CityLife District
Probably the most interesting thing about the three skyscrapers known as “le Tre Torre” (the three towers) of CityLife is something that you can’t see from the ground – and which you might easily neve...
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
In 2009, Mexican artist Elina Chauvet introduced the powerful symbol of red shoes. Red shoes were initially intended as an art work that condemned femicide and the mistreatment of women. Since then, t...
Milano Skyline: the Ever-Changing Landscape
This is the first in a series of articles about the most exciting modern architecture in Milan. Milan’s best-known building is its statue-encrusted Gothic cathedral, the Duomo (started in 1386 and com...
Pumpkin Stuffed with Everything Good
Thanksgiving Day or Jour de l’action de grace is an annual Canadian holiday held on the second Monday in October. It has been officially celebrated since November 6, 1879, when Parliament declared a n...
Milano 18th Photo Festival
Photofestival 18th Edition Milan and Lombardy | 15.09 – 31.10.2023 Opening Up the World: Photography as a Civil Commitment Dedicated to photography as a civil commitment, the 18th edition of Photofest...
Jimmy Nelson Exhibition ‘Humanity’ Comes to Milano
From 20 September 2023 to 21 January 2024, Palazzo Reale, Milan, will be hosting JIMMY NELSON. Humanity, a photography exhibition promoted by Comune Milano – Cultura, produced by Palazzo Reale and Ski...
The Milan Scottish Country Dancers Start a New Year
Our financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June, so given that we don’t do anything in July and August (except for those who flee the heat to attend the RSCDS Summer School in much cooler St Andrews, S...
48 Hours in Milan
Day 1 Itinerary Italy’s fashion capital has recently become one of top destinations in Italy! Your first stop (mandatory for anyone visiting town) is Milan’s Cathedral, affectionately called Duomo (Pi...
