Maneuvering in the Italian Health Care System
Italians health care may not appear as efficient and well managed as other countries, but considering its comprehensiveness, low ‘out of pocket cost’ and overall quality, it probably should get more c...
Rose Reilly, Footballer scores big at the Teatro Gerolamo, Milan
English Theatre Milan is on a roll. Continuing its mini-season of plays in English, with Rose Reilly, Footballer, the project scored big and won over the audience at the Teatro Gerolamo in P.za Beccar...
Take a Walk on the Wilde Side: English Theatre in Milan brings the authentic voice of Oscar to the Gerolamo
This is becoming a habit. I’m sitting in a theatre in Milan watching a one-man show in English based on a classic literary text. A month ago I was left stunned and speechless by Guy Masterson-Mastroia...
Affordable Milanese Style Décor
How to decorate your home with Milanese Style without breaking the bank Now that you live in Milan, you have probably started dressing and eating like a local, but have you applied your knowledge of M...
Living in Italy is great, but it’s not always ‘la dolce vita’
Living in a new culture presents challenges and surprises. Mary Catherine Holcomb, writer, teacher and seasoned expat is now living in Milan, Italy. In this article, she shares her views and insights ...
A Quick Guide to Living in Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy, is often described as the world’s fashion capital. In addition to being home to many global clothing and luxury brands, such as Bulgari, Prada and Versace, it is also Italy’s central bus...
Living in Italy: Best Places to live in Lombardy
The Lombardy region is located in the northern part of Italy and is a popular destination for tourists for its museums and impressive architecture. If you are planning on living in Italy, Lombardy has...
The Ultimate Parent’s Guide to Studying in the UK
For any young person, studying in the UK is an exciting opportunity. Going abroad, taking a risk and studying outside of their home country allows students to experience life in another culture and me...
7 Steps to Successful Conference Planning in Milan
Milan is a fantastic location for business conferences. It’s a vibrant, dynamic city with a cosmopolitan feel that attracts both national and international business travelers. While some people are fa...
Amie Louie, Founder of Easy Milano Chosen as Urban Queen Leader
We are delighted to announce that our very own Amie Louie, founder of Easy Milano and Global VP Fundraising for the Professional Women’s Network (PWN Global), has been selected by internationally reno...
Italy News in English
Do you find it hard to keep up to date with what’s going on in Italy? Although we are not a news site (and do not aim to be), we try to keep our readers and members informed on what matters. Get Easy ...
The Best Neighborhoods of Milan, Where Should I live?
As our name implies, we at Easy Milano want to make your experience living in Milan as easy as possible. There are lots of reasons people move to Milan; study, work, adventure or love. Many readers wr...
The Octopus and the Wedding Proposal
“How did Salvatore propose?” a friend asked recently, referring to my Italian husband. When I told her that we’d decided to get married in Positano, she said that sounded breathtakingly romantic.Littl...
The Best Times to Look for Work in Italy
When is the best time of the year to look for a new job? And which are the worst months in which to send your curriculum vitae? Timing is also important when it comes to looking for a new job, so we a...
Green Pass, Super Pass, Mega Pass: More Covid-19 Regulations in Italy (February update)
MILAN- updated 03/02/2022 – About one million and 680 thousand people, have not yet received the first dose of the vaccine in Italy despite the efforts of the national vaccine campaign. The Omicron v...
Learn Something New in 2022
January is always a time for making new year resolutions. Unfortunately, following through on resolutions is often frustrating and discouraging. Too frequently, people set their goals based on what ot...
Colorful Milanese Fashion for a Bright Winter
Italian designers and the styles coming off the Milanese fashion runways have shown us that color is not only for summer! It’s time to break away from the traditional winter wardrobe of dark and neutr...
Poem: A Rose Has Thorns
A homage to all the women who have lost their lives at the hands of the men they loved. A Rose Has Thorns by Brenda Shoreman Our eyes met across a crowded roomThe smile he gave me made my heart go zoo...
Guidance for UK drivers in Italy
Update Nov. 22, 2021 Source: Gov.uk Guidance for UK drivers in Italy Italy You will need to take a test to exchange your licence. If you have been resident in Italy for more than 12 months then you ca...
Going With the Flow of the Holidays
Karen Rigatti, Certified Professional Counselor in Milan shares her insights and some tips on keeping calm during the holiday season. Some welcomed wisdom, especially appreciated in the current, topsy...
Photo Gallery: The Colors of Autumn Day Trip to Lake Como from Milan
The Milano Culture Club by Easy Milano & Milano Style organized a fun, autumn event. On Novemebr 21, 2021 we went for an easy hike in the hills above Lake Como along the legendary Sentiero del Viandan...
Living in Italy: Third Dose of the Covid-19 vaccination
Our inbox is full! As an online publication for expats living in Italy, vaccinations for foreigners, the green pass, and questions about the covid-19 third dose come to us frequently. In this article,...
5 tips on How to Adapt to Italian Culture
Moving to a new country can be tough for anyone, but it’s especially hard if you don’t know the culture. Adapting to living in Italy can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. Italians are la...
Expats in Italy: John Murphy, the most Scottish Italian in town
John Murphy has lived in Italy for over 45 years. He has seen history unfold and has overcome the obstacles many expats face while trying to integrate into Italian society. He built a career, raised a...
5 Fashion Accessories for an Italian Look
Living in Italy, not only in Milan where fashion and design are prominent, you will notice that Italians have a natural sense of style. As an expat coming from a culture that values comfort over coutu...
Speaking Dante a 24 Hour Reading of The Divine Comedy in Support of Refugees
24 hours. 100 cantos. Live in Florence. Streamed across the world. A once-in-a-lifetime live reading of The Divine Comedy marking the Dante 700 anniversary 13th-14th September 2021, Cinema la Compagn...
Who lives longer: grandparents or non-grandparents?
Grandchildren are generally regarded as enrichment for the life of older people, according to new research by the University of Cologne. The study, conducted by Professor Dr Lea Ellwardt, Karsten Hank...
Italian Summer Wines
Italy is among the top romantic destinations in the world. It is a country where you can get swept away by pastoral countryside, quaint seaside villages, idyllic islands, ancient historical sites, and...
How to Make Your Home More Italian
Italian home décor is not really what you see in the glossy magazines. Although romantic and perfect for a summer vacation, most homes in Italy do not look like Tuscan country houses or Milanese lofts...
Online Poll Results: Possible Mandatory green pass, how do you feel about it?
We asked Easy Milano readers how they feel about the possible “green pass” for socializing in Italy. Here are the results. (MILAN – July 19, 2021) The Italian government is considering following in Fr...
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