What Are Expats & Where Do They Live?
What is an Expat? The word “expat”, short for “expatriate” literally means “outside your native country (ex patria)”, so expats are basically people who live abroad. Expats are often distinguished fro...
What is an Expat? The word “expat”, short for “expatriate” literally means “outside your native country (ex patria)”, so expats are basically people who live abroad. Expats are often distinguished fro...
One of the great things about living in Milan is how easy it is to travel to other places from here because public transportation is so easily accessible. This weekend, I took a 48-hour trip to Nice, ...
If you are thinking of studying abroad, Italy is the perfect place. It offers world-class higher education programs in countless fields, accompanied by scenic views and incredible food. As a non-EU ci...
The Dos and Don’ts of Traveling Alone as a Woman Traveling alone can be scary, no matter who you might be. It is intimidating to go places when you can only rely on yourself– especially if it is a pla...
GLOBAL ENTRY SPECIAL ENROLLMENT EVENT AT US EMBASSY ROME AND CONSULATE GENERAL MILAN Announcement: US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host two (2) special Global Entry enrollment events in It...
Now that you have made it to Italy, it is important to get your permesso di soggiorno if you are a non-EU foreign national. Within the first 8 days of entry, you must apply for a permit. You do not ne...
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...
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...
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...
What Is a Codice Fiscale? A codice fiscale (fiscal code) is an essential Italian tax identification number, one of the key requirements for an Italian immigrant, among other things. It identifies fore...
FAI Spring Days is an event organized by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano dedicated to the cultural and landscape heritage of Italy, with free visits to 750 special places in 400 cities, from large capital...
Many are the qualities for which Italy is known around the world. Good food, art, fashion and, most of all, the so-called “dolce vita,” an expression that has already entered the world’s vocabulary an...
There really is something magical about Scottish Country Dancing (SCD). And that something has rubbed off on us, the Milan Scottish Country Dancers. What other activity can you do from the age of 8 to...
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 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 ...
Held annually in April and organised by Fiera Milano and directed by Nicola Ricciardi, Miart – Milan’s International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair – is the exhibition that presents the largest chro...
Milan Music Week was created in 2017, marking a significant addition to the city’s cultural landscape. The event was born from the desire of the Municipality of Milan, Assomusica, FIMI, Nuovo Imaie an...
Milano Summer Festival is an annual event that brings the city to life with a vibrant line-up of music and experiences. Held during the summer months, this festival showcases the big names of both the...
The Milano Latin Festival is an ideal journey into the Latin American scene, a festival that has been part of the Milanese summer for over 30 years. You can experience the rich cultures, traditions, c...
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...
Piano City Milano is the first-ever city-wide festival in Milan that celebrates the piano as an instrument of cultural significance and artistic expression. Since its first appearance in 2011, the eve...
Milan Fashion Week stands as one of the most important international events in the fashion industry, and is expected by both professionals and fashion enthusiasts who are more attentive to emerging tr...
Milan offers residents and visitors alike a unique opportunity to delve into its cultural heritage. Every first Sunday of the month, Milan opens its door to art enthusiasts, history lovers, or just cu...
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 ...
The Benefits of Becoming Italian The process of obtaining Italian nationality can take some time, but once obtained, it provides access to a range of benefits and rights as an Italian citizen, includi...
Known as an extraordinary celebration of freedom, Milan Pride is the first display of LGBTQIA+ pride: gay, lesbian, bi+, transgender and non-binary, asexual, intersex, queer, and any other identity. W...
Milan Design Week, also known as Salone del Mobile, is one of the most anticipated events in the global design calendar. Held annually in April, at the Fiera Milano exhibition center, this week-long e...
BookCity Milano is an event that celebrates the written word and fosters a love of reading among people of all ages. Held annually in Milan, this vibrant event brings together authors, publishers, rea...
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...