How much do you know about Robert Burns?
Scotland is perhaps the only country in the world that regularly celebrates a poet: 25 January 2016 will mark the 257thanniversary of Robert Burns’ birth in 1759. Scots all over the world will get tog...
Pizzoccheri Recipe
“Pizzoccheri” is a phenomenal Italian recipe commonly found at ski resorts in northern Italy. This pasta dish, served generally in winter, is a tradition of Valtellina in Northern Lombardy. The recipe...
One card to visit 80 museums!
Before the beginning of Expo Milan 2015, the regions of Piemonte and Lombardy have decided to collaborate by promoting the culture and the tourism of our country thanks to one card! The goal is to rea...
Holiday Blues
The holiday season has begun, dear ones. Thanksgiving was just a few days ago, and for those of us living in Milan, we’re going to have holidays again in a few days (S. Ambrogio) and then… Christmas t...
Dressing for the Holidays
December is a very social month. You may have the perfect outfit for Christmas day, however it won’t do to re-use the same outfit for New Year’s Eve which will require something even more spectacular....
A Message from Tim Flear, British Consul General in Milan
Dear Easy Milano readers, It has been an eventful year for Milan. Indeed, hugely successful. With Expo 2015, the city came to feel almost like the centre of the universe from May to October. The world...
A chat with Clive Malcolm Griffiths
Clive Malcolm Griffiths has worn many hats along his road through life, but he is perhaps best known with his bowler hat on explaining lyrics of today’s top pop hits in Italian schools. He moved to It...
Thanksgiving message from Ambassador Philip T. Reeker U.S. Consul General in Milan
Dear Friends, Our most original American holiday, Thanksgiving, is a time for all of us to count our blessings. In this spirit, I must thank this exquisite city where we are celebrating the 150th anni...
Sara Everett, Director of the UK Pavilion describes ‘life’ at the UK Pavilion
As the hustle and bustle of Expo subsides Easy Milano had the wonderful opportunity of meeting up with the UK Pavilion’s Director, Sara Everett. Arriving in Milan only in April, Sara was responsible f...
Tizzy Beck an American in Milan
Tizzy Beck a native New Yorker arrived to Milan some seven years ago as a fashion photographer. Since then she has made a drastic career move and opened her very own American diner in the heart of the...
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
Time:30 minutes to prepare and 4 hours to cook Servings: Difficulty:easy Ingredients 1 turkey (any size) 2 cups (475ml) of broth or water melted unsalted butter for basting (optional) Method About an ...
How much do you know about St Andrew?
St Andrew’s Day (or more usually Night) is very important to all Scots around the world as it is when we celebrate Saint Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint. But how much do you know about him? Here’s a p...
VERY – Superstitious
We all know better than to open an umbrella indoors, walk underneath a ladder, break a mirror and stay away from black cats. However, Italy has a few additions to this list. To help you prepare for li...
Message from Canadian Ambassador Peter McGovern
Dear Canadians and Friends of Canada in Italy! Happy Thanksgiving! As Canada’s foliage is gaining its legendary colours, students of all ages are now settled into another school year. Here in Italy, t...
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini – Porcini risotto
Porcini risotto is a classic Italian dish for the fall season. Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 400 g Porcini mushrooms 320 g Carnaroli rice (or Arborio rice) 60 g butter 2 t...
Canadian Federal Election
2015 Canadian Federal Election will be held on October 19, 2015 to elect members to the House of Commons of the 42nd Parliament of Canada. Canadians living abroad can vote by mail. If you live outside...
Where is Waldo? Stuck in the toilet possibly!
We have all enjoyed playing where is Waldo and it’s quite amusing, but there is a time and a place for everything. Sure, Italians are creative and that is a good thing, mostly, but when flushing the t...
The traitorous “Colpo d’aria”
After ten years of living in Italy some things still surprise me. I recall the first time I’ve heard of “colpo d’aria”. It’s not a karate technique or a game, but a “rare disease” that, to the best of...
Dressing for the Occasion – The Workplace
What should I wear? This is always a dreaded question, especially if you recently arrived to Italy for work. Don’t waste time staring at your closet; here are a few pointers to get you on the right tr...
Independence Day message from Ambassador Philip T. Reeker Consul General in Milan
Dear Friends, Happy Independence Day! Although Americans will celebrate our national day across the globe, Milan is THE place to be this year. The New York Times named Milan as its top travel destinat...
Dinner with Dorothy Hamilton, President of USA Pavilion at Expo 2015
Dorothy Cann Hamilton has quite a career in America’s culinary industry earning important distinctions including the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ from the International Association of Culinary Professio...
New Year’s Message from Simone Desmarchelier Australian Consul General in Milan
Dear Easy Milano readers Buon anno! Happy New Year! Thank you to Easy Milano for offering the Australian Consulate General the opportunity to pass on our best wishes for a happy, safe and healthy 2015...
A Message from Peter McGovern, Ambassador of Canada to Italy
Dear Canadians and friends of Canada, Happy Canada Day 2015! 2015 is a big year for Canada: it is the 50th anniversary of our National Flag, a particularly significant milestone as we prepare for the ...
James Biber architect of the USA Pavilion chats with Easy Milano
Architect and partner of N.Y. based Biber Architects, James Biber is known for projects like the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, New York City’s Needle & Button kioskat the Fashion Center Busines...
Children/minors travelling to/from South Africa
As from 1 June 2015, where parents are travelling with a child, such parents must produce a copy of an unabridged birth certificate of the child reflecting the particulars of the parents of the child....
Expo 2015 Tickets
Expo Milano 2015 is here purchase your ticket today! Enjoy the experience of Expo Milano 2015 from May 1st to October 31st everyday from 10:00am to 11:00pm. Depending on when you wish to attend you ca...
Important Notice for US Passport Renewal
Due to the increased rate of exchange of the US dollar against the Euro, effective March 18th, 2015 there will be a change in passport fees paid in local currency. Fees for Adult Passports First adult...
ANZAC DAY 2015
A New Zealand and Australian Memorial Service will be held to commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC DAY at ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH Via Solferino, 17 – Milan Sunday 26thApril at 10.30am Followed later in the m...
U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad. Y...
UK Expats Register to Vote from Overseas
This is the first UK General Election where people can register to vote online. The Electoral Commission hopes that the new online process will encourage more UK nationals living overseas to register ...
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