48 Hours in Nice & Monaco
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, ...
Student Visa for Italy: Application and Eligibility
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...
Traveling Alone as a Female
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...
Message for U.S. Citizens: Global Entry Special Enrollment Event
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...
How to Get a Residency Permit in Italy (Permesso di Soggiorno)
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...
A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Public Limited Companies & Partnerships (Part 3 of 3)
Public Limited Companies By Shares – Società per Azioni (S.p.A.) A Società per Azioni is a public limited company by shares. This form of corporation better suits the needs of large businesses requiri...
A Guide to Starting a Business in Italy: Private Limited Companies (Part 2 of 3)
Private Limited Companies by Quotas Società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.) – Traditional S.r.l. vs. Simplified S.r.l. Under Italian law, there are two main types of private limited companies inclu...
Top International Schools in Milan
Milan is home to several prestigious international schools, offering a range of curricula from British, American, and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in English, French and German. These s...
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...
Codice Fiscale Guide: Everything You Need to Know
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...
The Benefits of Investing in Italian Real Estate
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...
Scottish Country Dancing – Truly Something Magical
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...
Top Places to Visit in Lombardia
Expressed in a variety of landscapes, the Lombardia region includes a mix of large industrial cities and cities rich in history and art. Known as the “region of lakes,” it is home to more than 15, inc...
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 ...
Milan Music Week – November
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 – June
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...
Milano Latin Festival – June
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
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 ...
Obtaining Italian Citizenship
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...
Milan Pride Month
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...
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...
British Citizens Voting From Overseas
The 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for registering 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗠 𝗕𝗦𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. If you are a British or eligible Irish citizen living abroad who has previously lived in the UK or been registered to vote in the UK, yo...
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...
A Guide to Car Sharing in Milan
Did you know that Milan has the biggest car-sharing system in Italy? This system has first been introduced in 2001 due to its easy convenience and is currently present with five operators offering thi...
Benvenuto Soirée
As Benvenuto Club wraps up another successful year, the club stands tall with 315 members, a testament to collective growth and engagement. Throughout this period, countless meaningful moments, nurtur...
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...
