updated Oct 18, 2006 – prices could well be out of date by now! The Milan metro is moving to a smart card system for local passengers with monthly or annual passes. This is fine for the locals, but the authorities, in their infinite wisdom, have also removed the old ticket machines from most metro … Continue reading How to Use the Milan Metro→
^ The sun never sets on Benetton Last Christmas season (Dec 2004) our teen expert, Ross, took me out to see where the cool young people shop in Milan. MM Shoes, in via Torino near the Duomo – trendy shoes and boots at very reasonable prices < The Calzedonia chain features socks, stockings, lingerie, and … Continue reading Milan: A Shopping Guide for Teens→
We were among the first people in line for our flight from Milan Linate airport to Frankfurt (Lufthansa, connecting on to Delhi). As we checked in, a young Italian couple arrived at the counter beside us. I had previously noticed the woman, wearing a clingy, spaghetti-strapped top, and thought in passing, “I hope she’s not … Continue reading India Vlog 2005: July 26, Departure from Milan→
Monday night we went to hear Randy Newman in Milan, on the last date of his European tour. I didn’t realize it was the last til I looked at his site just now – he certainly didn’t look any worse for the wear of 22 shows in 30 days. This was the Songbook tour, just Randy and … Continue reading Randy Newman in Milan→
Going to Milan for the Expo? Check out these great tips on Where to Eat, Play and Stay and What You Need to Know. where to stay: SunRe8 Bed & Breakfast things to do in Milan more things to do in Milan places to eat in Milan Milan museums Italian dining FAQs book tickets for the Last … Continue reading Milano: Italy’s Under-Appreciated City→
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