Lombardy

I have finally realized how shockingly average the Milanese public transport is. For a classy, chic city, the state of the trams and the metro is disgraceful. Actually, I'm inclined to lump even the buses into this lot. You're lucky to sit down on a seat free of stains, or rubbish, or the remains of someone's lunch. They're never clean, and always smell slightly strange - the same stench as in a room full of people who've taken their shoes off. Not pleasant, at all.

Milan Tour

Tour Milan By Tram

The first thing you'll notice about the trams in Milan is that they are orange, slow and extremely noisy. Daunting, to say the least, for a foreign tourist. Even the Milanese think of getting the tram as a mini -odyssey through a city they never really take the time to explore. Nineteen tram lines in all cross Milan, bringing you off the beaten track through streets and squares that even the most intrepid tourists never discover.

Milan, Italy

Milan, the Second Largest City in Italy

Although Milan claims "second" place to being the largest city in Italy, it's not second class. Milan has much to offer to the traveler who's visiting Italy, and is well worth a visit. Being the country's capital in business, fashion, music and design, Milan offers amazing attractions which combine both the past and present.

One and a half million people populate the Northern city. Located south of the Italian Alps, Milan is very close to several other cities and attractions such as Venice and Florence, great skiing and the seashore villages of Liguria and Cinque Terre. Each are just a few short hours (or less) away, which makes Milan a great place to live or tour. History of Milan

Monza for the Day

Kylie in Monza

The sun has finally started shining, thank the lord. It's been a long, long wait - we're into May now, and half the Milanese population are still sporting coats and boots! I was beginning to think the climate of Milan was rivaling London on the 'most consistently horrible' scale, (and that's not something to be proud of). But just when I'd lost all hope in there ever being a summer, I have been proven wrong.

Milan Transportation System

Getting Around Milan Italy

Apertivi

Aperitivos in Milan

It seems Americanism has seeped its way into Milan. The all-you-can-eat phenomenon, once restricted to sizzler and pizza hut, has transformed the Milanese nightlife and halved the cost of a good night out. But unlike in America, the unlimited access self-service buffet is associated with bars, not restaurants. It is...the Milanese happy hour.

Livigno Skiing

Prime Skiing and Snowboarding in Italy

Livigno (pronounced Livin-yo) is located high in the Italian Alps with spectacular views offers excellent snow conditions for both skiers and snowboarders plus affordable shopping. Specifically, it is situated in the northern Italian province of Lombardy, about 5 hrs away from Milano. Right on the Italian - Swiss border and is known for its value due to its status as a duty free town.

Ski holidays in Livigno offer great stuff for beginners and intermediates, both boarders and skiers. Livigno boasts modern ski lifts and well prepared ski trails while retaining the traditional rustic character of its 3 original villages.

Lombardia - Lombardy

The Lombardy or Lombardia region of Italy occupies a major portion of the northern Po River valley between the Tincio and Mincio rivers. It is bordered by the Alps and Switzerland to the north and Emilia-Romagna to the south. Lombardy is home to Italy's famous lakes Maggiore, Como and Garda that lie at the foot of the Alps. Piedmonte and Valle D'Aosta border Lombardy to the west and the Veneto and Alto-Adige regions on the east. Not only is Lombardy an agricultural center, but an industrial and commercial one, as Milan is an international center of business and fashion.