Celia Abernethy

I once overheard a man and woman at a cocktail party talking about “The Algarve”. I had no idea...

Tax free shopping is available in Italy!  Non-EU residents can enjoy traveling and saving on purchases made during their...

Are you planning a trip to Milan & Lake Como? Save time searching for answers about traveling to Italy...

In 1926, a young couple from the farmlands of Tuscany were discussing their future together and contemplating a move....

Country villa rental review of Il Rifugio at The Pinelli Estate, Agropoli, Italy Il Rifugio at The Pinelli Estate...

Italy in summer, Italian summer cocktails and drinks a guide by Milanostyle.com Italy is a country of food and...

You know me (or maybe not), I’m really not one to complain. My Mom taught me, “If you don’t...

Ready, Set, Sport: Made in Italy Sportswear & Activewear After being shut inside for so long, we are all...

Italy is known for its stunning villas, parks and gardens. Milan, Italy is a city with many gardens and...

There are three elements that distinguish iconic Italian design: humble beginnings, hard work and innovation. The artisans of Italy...

March 30, 2021 the FC Internazionale Milano football club announced it’s new, sleek logo design and launched a campaign...

Solo travel for women has increased throughout the world and Italy is on most female traveler’s bucket lists. The...

There have always been revolutionary changes throughout fashion history; skirts cut above the ankles, then above the knees and...

There are many reasons international families move to Milan; to start a new job, to be close to family,...

In February 2020 Italy went into a strict lockdown. All shops and businesses were closed, and even local transit...

Coffee is such a predictable part of my everyday life, I hardly even thought it was worth writing about....

The city of Milan is like one big shopping mall.  Some of the world’s most beautiful stores and boutiques...

I’m sure your mother told you,”Don’t believe everything you see on TV!”, the same should be said for Internet....

Dating back to a Milanese baker from the early 1800’s, Panettone is found on every Italian Christmas table.  It...

Here in Italy, we’re in lockdown, again. I wrote about Living in Lockdown during the first lockdown when Italy...

When it comes to shopping for luxury ready-to-wear, Italian fashion designers have cornered the market. Big names like Armani,...

Milan is one of Italy’s most metropolitan and contemporary cities. Attracting travelers and business people from all over the...

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is at the heart of Milan and is a must see for all tourists...

Following the previous post Timeline of Italy Coronavirus Lockdown, here is a quick overview of what life in Italy...

Yes, of course you can find the typical souvenirs of Milan like a poster of The Last Super, a...

The best of Milan in One day Free download – viewed best on mobiles and tablets 24 Hours in...

It is unknown what the post Covid-19 era will bring us. Will it be mandatory to wear a mask...

Everyone has been wondering and speculating on travel in Italy after the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. World travel may still...

Since my post of two weeks ago, much has changed here in Italy. Stricter measures and directives have been...

Just because the museum is closed or you are far away, it doesn’t mean you can’t visit the best...

Italy’s first online guide for culture junkies. Places to Think (localiperpensare.it) lists cafes, tea rooms and bistros throughout Italy where...

Image above: Youth in Milan with masks – in reality,  not everyone is wearing masks, photo/Shutterstock Dear MilanoStyle Readers,...

Lots of people write into Milanostyle.com asking questions BEFORE they even get here. Questions like: “I’m moving to Milan,...

A conversation about Fashion, Hair History and living in Milan with Dario Caruso, Milan hairdresser We are so used...

Ah, heat. There is nothing like sitting in a warm massage pool looking out to a snowy panoramic view. You...

There has been a lot of talk about “Carbon Neutral Fashion” lately. The keyword “sustainability” remains a focus and...

My absolute favorite magazine is opening a pop-up shop in Milan! Monolcle is THE in-the-know media source for everything...

The Joyne Playce experiential tour of Cividale del Friuli started early in the morning, so I had planned to...

Join me Sunday September 1, 2019 to learn about the divas that became legends of La Scala Opera of...

If you are traveling to Venice, sleep here. I truly enjoyed my stay at Joseph Apartments in Venice, Italy....

Milan is known for its stylish boutiques in the Golden Quadrilateral, lean models walking the runways and art students...

Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como – On the road to Bellagio in the...

Italy is well known for its classic elegance and hides botanical beauties found in its luxury villas and gardens....

It’s not everyday that you walk into a hotel and find a picture of yourself hanging on the wall!...

Lutier Riccardo Genovese lived in Lecco at Lake Como between 1927 and 1928 where he made some of today’s...

Here’s what commuters say about commuting to Milan from it’s hinterland (suburbs, surrounding areas). See what Milanostyle.com has found out about...

There’s been a lot of hype in the news lately about small communities in Italy selling off properties for...

A fourteenth-century church steeple stands out in the middle of Lake Resia in the South Tyrol, in the Trentino-Alto...

Are you considering finding an apartment in Milan? You can find both long term or short term apartment rentals...

In my new FREE download, The Beginners Guide to Bologna, available on ItlayTravelandMore.com, I  share my discoveries and insider...