Living in Milan

Finding Parking in Milan

Saw this chair “parked” on my street in Milan. Perfectly centered within the lines, the bold fuscia stands out against the concrete backdrop of Milan. The funniest thing was watching all the…

How to get a job in Milan

Lots of people write to milanostyle.com asking questions about living in Milan. Many want to know about how to get a job in Milan. There are jobs out here, you just have…

How to eat Cachi (Persimmons)

Cachi pronounced KA-KI, are a popular autumn fruit in Italy. In English, they are called Persimmons. Sometimes also written as Kaki, derived from its botanical name Diospyros kaki. See Video below to learn How to…

Milan to Lake Como, Life at Villa Ucci Luxury B&B

Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como – On the road to Bellagio in the village of Onno at Lake Como, the Villa Ucci Luxury B&B sits embraced…

Commuting to Milan

Here’s what commuters say about commuting to Milan from it’s hinterland (suburbs, surrounding areas). See what Milanostyle.com has found out about commuters to Milan. Is commuting to Milan one of life’s burdens or a…

Can you really buy a house in Italy for 1 Euro?

There’s been a lot of hype in the news lately about small communities in Italy selling off properties for as little as 1 euro. New communities are adhering to the project every…

Renting an Apartment in Milan: What to Know

Are you considering finding an apartment in Milan? You can find both long term or short term apartment rentals in Milan. You’ll want to know some of the basics such as what…

10 Tricky Toilet Troubles in Italy

The Italian word for toilet (the part you sit on) is “water” pronounced “vater”. If you are looking for the toilet (the bathroom, the loo) then you will want to ask for…

Benefits and Drawbacks of Studying Abroad

If you are planning to come to  Italy to study at one of the many prestigious design institutes in Milan, you may want to make some of the following considerations about studying…

Cinema in English in Milan

In Milan, there are now 5 cinemas that regularly show films in original language. There is also a growing number of cinemas and multiplexes that are starting to offer original language films.…



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