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A hell of a day at Expo Milan 2015

by Marta - Learningescapes | 2, Oct, 2015 | Cultural Tourism | 13 comments

When I went to expo Milan 2015, on a Saturday at the end of September, I knew it would be busy. I had read enough about the hours of queuing to enter some of the pavilions to know I would not be able to see all I wanted to see, but Saturday was the only day I had...

Milan in one day: where to stay, where to eat, what to see

by Marta - Learningescapes | 1, Oct, 2015 | Destinations | 14 comments

In this mini guide to one day in Milan you will find the best neighbourhood to stay in Milan, where to eat and the best things to do in Milan in one day. I am just back from a long-awaited weekend in Milan. The main reason behind my trip was snooping around Expo 2015...

Milan’s unique houses: case di ringhiera

by Marta - Learningescapes | 17, Mar, 2015 | Cultural Tourism | 0 comments

Case di ringhiera, Milan: what they are and where to find this peculiar type of house typical of the city of Milan Milan is one of those cities that somehow seems destined to be visited in a rush. Maybe because of its fame as a ‘working city’, a city for...