Milan! Famous for it's cathedral, expensive shops and skilled pickpocketers. I was submitted to Milan for my Athens Programme - it's like a one week erasmus, where you go to a university in a different country and participate in a short course there. When we were off uni we did some sightseeing on our own or participated in tours organised by ESN (Erasmus...
Lake Como (in italian Lago di Como or Lario) is the third largest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. With area of over 146 square kilometers and depth of 400 meters it spans in a "Y" shape in the valleys of The Alps. Located just by the Swiss border and 40 km north from Milan it's been a popular...
When flying to Milan with budget airlines you are most likely to land in Bergamo. Instead of rushing straight over to Lombardy's capital, it's good to take some time to appreciate Bergamo itself. It is a true gem that many people overlook in their Milan excursions, and it's so easy to reach! ...