For the next leg of our 5-month travels around Europe we left Milan and headed for Nice in the south of France. This involved getting three trains and a total journey time of just over 6 hours. The total distance is around 350 km (220 miles). We traveled from Milan to Genoa to Ventimiglia to… READ MORE >
Milan Photo Diary
We only spent two nights in Milan so didn’t have time to check out much of the city. But here’s a short photo diary of what a did see. It’s just meant as a reminder of our time there. Obviously there is much more to the city than this. Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral) Milan… READ MORE >
Porta Venezia House, Milan
This apartment was very well located just a few minutes’ walk from Porta Venezia Metro station, so was fairly easy to get to. It’s a good place to stay for a few days and reasonably priced compared to hotels in Milan. The owner was friendly and helpful, which great to have when you first arrive… READ MORE >
Radicetonda Vegan Cafe, Porta Venezia, Milan
This cafe was only a 2-minute walk from Porta Venezia Metro station and also a similar distance from the apartment we stayed at in Milan. This a pretty popular cafe that has seating both inside and out. All food is vegan and there is a very good choice, including salads, soups, mains, desserts, etc. This cafe… READ MORE >
Ljubljana To Milan By Train (Via Trieste & Venice)
It’s not very straightforward getting from Ljubljana to Milan by train, but it was a very interesting journey, especially as we got to use the tram on the section from Villa Opicina to Trieste. This is really a journey in four parts, so you could do the whole journey in one day, or stop along… READ MORE >
