Milan: Cheap Panini
Panino Giusto in Milano is a diamond in the rough. Since 1979, students on a shoestring budget and rich ambassadors alike have lined up together outside this no frills sandwich shop for lunch. Finding...
View ArticleMilan: Aperitivo bars offer delicious dining, cheapo-style
By Jenna Weiner— “Aperitivo,” the rich uncle of the “Happy Hour,” is the beloved Milanese tradition of pre-dinner drinks accompanied by complimentary “stuzzichini,” or appetizers. Derived from the...
View ArticleMilan: When to get the best hotel rates (hint: avoid trade shows!)
Milan’s Duomo by night; photo by Panorama Milan, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and the unique Sforza Castle, loves to put on a good show! Er, trade show, that is. In Milan’s “in” season,...
View ArticleMilan Tip: Free admission to Sforza Castle
Despite Milan’s reputation as the center of the fashion universe, the capital of Italy has plenty of (non-Gucci related) attractions for Cheapos to explore. Take, for instance, the Sforza Castle, or...
View ArticleMilan: Get moving with the BikeMi public bike share program
Like Paris, Stockholm and many other forward-thinking European cities before it, Milan has embraced the public bike sharing concept. Since late 2008, BikeMi has operated stations around the city,...
View ArticleMilan: Contemporary Art at the Bovisa Triennale
Contemporary art junkies can get their fix at Milan’s sleek new Bovisa Triennale arts center. This expansive artistic mega-center is entirely devoted to contemporary artful living. Spend a day browsing...
View ArticleHotel Crush: Hotel Charly Milan review
As Italy’s biggest city, Milan is a great destination for budget travelers with hundreds of affordable hotel options. But not all budget hotels are created equal. If you need a place to stay near the...
View Article5 Local tips for cheap eats in Milan
Milan may not attract tourists like Florence, Rome or Venice, but it’s well worth a visit. Italy’s second largest city is famous as a European hub for football, opera, fashion, and food. Sounds...
View ArticleBest budget hotels in Milan for 2019
Just like Rome, New York or London, Milan is a big and beautiful city, which can also mean big price tags for accommodations. In Milan, this is especially true during big events like Fashion Week...
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