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Hands Down - The BEST Pizza in Milan!

I scream…you scream…we all scream for PIZZA!!! Well, most of us do anyway. 😉 I don’t know too many people who don’t LOVE pizza! And where is the best pizza, according to many folks? Italy!!! Mangia, Italia! 🫶

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Making Mosaics in Milan!

When I travel I always like to try the local foods and participate in local cultural experiences. It could be a cooking activity or class. It could be a tour with local foods or customs. It could be meeting a family and sharing a meal with them or just visiting with them and trying to learn a few words of their language. In Milan, I chose to learn the art of making mosaics with Murano glass from Venice.

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BAM Library of Trees: Motoring Around Milan in a Classic Car! Part Two!

Last summer I spent a week on my own in Milan! I stayed at an AirBnb with the most wonderful host and arranged some wonderful tours and activities while I was there. One of them was an exuberant tour in a classic Fiat! One of the places we went was called BAM: The Library of Trees. Join me for a quick tour and of BAM and information to plan your own tour!

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Featured Easter Post: The Last Supper by da Vinci in Milan

There are few works of religious art that many adults know by name. One of those, however, is The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. This sounds like a “duh” moment, but I had no idea that the original masterpiece resides in a cathedral in Milan. I was certainly surprised and delighted to see it among the list of recommended activities in Milan.

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The BEST Gelato in Milan!

It is, unfortunately, well-known by those that know me that I am sort of an ice cream junkie. I have a weakness for ice cream in all its various forms and flavors. As I’ve gotten older, I have tried to cut down on my ice cream intake, but when in Milan (or Italy in general), you need to sample the gelato.

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