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72 hours in Milan
A quick, simple, untouristy getaway to Northern Italy
Having lived in Italy for six years, I somehow never made it to Milan. Before I leave the European continent for a little while, Milan was a must visit. I went for 72 hours.
Day 1: Arriving in Milano & dinner out:
Arriving at Milano Malpense airport, after the 40 minute delay at Schiphol airport, felt relaxing. Stepping out of the plane into the thick, hot Italian air immediately gave me a holiday sensation. Soon my traveling companions and I were in the train on our way to Milano Centrale.
Fast forward two hours and my mother, sister and I were settled into the Airbnb in the neighborhood Porta Romana. While they worked, I strolled around the area looking for a supermarket and took a quick break to drink a cold Corona while soaking up the afternoon sunshine.
Then came dinner time, at the late Italian hour of 20:30. We joined up with a friend for dinner at Pastamadre. The restaurant is run by an ex-war-journalist who changed his path to become a chef. The main focus of the restaurant is that of typical Sicilian dishes from the Chef’s home region. All the dishes are made with fresh ingredients.
