Top 6 Must Go Bars in Milan

Milan is full of bars, aperitivo places, places to chill and hang. But some of them are just too good that you should visit at least one time. Here's the list:

1) Mag Cafe: This bar is my favorite in Milan in Naviglio Grande. Their drinks are so good, the bartenders are so experienced and even tho you just tell them what a kind a taste you want they'll create something authentic just for you. No extra costs. The inside decoration is very warm and welcoming. You feel like home while you are there. The price of drinks change between 5-12€ and from 18.30 to 21.00 they serve a cheese and salami plate at each table and refill when finished.

2) Nottingham Forest: The seocnd bar famous for the drinks. The menu is like an encyclopedia and you have too many choices so you might need to go there several times just to taste different options where you can't find anywhere else. The bar is on Viale Piave where tram 9 passes.

3) Rita's Bar: Another cool bar with cool cocktails located in Naviglio Grande. If you are lucky you can find a place to sit and enjoy the dishes which are very delicious or you can take your drink and chill outside the bar with many other people.

4) Blue Note: If you like jazz this is the bar to go.It's a bit far in Via Pietro Borsieri, but the atmosphere and the music is really good. Trust me you won't regret!

5) Ugo: This bar is always full there is this long queue, not enough tables so everyone enjoys the drink standing up but they literally enjoy because it tastes awesome!!! Try this bar when you feel like walking around with your drink in your hand.

6) Atomic Bar: This bar offers good music, super nice environment and good drinks. Try this place in Porta Venezia especially on a Thursday night!

Top Places To Study in Milan

If you want to study somewhere else beside the library of the uni or your home Milan offers some good opions
1) Open: It's a book store, a cafe, study place. they have everything inside. Located in Porta Romana you can easily go there, chill and enjoy a cup of coffee while studying. If you subscribe yearly for 18€, you can book the rooms as well as to enter the silent rooms.

2) Gogol and Company: If you are familiar with Shakespeare and Company in France, this place has adopted the same mentality. First floor is reserved for books and coffee and second floor is reserved for studying.

3) Design Library: Located in Via Savona, this library offers such creative environment that you couldn't resist. You can meet people while studying enjoy an aperitivo or a coffee.

Top 4 Pizza Places in Milan

1) Fabbrica Pizzeria: Fabrica is a very well known pizzeria located in Naviglio Grande and Corso Como. Their pizzas are so good you can't resist the temptation of not finishing that big portion.

2) Bocconi Giusti: This is a popular spot especially for Bocconi students. It's 2mins away from the uni on Viale Bligny. They serve slices of pizza. If you want the whole thing you may need to wait for a while. This small spot has no tables inside basically you need to have a take out. In a nice weather you can enjoy your slice in the park which is nearby Parco Ravizza.

3) Spontini: If you are longing for a fat, thick slice of pizza then Spontini is the answer for you. They have multiple spots around the city. The most popular one is in Duomo again it's better to have a take away because there are no seats basically you enjoy your pizza on foot indoors. You can have a half or whole pizza as take away. If you want the restaurant atmosphere then try Spontini in Corso Buenos Aires or Piazza Cinque Giornata.

4) Princi Bakery: This place is famous basically for everything. What they do labels as focaccia but trust me on this one you won't be sorry. The amazing taste will blow your mind. You can check the one in Corso Como or Via Italia.

Top 5 Burger Places Milan

Milan is full of delicious street food stops. When you are here forget about McDonalds and treat yourself with delicous burgers! Here is the list:
1) 202 Burger: Located in Corso Porto Ticinese, they offer the most delicious burgers in town served with french fries. You can either eat there, have it take away or order-in. The prices are fair and the taste is just amazing.

2) Mama Burger: Just by looking at its logo we can imagine the cuteness of the place. They have several shops in Milan but my favorite one is in Duomo. If you go there at lunch time there is a special offer which includes a burger of your choice, french fries, a drink and a coffee just for 10€! And the taste is worth it!

3)Polpa: This burger place hidden in the small street one in the side street of Viale Sabotino and the other at the side street of Porta Ticinese offers different options of meat (veal,chicken,veggie) to put in your burger. You either choose a fixed ingredient burger with your choice of meat or create your own! Unfortunately french fries aren't included need to order them separately.

4)Burger Wave: Do you want the feel the Australian breeze? Check this burger place which is on Naviglio Martesena and also in Ticinese. Again you can choose the type of meat you want. Unfortunately french fries aren't included need to order them separately.

5)Ham Holy Burger: Delicious meat, tasty breads, fresh ingredients and fair prices. This place located in Viale Sabotino deserves a visit!

Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante

This quite town located in Liguria between Genova and Riamaggiore deserves more credits for its beauty. This small fishing town has a quite big history lying at it’s hills and serenity at the sea side.

1) Bay of Silence: As you walk through the town first it’s T-shape structure surprises you but this shape helps to a hide the Bay of Silence. This small bay has a tiny sandy beach opposed to other beaches in Sestri Levante. Although it’s quite known by tourists as well the crystal clear waters and the surrounding colourful buildings gives a comfort and peace. You may find some local places of the classical Italian cuisine. 

2) Gelato and more Gelato: Although the town is quite small it has more gelateria shops and most of towns in Italy. I would recommend Tema Gelati e Molto di Piu. There are many different flavours to be tried!

3) Capuccini Monastery: This monastery dates back to 1688 and it is located in a fantastic location, a bit uphill on Baia del Silenzio, with stunning views on the bay. The convent is still active and there are a few monks "Cappuccini" living there, celebrating a public Mass every day.

View from the church

4) The Castle and San Nicolo Church: There is a small castle, whose foundations date to about 1089 AD overlooking Sestri Levante. During the ensuing decades, like other towns and villages along this coast, it was subjected to brutal raids by Saracens and pirates.  The Castel was extended and fortified in 1145.  The town itself was also encircled with walls containing four gates, cirtually none of which remain today.  Inside the walls, between 1151 AD and 1190 AD, the first major church, Chiesa San Nicola, was built.  It remains in sacred operation to this day.  Further fortifications, in the shape of two other castles were built, one in 1310 AD, and the other, the Castle of the Eagle, in 1440. 

San Nicolo Church

5) City Center: The city center is constituted by one main street which is “XXVI Aprile” which is full of shops, small cafes and ice cream shops. There are may tiny streets crossing the main street. As you walk in the city center remember to look up to colourful buildings surrounding you. 

View of Old Town