Bar Basso

A curated yet comprehensive collection of my favorite addresses in Milan after living here. Travelers tend to skip over Milan because it’s not as charming on the surface as classic Italian cities such as Rome and Venice. Milan is a place that slowly reveals itself if you know just where to go to discover its hidden beauty. With the right addresses in hand, delve beneath Milan’s exterior and explore the city’s many highlights beyond Gucci and the iconic Duomo. This guide includes: 🚋 Milan travel essentials including helpful logistics and transportation trips 🏩 Places to stay | luxury, boutique, and budget options 🍽️ Places to eat | a mix of casual and elevated spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🖼️ Things to do | shops, sights, museums/galleries beyond the Duomo and Galleria 🚗 Day trip ideas The only Milan guide you’ll need whether it’s for a quick day trip or an extended stay for fashion week. Each handpicked recommendation includes a description with insights based on personal experience and insider travel industry intel. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through my curated recommendations. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide. Shop now for lifetime access to future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

My favorite restaurants and places.

While Italy is synonymous with the delightful tradition of Aperitivo, its cocktail scene is a whole other world waiting to be explored. As a seasoned traveller who appreciates a perfectly crafted drink (and the friendly chat with the bartender that often comes with it), I've had the pleasure of discovering countless incredible cocktail bars across the country. Whether it's a new city I'm visiting or a familiar favourite I'm revisiting, Italy never disappoints. Lucky for me, Northern Italy is my home base, and it boasts a high concentration of exceptional options. However, the South holds its own when it comes to fantastic cocktail experiences (with Rome leading the charge) This guide represents my curated list of the best-of-the-best, a culmination of expert experiences and the occasional repeat visit for quality assurance (yes, sometimes a second or third try is necessary!). Italy, after all, is the birthplace of iconic cocktail ingredients like Vermouth, Campari, and Aperol. But its treasure trove extends far beyond, with gems like St. Germain, Amaro, Grappa, Amaretto, Limoncello, and the hospitality worker's secret weapon - Fernet.