Many people recognize Milan as one of the world centers of fashion, commerce, and nightlife. The second largest city in Italy is a fabulous weekend getaway, where you can partake in art, shopping, dining at the hautest restaurants, clubbing, and enjoying a sophisticated dolce vita!

Could there be anything more glamorous than going to Milan, Italy? The fashion, the food and the culture are world-renowned here. A person could lose numerous hours shopping and strolling the street Via Monte Napoleone with stores like Gucci, Prada and Versace lining the street. The architecture will also keep your jaw on the floor. If you visit the Piazza del Duomo then you can’t ...

All of Southern Europe goes on vacation in August, a very practical thing to do since air conditioning isn’t nearly as universal as in the States. Milan, one of the world’s fashion capitals, is particularly hard hit, as designers, craftspeople and models all head for the beach or the mountains.

So my time in Milan wasn’t as rock & roll as it would have been if ...

Join BlackAtlas.com Travel Expert-at-Large Nelson George as he takes you on a trip through Milan.

Sananda Maitreya lives in Milan. That name may not mean anything to you, but you probably remember Terrence Trent D’Arby, the hard singing performer whose ‘The Hardline According to Terrence Trent D’Arby’ is an ‘80s classic with a real retro-soul feel.

Though born in Florida, Terrence first became a star in the United Kingdom before finding ...