How I Visited Milan without Breaking the Wallet, Milan, Italy

Italy is beautiful. Glorious even. And each region is so different, as a tapestry made of different fabrics stitched together. Food, Art, History. Italy has a bit of everything for everyone. But you know what? It is also pricy. It can be expensive. Milan, for instance, is known for being one of the most expensive cities in Italy. Being the capital of Italian fashion, and one of the most recognisable fashion capitals in the world, home to designer fashion brands, of course, this isn’t a cheap place to live… or to visit.

When it comes to budget when travelling, I also always find this an incredibly subjective topic. What is budget for some people, may not be budget for others. So here are a few things to note about my travels in Milan.

1. I prioritise culture/history over dining out. Yes, the food in Italy is great. But dining out is expensive and I didn’t see it as a priority as a solo traveller, especially when now it is so easy to find really great Italian restaurants anywhere else (I know this will anger the Italians, but it is what I have experienced!).

3. I didn’t want to stay in hostels - I stayed at a hotel, with a private room and bathroom. I also don’t need luxury hotels. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).