Astha activity
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Experience
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Six days in Germany
Frankfurt - Went there for a student exchange program.  Flight – Lufthansa from New Delhi Day 1 Landed Went to partner’s house Went to main tower Went to zeil – main market, Sunday farmer’s market, went to mall, shopping from Hollister, ate waffles with...
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One Day in Glasgow, Scotland
One Day in GlasgowGlasgow is a city on the River Clyde in Scotland’s western Lowlands. It’s a mesmerising city known for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture. It has a rich legacy from the eighteenth century due to trade and shipping business. It’s a home...
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Discovering New Delhi
I have lived in New Delhi for the past twenty four years, the exception being this year which I am spending in Milan, Italy as a student. It is the capital of the country of India, which is a part of central Asia. New Delhi has a wide and varied heritage and history,...
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Two days in Florence, Italy
I visited the beautiful city of Firenze (Florence), which is the capital of the Tuscany region in Italy, over a weekend (as a student, I try to travel as much as possible over weekends). Florence is a beautiful small city, known for the historic and cultural...
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Experience in Toulouse, France by Astha
What is it like to live in Toulouse? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? The city of Toulouse is mostly known for being home to the headquarters of the world-famous airplane manufacturer Airbus and the multi-national organization of Infosys. It is home to...
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Blog
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My Student Experience in Milan
What is it like to live in Milan? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? I have been living in Milan for the past four months, and it has definitely been a great experience. The city has much to offer in terms of tourist attractions as well as less explored...
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Erasmus Experience in Milan
Why did you choose to go to Milan, Italy? I chose to come to Milan for my post graduate studies in Furniture Design from Politecnico di Milano university - which comes in the top 10 design universities in the world. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you...
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Two days in Istanbul, Turkey
I visited Istanbul over a weeked, and I will start off by saying that two days is not enough for this huge historic city! Istanbul is a big, populous city, home to a rich cutlure and heritage that is a blend of two continents - influenced by both Asian and European...
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Kineo Cafe
Kineo Cafe, at Via Pier della Francesca, 54, was a very nice experience. I visited it for an Erasmus pre-party on a Thursday evening, before the party shifted to Gattopardo club on the same road. The Kineo Cafe is not very big in size, but extends over two floors, an...
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Le Banque
I visited Le Banque, a discotheque in Milan near Brera and Duomo, for an Erasmus party held there as part of their weekly party nights. The entrance is through a relatively narrow road, in an existing building of classic European architecture. Lit up with blue...
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Japanese/Asian cuisine in Milan
I am a big fan of sushi rolls, especially with prawns or salmon! So I definitely had to do my research on the best go-to sushi restaurant in Milan when I moved here a few months ago to study. After checking ratings online and consulting a few friends who were here...
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Two days in Toulouse, France
I visited Toulouse, a city in the South of France, about a month ago on the weekend from Milan. Toulouse is the capital city of the Southern region of France, near the Midi-Pyrenees hill range. I travelled to Toulouse to visit my relatives who are residents of the...
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Experience in Pisa, Italy by Astha
What is it like to live in Pisa? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Pisa is a beautiful small town in the beautiful region of Tuscany, home to amazingly beautiful and breathtaking landscapes. Living in Pisa is a homely experience, interacting with locals and...
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Experience in Como, Italy by Astha
What is it like to live in Como? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Como is such a beautiful small town that I would love to be a local! My college and course actually shifted from Como to Milan a few years ago, so unfortunately I missed out on the...
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Experience in Venice, Italy by Astha
What is it like to live in Venice? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Venice is a holiday destination! I have been there to visit and travel only, and it is a small island but full of attractions. The beauty of this island is due to the canals and the water...
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Experience in Milan, Italy by Astha
What is it like to live in Milan? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? I have been living in Milan for the past four months, and it has definitely been a great experience. The city has much to offer in terms of tourist attractions as well as less explored...
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Experience in Paris, France by Astha
What is it like to live in Paris? Would you recommend it? What is the city like? Paris is beautiful! It is always full of hustle bustle, always lit up, it is like the city that never sleeps. Living in Paris would be an experience that can never be matched. It is a big...
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Erasmus Experience in Milan, Italy by Astha
Why did you choose to go to Milan, Italy? I chose to come to Milan for my post graduate studies in Furniture Design from Politecnico di Milano university - which comes in the top 10 design universities in the world. How long is the scholarship? How much money do you...
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Two days in Venice, Italy
I visited Venice for the first time on the first weekend of the Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia), to experience the opening ceremonies of the Carnival. This was the first weekend of February so the weather was quite pleasant, becoming colder by night with a cold...
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Two days in Dolomites, Italy
I recently visited a few towns in the Dolomites mountain range in North-East Italy. It was a small two day weekend trip, but since it is the ski season and the towns now have snowy grounds and sunny days, the timing could not have been more perfect! It was a short but...
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Temakinho
I am a big fan of sushi rolls, especially with prawns or salmon! So I definitely had to do my research on the best go-to sushi restaurant in Milan when I moved here a few months ago to study. After checking ratings online and consulting a few friends who were here...
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One day in Varenna, Lago di Como, Italy
As far as one day trips around Milan go, there are an extensive number of options. One of them is Como, the famous town at the tip of Lake Como (Lago di Como), about an hour from Milan by train. I wanted to explore further ahead so I booked a return train ticket to...
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One day trip to Pisa, Italy
INTRODUCTION Pisa is a beautiful small town in Italy, home to the famous Wonder of the World, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Visiting from Milan, I would recommend going on a three to four day trip to Florence and visiting Pisa for a day within the trip, as the cities are...
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Three Days in Paris
PARIS - THE DREAM CITY Paris is a dream destination for many. The capital of France, it is a tourist hotspot all round the year. Paris has so much to offer that it is tough to explore the city completely, however long you stay. For students like me, time was obviously...
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Milano Super Christmas 2019
Introduction Being an international student who recently moved to Milan for higher studies, I am excited about this year long adventure. But I was more excited about experiencing Christmas in Europe! The city of Milan did not disappoint, with their Milan Super Christmas...
