BEn'S TRAVEL BLOG

The oldest bonsai in the world is over 1,000 years old! It currently lives in the Crespi Bonsai Museum outside Milan, Italy, and I saw it.

Just over an hour north of Milan is the picturesque Lake Maggiore. Isola Bella houses a gorgeous palace and gardens. It's the perfect spot.

Milan's La Scala Theater is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, but is a tour worth your precious time and money? Maybe not...

If you're looking to see all the best sights Milan has to offer, you'll be glad to know you can do it all in one day.

The Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi Milan is a gem in Milan's trendy Isola district with great views of surrounding modern architecture.

The Canal District is Milan's attempt to reinvent their out-of-use canals, and it's a great neighborhood for nightlife.

Constructed in 1877, Milan's Galleria is a gorgeous landmark next to the Piazza del Duomo. The vaulted glass-and-iron ceiling is a must-see!

The Milan Duomo is a stunning architectural wonder, the third largest church in the world, and the rooftop is the tallest point of Milan.

Milan's Brera Botanical Garden is a free-admission garden tucked away in the center of Milan. Spend an hour - it's well worth a visit!