Outdoor smoking ban in Milan?
We began planning our European trip months ahead. As always, I tried to make sure our destinations were as smoker-friendly as possible. Thirteen of the sixteen German Länder provide for indoor smoking bars, as do many of the Swiss cantons. The occurrence of these Raucherkneipen unfortunately thin out considerably as one travels south of the Alps, but this is compensated for by weather that is more conducive to outdoor socializing. We’d decided on two nights in Milan as it was halfway between Konstanz and Sanremo and also home to our friend Francesco. By January, we’d already booked the hotel and … Continue reading →