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From our correspondent Luisa de Bellis:
If you’re coming to Milan and you aim to get to know the city’s authentical soul, beyond its stereotyped image of “Italian capital of business, fashion, and design”, there is a place that you really can’t miss. Gogol’Ostello is both low budget (but high quality) accomodation – hosting travelers in rooms of 2, 4, or 6 people, all nicely decorated and with private bathroom) AND venue for cultural events. The cozy, colourful, welcoming Cafeteria has become, in a short time, an important meeting point for the multiethnic, open, active community of Milan, and locals come here to enjoy an every-day-different cultural programme.
Gogol’Ostello & Caffè letterario is “a space where travelers can meet people with ideas”, as described by Asli, its founder. So true. The times I have been there, I happened to share a table – and start a conversation with- a writer, a film producer, a photographer. Not to forget the guy who was giving a round to the whole world. These “people with ideas” come here because they feel welcome, being Asli seriously committed to promoting new artists and supporting people with innovative ideas.
This mission is the engine that moves everything: the space, embellished with pieces of local handcraft as well as pieces of furniture designed by people living in the Roman jail Rebibbia (www.artwo.it); the Cafeteria, serving mainly fair trade products, home made beers and tap water only.
gogol’ostello @ milan
Books are everywhere, book crossing is the must, and writers are frequent hosts within the cultural programme. But from classes of psychology to workshops of Feng Shui, from live music performances to photography exhibitions, Gogol’Ostello offers more than anyone else in Milan had ever offered before, in such a tiny place and with such personal touch.
On Wednesdays, foreign travelers can enjoy happy-hour while learning Italian with a professional teacher; happy-hour of Eritrean home made food has become a popular meeting on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, as well as Sunday’s brunch of savoury and sweets.
I know, you are ready to go there now, but you still have a question…what about this weird name? The place is named after the band Gogol Bordello, which Asli is fan of. Not long ago, she received a phone call from the band’s agent, saying the musicians were in town for a concert and were curious to visit this new place they had inspired the name of. A few hours and Asli realized one of those life’s dreams: meeting her favourite band in her favourite place, her own place.
Gogol’Ostello
via Chieti 1, Milan
+39.02.36755522
info@gogolostello.it
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Plus One @ Berlin
Plus One Berlin is a new concept for living the travel experience like and with a local.
As read on springwise.com, the Plus One Berlin in fact “offers visitors to the city not just a studio apartment for nightly rent in Berlin’s Kreuzkölln neighborhood, but also the opportunity to connect with a participating local resident for advice and personalized experiences. Launched last month, Plus One Berlin’s Kreuzkölln space was designed by two Berlin-based architects using a combination of new and salvaged materials, and is located in close proximity to “friendly cafes, small hidden bars and popular restaurants”, in the company’s own words. Featuring a kitchenette, balcony and multifunctional living space, the apartment can sleep one to three people at a time. Even more interesting than the specifics of Plus One’s accommodations, however, is the fact that guests get access to the company’s stable of 28 local residents, chosen for their knowledge and passion for the city. When making their reservation, guests are given a login so they can browse the locals on staff. Once they pick one, they can indicate when they’d like to meet up with that person for an experience such as dinner at a local hangout, for example, and for how long. Plus One’s nightly rate of EUR 120 includes both accommodation and one experience with a chosen local for every two- to three-night stay.”
the Plus One space @ Berlin
Thank’s to everyone who took part to our Feel Like Home workshop! We are very happy of all the results and proud of receiving a lot of compliments. We made a great job, Laura!!
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