Mine is a love/hate relationship with Ikea. What I love about it of course is the low prices…read morecoupled with modern style; this is exactly what Ikea aims to deliver and it does so "alla grande". From a corporate standpoint, Ikea lives and breathes its philosophy, from the flat, economized packaging to the do-it-yourself delivery and assembly, and even to the cheap but tasty food court. Few institutions live such a coherent and consistent image, and fewer still can boast employees that seem genuinely happy to be there. The "hate" side probably relates to the very things that make Ikea so great. Other reviews indicate that people like to get lost in Ikea, wandering through the maze of displays and discovering something new. I detest having to work my way through the store; the Ikea layout people want me to see every single display item and map the path accordingly. I, on the other hand, feel manipulated. In addition, if I know exactly what I want, I hate zig-zagging through the throngs on a Saturday afternoon. Nonetheless, LIVE ON Ikea!

I HATE Ikea with all my heart. Whenever my friends ask me to drive to pick up something, I pretend…read moreto have been suddenly struck by senile dementia. I HATE that they make you walk through the entire loop of the store to find some mundane stupid item like light bulbs, since Ikea lamps have the nasty habit of accepting ONLY Ikea light bulbs. Also, their pretty-bad-quality furniture is so annoying to assemble, the instructions having been written by a monk living in solitude in the most secluded Tibetan temple. It's not so cheap once you add all the INDISPENSABLE accessories for an item. Also, I grow bored with its style, which once I deemed original until I started seeing it in restaurants with a good reputation but bad sitting. Luckily my son is very apt at assembling everything explained visually or I'd not be sleeping in my comfy bed since years. Their mattresses and Xmas glühwine being the best items to purchase in this hellhole. To be avoided at all costs at Xmas time. You could get stomped by the mad crowd. Stay ALERT. Be SAFE.

Via Torino is one of the main streets in central Milan, It connects the Piazza Duomo with the…read moreTicinese district, there is a varied selection of shops along the street, which has a large number of shoe shops and a couple of restaurants along the street, or in side-streets from it. The street is pretty cool to walk along and always seems pretty lively, even at night, when it is well-lit and even feels quite safe. Easy to follow with a simple GPS navigation app to find the store you need, or if you are heading to Duomo. Pretty much your average shopping street, which you see in any city, but still pretty cool with a selection of big brands and some smaller, cooler niche stores and places to eat, the tram also runs down the street too, making it easy to get from one end to the other. 3*