24 Hours in Milan with Garden of Abi
A Conscious Travel Ritual from the Garden of Abi
We often think we need a full retreat to reset. But what if one intentional day in a city could shift your whole inner world?
Travel is good for the brain. But slow travel—the kind that invites intention, softness, and presence—that’s where the magic unfolds. For me, moving through a city with intention—tasting, seeing, smelling, and sensing it—becomes a ritual in itself.
Here’s how to spend 24 hours in Milan - curated slow travel experiences that nourish your nervous system.. Think of this not as a to-do list, but a ritual—designed to awaken the senses, reconnect with your breath, and live inspired.
Morning – Start Slow, Breathe Deep
Breakfast at Pan
This minimalist spot offers great Italian coffee as well as delicious Matcha lattes, and freshly baked brioches that are light yet soul-warming. Grab a seat near the window and journal your morning intention. How do you want to feel today?
Midday – Ground + Glow
Beauty & Wellness at Centro Botanico
A holistic hub that feels like a hidden garden inside the city. You’ll find organic skincare, teas, wellness tools, and a healing energy that invites you to slow down. Perfect for a little pampering or mindful shopping.
Lunch at Sandi
A must for fresh, organic plates that tastes as good as it looks. A new form of Italian cuisine that meets mindful eating. Book a table for two, or reserve the private dining room for a feast for six.
Afternoon – Wander with Curiosity
The Reading Room
A soulful, curated bookstore where design meets reflection. For art, inspiration, and design lovers—this quiet bookshop is a beautiful space to just be.
Travel with intention
Use a Lime bike to gently move through the city—eco-conscious, easy, and so freeing. Feel the wind on your face, take the scenic route. This is slow travel, Milan-style.
Late Afternoon – Reconnect with Nature
Giardini Indro Montanelli
Your final stop is all about coming back to yourself. Take your shoes off. Touch the grass. Sit under a tree and breathe deeply—did you know you detox up to 80% through your breath? Let this be a moment of exhale, journaling, and remembering how good it feels to be present in your body.
You don’t need to travel far to feel renewed.
All it takes is one day, one breath, one pause to shift your state.
This guide is part of a series I’m curating called “Travel with Garden of Abi” — a gentle way of exploring places through ritual, breath, and beauty.
Curious about how this ties into my journey and the vision behind it?
Watch my TED Talk on conscious city living and the rituals that shaped Garden of Abi.
If you have conscious places you love in Milan—cafés, parks, wellness corners—I’d love to hear them.