90 Days in Milan: How the FF20 CUV Became Part of Our Family Life

Moving to a new country changes your daily life in ways you don't always expect.

For one American family, the first 90 days in Milan have been filled with new streets to explore, new foods to discover, new people to meet and, most importantly, more time together as a family.

And somewhere along the way, the FAFREES FF20 CUV became an unexpected but important part of their new life in Italy.

The family shares their experience and life in Milan on Instagram at @babies_abroad, where they document their journey of moving abroad, raising children and discovering life in Italy.

As the family put it:

“We are only 90 days in, but it feels like home now and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Discovering Milan One Street at a Time

One of the family's favorite things about Milan is how much there is to discover.

From unfamiliar neighborhoods to streets that reveal something new around every corner, exploring the city has become part of their everyday life.

They understand why Milan is sometimes described as a “slow burn” city — a place that grows on you the longer you spend there.

For families with young children, having a convenient way to get around can make these little adventures easier to enjoy. A simple trip across the neighborhood can become an opportunity to discover somewhere new together.

Gelato, Bakeries and Familiar Faces

No story about settling into life in Italy would be complete without mentioning the food.

For this family, fresh produce and the pleasure of eating out have quickly become highlights of life in Milan. But some of their favorite discoveries are much closer to home.

Their neighborhood gelato shop has already become part of their routine, along with a local bakery and a bar whose owner knows their daughters.

The girls may even be among the bar's only regular customers ordering its famous unicorn ice creams. 🦄🍦

These small rituals — knowing where to go for a treat and recognizing familiar faces along the way — are helping a new city feel like home.

A Family Bike for a New Family Routine

The FF20 CUV came into the family's life as an early birthday present.

But it quickly became more than just a gift.

It became a practical way for the family to get around Milan together.

The FF20 CUV is designed as a modular longtail family and cargo e-bike, with a configuration designed to carry up to two children. The current model also includes a rear child passenger seat and has a 200 kg maximum payload rating.

That makes it particularly interesting for families who want one bike to handle more than just a single rider.

More Freedom for Family Adventures

One of the biggest advantages of discovering a city by bike is the freedom it gives you to change plans.

You can take a different street.

Stop somewhere unexpected.

Explore a neighborhood you haven't visited before.

Or simply decide to extend a short outing because everyone is having a good time.

For families with children, that flexibility can make a big difference.

A longtail e-bike such as the FF20 CUV provides a practical platform for carrying children and everyday belongings while keeping the family together on the same ride. The model is specifically positioned by FAFREES for family transportation, school runs, everyday errands and weekend adventures.

One Bike, Two Children, Countless Little Moments

The family's story is especially relatable because the bike isn't being used for one special occasion.

It is part of everyday life.

A family ride doesn't have to mean a major adventure.

Sometimes it is simply:

Going for gelato.

Picking up bread.

Exploring a new neighborhood.

Running an everyday errand.

Getting out of the house together.

And when two children can join the same ride, those small moments become shared family memories.

For parents, this can also make urban mobility feel less like a logistical challenge and more like part of family life.

Why a Cargo E-Bike Makes Sense in a City Like Milan

Milan combines busy city streets, beautiful neighborhoods, local shops and countless destinations that are close enough to reach but spread across the city.

A car can sometimes feel excessive for a short trip.

Walking can take longer than expected with young children.

Public transportation is useful, but it doesn't always give a family the flexibility they need.

A family cargo e-bike offers another option.

The FF20 CUV combines electric pedal assistance with a longtail cargo design, allowing parents to transport children while still enjoying the freedom and simplicity of cycling. Its family-oriented setup is designed specifically around carrying people and everyday loads.

The Best Part: More Time Together

One of the most meaningful parts of the family's story isn't actually about the bike.

It's about family time.

Because school started much later in Italy than it did back in the United States, the family ended up enjoying an extended summer together.

They could explore Milan as a family in a way that wasn't possible during their life in Chicago.

Instead of each day being divided between schedules, commuting and routines, they had more opportunities to discover their new home together.

And the FF20 CUV became part of that experience.

The bike wasn't simply transportation.

It helped make family outings easier and more spontaneous.

From New City to New Home

After only 90 days in Italy, the family already feels that Milan is becoming home.

Their favorite parts of the experience are wonderfully simple:

The beauty of the city.

The food.

The kindness of the people.

The familiar faces in their neighborhood.

And the opportunity to spend more time together.

The FF20 CUV fits naturally into that picture.

It gives the family another way to experience Milan — not simply by getting from one destination to another, but by making the journey itself part of the experience.

A Family's First 90 Days in Milan

Moving abroad with children can be a major change.

There are new streets to learn, new routines to establish and a new community to become part of.

But sometimes, the things that make a new place feel like home are surprisingly ordinary.

A favorite gelato shop.

A familiar bakery.

A local bar owner who knows your children's favorite order.

A ride through a neighborhood you haven't explored before.

A summer afternoon spent together.

And a bike that makes it easier to bring everyone along.

For this family, those small moments have added up to something much bigger.

After just 90 days, Milan already feels like home.

And with the FF20 CUV along for the ride, they are continuing to discover everything the city has to offer — one family adventure at a time.

5 Things This Family Loves About Life in Milan

1. The city
Beautiful neighborhoods, hidden streets and new places to discover.

2. The food
Fresh produce, great restaurants and, of course, plenty of gelato.

3. The people
Friendly locals who have made the transition feel a little easier.

4. Their neighborhood
A gelato shop, a bakery and a local bar that already feels familiar.

5. Family time
More opportunities to explore Italy together and create memories as a family.

And perhaps a sixth:

The FF20 CUV — making it easier to get around Milan together.

90 days down, and a whole new city still waiting to be explored.

Inspired by the family's story shared on Instagram: @babies_abroad.