American Expat living in Milan for 5 years! I spend lots of time researching before trips and want to share my work with others. Passion for Italian wine and food and getting lost in a beautiful city. You can see my shots and recommendations @mytravelretrospective
Baltimore to New York City: How far to drive from Baltimore to New York City
Like others say, totally depends on traffic. But Baltimore to outskirts of New York City is about 3.5/4 hours on an easy drive. Once you get actually into the city....a mile could take 30 minutes. See More
Barcelona: Best part of city to stay in.
I love El Poble-sec mostly because the pinchos are so good and cheap. I don't mind walking and would walk to the sea and everywhere from here. It is a bit hilly, diverse, residential, yet still lively in the evening and easy to grab a taxi. See More
Crete: Where to stay in Crete for Holiday
This is a two parter...of course. A) Looking for a Greek island for 4 friends in their 20's-30's. A bit of relaxing beach time, exploring, and night life. For July for about a week. Middle budget. B) If we stay on Crete, do you recommend an area that isn't... See More
Naples: Looking for recommendations for city walk through the streets of Naples?
Hello! Naples is a great city to photograph. It is real and chaotic and dirty yet quiet and beautiful. Get great photos of graffiti or the longest clothesline from a 5 story building you've ever seen. I was with my dad in Naples last year for a walking tour one day... See More
Barcelona: Inexpensive food & things to do in Barcelona
Hello! Barcelona can be as cheap or expensive as you need. First, go book your accommodation. It is a very beautiful walkable city so you don't need to be in the center- wherever you determine the center to be. Infact, away from touristy Las Ramblasin... See More
Burgundy: River Cruise/Tour Groups for Solo Travelers and Younger Travelers?
I am 30, traveling alone, and looking to go on a tour in France. It would be great to find a river cruise but I keep finding the same 4 options and would love to see others' suggestions. Especially if they have experience with a younger crowd or tours where there is... See More
Milan: Shengen Visa - how does it work, exactly?
Very Quick answer is- 90 days in, 90 days out. So you could do SCHENGEN countries for 90 days then UK for 90 days and go back and forth. Gotta love the grey areas like....what if you go to Switzerland for 90 days out because it is an open border how do you prove it? Keep... See More
Italy: What is the best way to get 4G Sim card for 10 days in Italy?
Hi! Go into a vodafone, Tim, or Wind store and say you have moved to Italy and want to get a sim card to pay every month. I paid 10euro a month when I lived there and never ran out of data or minutes/texts. You will need to pay 10euro one time for sim. I would not pay... See More
Italy: How can I spend my 3 days in Italy?
Hi! I understand wanting to see all the beautiful places in Italy but you don't want to spend all your time on a train! This really depends where you are flying into. My recommendations are.... 1. Rome. It is insanely amazing and ancient and beautiful... See More
Italy: Cost effective way to travel from Italy to Athens, Greece
Hi Gavin! I have lived in Italy many years and love to travel to the Greek islands via Athens so have asked myself this question a lot. The short answer is- fly. On easyjet or ryanair you can find a cheap flight usually and you are there in 2 hours. If you are really... See More