I've visited 35+ countries over the past 14 years or so, many more than once, and almost always as solo traveller. I usually organise my trips entirely by myself and generally use public transport to explore. :-)
Milan to Como: How to do a train trip from Milan
See my other answer for trains Milano Centrale to Como. Milan to Varenna by train is pretty straightforward. Trenitalia operate the route. The station you need is Varenna-Esino, which is... See More
Milan to Como: How to do a train trip from Milan
Most definitely journeys to be made by train. Even if there is a bus service trains encounter no traffic hold-ups to slow the trip! First of all Milan to Como: Train journey time is around an hour though there are a few faster Trenitalia... See More
Amalfi Coast: What is the best time of year to visit the Amalfi Coast?
I'm afraid the Amalfi Coast has long been extremely popular, initially with Italians themselves and now with (it often seems) the whole world....and pretty-much year-round. If you hope to avoid crowds (though not other visitors) the winter months... See More
Wichita to Orlando: how can I get there quicker than 3 days
1. Greyhound operate buses Wichita>Orlando. It's a long trip with several transfers but doesn't take 3 days! https://www.greyhound.com/en 2. On some days of the week American and Delta fly (with... See More
England: Summer Train Schedules
I've lived in the UK all my life, use trains quite a lot and have never come across or heard of any general 'summer timetable' release date. Train timetables in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales... See More
Rome: Online tickets or tours?
The comments about tours and audioguides in my Rome post apply equally to Florence. I advise you to buy Uffizi tickets online in advance. I've visited both Florence 5 times (and Rome the same) and have never... See More
Rome: Online tickets or tours?
First of all, Rome is in Lazio, not in Tuscany. I'll give info about Florence in a separate post. Whether you choose to go on a tour is entirely up to you but, personally (and given that many places have both leaflets audioguides... See More
> the eye (Ferris wheel)-does anyone know if it is open in April?, There is no mention of specific opening or closing dates on the official site: http://oriaskerek.com/visitor-information/ This type of wheel is quite common across Europe. Unless weather conditions... See More
Budapest is a large city. There are few farms or orchards within any city and Budapest is no exception. April is too early for picking any berry or fruit in the vast majority of European countries (unless grown in hothouses). Fruit and berries (which... See More
Can't help with specific places for budget eating. Although I always budget eat, it was so hot when I visited I didn't eat much at all. But there's loads and loads of budget choice in central Zagreb: pubs, cafes, bars, fast food... See More
