Many people say they’d love to live in New York City, but few follow through. Why? Fear. Worrying that they won’t find people who share the same interests or that they’ll be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and sheer volume…
Your Guide to 2 Days in Salzburg, Austria
“The hills are alive! With the sound of music.” – The Sound of Music Surrounded by hills that have inspired some of the greatest musicians and works of modern music, Salzburg, Austria, is a beautiful town nestled in the Alps…
11 Charming Connecticut Towns with Easy Commutes to New York City
Interested in moving out of Manhattan for the suburbs? Or, you’re interested in raising a family without dragging a stroller up and down your subway station stairs. Maybe you’re just ready for a new experience. Although it pains me to…
30+ Extraordinary Non-Touristy Places to Visit in Italy
It’s not just the incredible food and wine that makes Italy so special. There’s also its culture, history, art, architecture, and scenery. But most tourists only see the significant landmarks in the largest cities like Rome, Florence, or Venice. Although…
23 Outstanding Wine & Prosecco Tours from Venice, Italy
Just north of the ancient city on the water, Venice’s Veneto region is famous for its wonderfully bubbly and light white wine–Prosecco. Have you ever tried it? It’s light and airy. It’s sweet, but not too sweet. It’s perfect to…
How To Understand NYC Streets: The New York Grid System Explained
Even though I’ve moved to Italy, I’m still a New York City tour guide at heart (and by license!) The other day I was chatting with a girl from Milan, and she asked me how to understand NYC streets. Now,…
33+ Most European Cities in North America
If you’re curious about visiting Europe but don’t have the time or money to go all the way across the Atlantic Ocean, then you’re in luck. There are many towns all over North America with origins that can be traced…
How to Travel in Italy Without a Car: The Ultimate Guide
How to travel in Italy without a car? Many people might be tempted to answer “it’s not possible” right away because they tend to think of this beautiful European country as an unreachable car destination. Italy is a country that begs to…
30+ Amazing Things to do in Pula, Croatia
The largest city in the Istria region and the eighth-largest in Croatia, Pula is an incredible city that history buffs will be absolutely fascinated by. Artifacts from the earliest humans in ancient history have been found on the hills around…
The 13+ Best Beaches in Pula, Croatia
One of the most famous aspects of Croatia is the clean, clear blue waters of its beaches. And, one of the best things to do in Pula is head to the beach. Thankfully, the beautiful beaches in Pula, Croatia do…
Your Guide to 3 Days in Pula, Croatia
The largest city in the Istria region, Pula, is one of my favorite cities in Croatia. I’ve spent months exploring Croatia’s beautiful beaches, natural landmarks, and ancient sites, and from the moment I arrived in Pula, I was struck by…
The 17+ Best Beaches in Trogir, Croatia
Trogir, Croatia, is a small historic harbor town found on a tiny island off the Dalmatian coast. Although the Greeks first established the UNESCO World Heritage city, known as “Stone Beauty,” in the third century B.C.E., it has survived Roman…
