“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…
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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…
