Taking the Train from Monaco to Italy

Say cheese

Last week, I wrote about how my wife Natalie and I had three meals in three countries in ONE day! We had breakfast in Monaco, lunch in Italy and dinner in France. Here’s the post. What I didn’t tell you is about how we got from Monaco to Italy … on a budget. Natalie and I were staying [...]

Nice Airport to Monaco via Helicopter

Walking to Heli Air Monaco

The good folks over at Monte-Carlo SBM invited me and Natalie to visit so we could help promote their 150th anniversary. Back in 1863, they were the company that brought gambling to Monaco. It was formed by François Blanc and he called it Société des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Etrangers à Monaco. But since [...]

Three Meals, Three Countries, One Day

Ventimiglia, Italy | April 23

Located on the French Riviera and with an area of just 1.25 square miles (2.02 km), the Principality of Monaco is within walking distance of France and biking distance to Italy. One incredible unadvertised fact about staying in Monte Carlo is that you can easily do something truly remarkable without even realizing it. In fact, [...]

The Riviera – Sans Arrogance & Pompousness

The beach at Alassio

If you love the Riviera, with its warm climate, beaches, chic restaurants, ‘glam’ hotels and “the scene” without the seemingly French arrogance and pompousness, the Riviera de Fiori, Riviera of Flowers or Italian Riviera, just a few clicks south of Menton, offers the same loving and beckoning atmosphere with a much-more outgoing and pleasing personality. [...]

Michaela’s Map | Milano, Italy: Money Can Buy Access

Michaela in Milan Shopping

Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com, shopping with personal stylist, Melanie Payge in fashion’s capital– at handbag designer, Corto Moltedo’s Milan shop. Story & photos by: Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com & Michaela’s Map I am always on the search for insider experiences—especially in better-known destinations. Recently I was introduced to the founder of Mr. Aristotle, which features [...]

Marilyn Monroe: 50 Years Later

Reflections of Florence in the windows of Salvatore Ferragamo

In homage to Marilyn Monroe on this 50th anniversary of her death, Ferragamo is hosting two exhibits in her honor in Florence, Italy.

Prata di Pordenone, Italy

Downtown Prata

Prata di Pordenone Our Seabourn cruise ended up in Venice and instead of spending another night in the city we decided to see how the locals live in the countryside. Our friend (and contributor to JohnnyJet.com) invited us to spend the night in her extra bedroom in the small town of Prata di Pordenone. It’s [...]

Hotel Metropole in Venice

Hotel Metropole Venice Italy July 2012

Hotel Metropole Our first stop in Venice was at Metropole Hotel. The first thing you will love about this hotel is that’s located right on the grand lagoon so our water taxi could pull right up to its private canal entrance. For those taking a Vaporetto, the bus stop is a half a block away. Hotel [...]