Milan At first glance, this city seems very industrial. There are many shops and restaurants like any town, but fewer trees in between the streets and roads. Transportation is very easy and necessary as I took the metro about twice each day. The first night I arrived, our group decided to go into the city center before heading to bed. When we got off at the center stop, this massive, ogre-like cathedral blinded our tired eyes. The Duomo of Milan is quite a sig...

Welcome to Achey Sneaks Guide to Traveling Northern Italy (on a Budget)! Step 1: Choose your companions. Groups consisting of four or less is ideal. This allows you to easily sit together on train rides, at restaurants, book one hotel room to share, and keeps things running smoothly. Choose a range of personalities. Things will never be boring if everyone is a little different. Choose people with a range of skills. Make sure at least one person has adequate or...

Rome Though Rome was not built in a day, I saw almost all of it in one weekend! I have to admit, my calves are sore, but the walking, hiking, and sloshing through rain was little cost for getting to see the heart of the Roman Empire. 10:00: Get on the bus to Malaga 13:55: Get on the flight to Rome 16:20: Get on the bus to the hotel in Rome 18:30: Arrive at Hotel NH Leonardo Da Vinci 19:00: FREE TIME Ciao Italia! Dizzy with excitement, my friends...