I'm the founder of Spritzience, where I help culturally curious travelers plan trips around Europe's festivals, food and wine culture, and cultural traditions — not just its sights. I'm a New Yorker who has lived in Switzerland, Germany, and now Italy, with more than 60 countries behind me and a decade based in Milan. I have a broad travel expertise for Italy and Europe including: -European festivals & cultural celebrations — firsthand coverage of events like Brussels' Ommegang, Barcelona's La Mercè, and Venice Carnival, plus more than 60 European Christmas markets across 7 countries -Italy's UNESCO wine regions — the Langhe, Val d'Orcia, and Prosecco Hills, with a focus on Slow Food culture and the towns behind the wine -Food, wine & cocktail culture — meals and bars wort...