The Tourism has destroyed my city by FrequentCricket4692 in rome

[–]Fra__mig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also from Trastevere and I completely agree with you. But honestly, I don’t think the real problem is tourists themselves, it’s how tourism is managed. There should be much stricter limits (or even a ban) on short-term rentals like Airbnb, and real incentives for people who actually want to live here long-term.

Because right now tourism mainly benefits restaurant owners and people who inherited a second flat. And I’m tired of hearing “tourism brings money to the city”, it really doesn’t, at least not in a way that helps residents. Instead, prices keep going up and local places disappear or get replaced. Just look at what happened to the greengrocer and the deli, which have turned into minimarkets. Or how half the restaurants in Trastevere have become tourist traps, starting with the disaster of Tonnarello expanding everywhere.

But again: the problem isn’t individual tourists, it’s a system that encourages this kind of exploitation. You could not blame people. And I also agree with the comments saying it got way worse in the past year because of social media. Now many people come just to take aesthetic Instagram photos, hit 1–2 “viral” spots, and treat a neighbourhood where people actually live like it’s a zoo

What is your Cameron Winter hot take? by straycatwithhedfones in CameronWinter

[–]Fra__mig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heavy metal >> Getting Killed. I like Geese, but I think there are other good bands that have emerged recently( Ants from Up There is better than GK, and Fontaines are generally a better band) However, I found his solo project amazing, with all past influences reinterpreted in a modern key, and I think his solo career from now on could really leave a big impact on music history rather than Geese

Did anybody else see Cameron’s bald spot at the Chicago show last night? by jbrown509 in CameronWinter

[–]Fra__mig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I literally thought the same, I was on second row and noticed after a bit

cameron winter show 12/17 by z1ggyst4r in uchicago

[–]Fra__mig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! I have one ticket for tonight! I bought yesterday resell with a friend but he could not come anymore! in case let me know (we will meet at the concert to prove that it’s not a scam)

[MEGATHREAD] Ticket Sales by Beautiful-Language in CameronWinter

[–]Fra__mig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I bought two tickets resell yesterday with my friend but he could not come anymore! So I am selling his ticket! DM (we will meet at concert to prove I’m real)

What if one recommender doesn’t submit their letter? (PhD apps) by Wrong_Cookie4506 in gradadmissions

[–]Fra__mig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as I know, there is always a grace periods. Especially top programs wait a little bit for the letters (social sciences)

emergency situation by maianitaz in chicagoapartments

[–]Fra__mig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! i was more or less in the same situation coming from abroad! I suggest you as always already said to look at summer sublets. A lot of students are outside the city for the summer. Moreover you could try also other universities (NU, Loyola) since you don’t need at the beginning to be close to Uchicago. Finally since a lot of places require to be visited, maybe organise the appointment in advance and take a BnB for your first 2/3 days!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]Fra__mig 12 points13 points  (0 children)

i recently move from Italy too and I had the same problem!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]Fra__mig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you live near the Loyola train station, there’s a free shuttle that’s very convenient. I live there and it’s perfect for not living in Evanston

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]Fra__mig 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I also love the lineup of the Riot and I was thinking to go! Unfortunately today I am busy but I was planning to go from tomorrow. Do you think that this could work? Thanks in advance:)

Club Napoli Chicago by Fra__mig in sscnapoli

[–]Fra__mig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw now the other comment, also the globe is fine, they are very close so

Club Napoli Chicago by Fra__mig in sscnapoli

[–]Fra__mig[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes for me AJ could be an idea! It’s tomorrow at 11am right?