CHRISTINA MAZZA PICCOLO
EXPERIENCE AMBASSADOR
Born and raised in Italy, Cristina has a degree in conference interpreting and translation from Bologna University. In the tourism industry since 2003, she moved to Chicago in 2009 and has not stopped falling in love with the vibrant, energy-filled city she calls home. Her ability to share her enthusiasm for local art, architecture, society, and the environment crosses cultural barriers, unifying global guests who appreciate an international perspective.
Fluently trilingual: English, Italian and French.
Certified Tour Guide (CTG), Chicago Tour Guide Professional Association,
ATA - American Translators Assn,
MATI - Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters,
CHICATA - Chicago Area Translators and Interpreters
Brescia, Italy
Window when I travel alone
The miniature room in the lower level of the Art Institute
In the summer, North Avenue beach with music from the Castaways bar in the distance, beach volley all around, and the skyline in the background - splashing in the water with my family. The icing on the cake is an aperitif at the Café by the Lincoln Park boardwalk. Or in the winter, the theater to see a matinee show, then ice skating at Millennium Park and burger at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the River walkway.
An itinerary or program I have personally prepared in advance, although I always love to get side-tracked by unexpected discoveries!
Dress for the weather and prepare to be wowed!
Canada, coast to coast U.S., Eastern European Capitals, and Spain
The flexibility.
