99% of Tourists DON’T KNOW the basics of Traveling in Italy ๐ฎ๐น
Planning your dream trip to Italy? Before you dive into the culture, fashion, and pizza, make sure you’re equipped with the essentials to truly enjoy La Dolce Vita! In this video, we cover everything you need to know, from travel tips and must-visit cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, to packing advice, navigating Italyโs transport system, and avoiding common tourist pitfalls. Don’t let a lack of preparation derail your Italian adventureโwatch now and travel like a pro!
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NEVER do THIS when visiting Italy! https://youtu.be/drojd1HYtcM
Iโve been enjoying your reports on Italy. My wife and I typically get to Italy twice a year. We always fly into Milan Linate, since itโs a 6 mile ride into the city center. We also always stay at the Gallic Excelsior, which is across the street from Milano Centrale. This past February, the Gallic has added at tip section to the bill at their bars- is. This something new in Milan?
Interesting you suggested Bologna as a possible alternative, albeit smaller airport, to the larger options in Rome & Milan. So I checked and wow, I can save $1300! ๐. Curious though, is there enough going on in Bologna to justify more than a two night stay?
My advice for 1st timers book an Insight tour especially if you don't speak the language. You will see more, bypass line ups and learn more than blundering your way through Italy and paying too much!
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I lived in Italy for two years; it was alright, although if you don't like cheese or tomatoes, then you'll starve. Their women are reasonably attractive too, until they hit 30, then they age in dog years. I dated an Italian girl for 6 months, which was fun, but I wasted 3 of those months shaving her back.
Thank you for your REALLY informative videos! LOVE THEM!!!
Thanks!
We leave for Italy a week from today… and all this info makes me so nervious
For the love of god, please don't feature the Euronet ATMS… they are such a rip off, extremely poor exchange rates (same for those at the airport) and in theory they are more easily rigged to steal people's information. Never use a free-standing ATM, only ones attached to a bank!
Very helpful indeed! Thank you.
Yes, cash – always, esp if you're somewhere outside the major cities that don't have 24 hr public transport. Twice i needed to bribe strangers for a ride late at night. Don't do that – im Lucky to be alive. Also be prepared for very little to no english in the smaller towns. Put an app on your phone that you can talk into and will audibly translate.
hi
Beautiful Florence!
When using a credit card always pay in the local currency. Your home bank will use the best exchange rate: shops restaurants always cost more if you insist on using your home currency
Regarding cash only, currently the Italian law requires all businesses to be able to accept digital payments. If any business asks for cash only it's doing so to evade taxes. Does it mean you should not have cash? Nope, do keep a 20 euro bill in your wallet, just for emergencies. Also, I strongly suggest a prepaid credit/debit card for everyday use. You can top it up from your e-banking, and the big advantage is that in case it gets stolen or cloned you only risk the 2-300 euro you have on the card, not your whole lifetime savings.
Thank you so much for these fun/clear videos! Curious to know if people work on laptops in cafes in Italy?
Rome isnยดt down in the south! Is in the middle of Italy
Hostels are great if you just want a place to sleep. People have their alarms on early for flights so bring earplugs, but you can extend your stay by settling for a shared room. It's sooooo much cheaper than a hotel.
Thanks for the info
How often do you wear shorts in other countries? Also any rule to the length of the shorts. Also did you buy your shorts in USA or other country- I am taking about the ones who wore in the video, this video was a black one and I think you had another video and you wore white shorts in that one. Thanks.
At 8:46, you showed a Euronet ATM. HonestGuide on YouTube highlighted these ATMs on his channel and pointed out that they often charge high fees. Iโd recommend avoiding them while travelling anywhere in Europe.
I recommend to choose typical food, for a greater experience
Milan —ใcotoletta
Florence —> steak
Rome -โ–> pasta
Seafood is very good everywhere within 20 km from the sea
Pizza is good almost anywhere
Pro tip, when use an ATM here in Italy to withdraw your cash, always look to those attached to actual Banks agencies or Post offices, never ever use those you find around newsstands, souvenirs shops etc., most of them apply exchange rates from hell.
Airbnb just read the reviews. Its always been great for us.
The best holiday destination in the world, hands down. Don't drive! use public transport which is very good in Italy ๐
We are going to Italy by train next month!
# 3 1/2 weeks and we will be there for a couple of weeks in the south of the country !!!! canโt wait !!
We flew into Napoli and taxi to Sorento, From Sorento back to Napoli, then took the bullet train to Roma, Then back on the bullet train to Florence, From Florence took a normal train to Tuscany, Rome was unreal. Florence was more laid back, or favorite was Montepulciano was out of this world, Want to go back so we can go to Venice. Travel tip if you take the Metro train not the bullet train, The Metro Train learn how to open the door, you need to open the door yourself at the stops, we almost missed our stop to Montepulciano.
The Euronet atmหs in Europe are a ripoff!
Car rental- request & insist on car ๐ that is not hatchback. They will see your luggage etc & breakin stealing everything. I got car with locking trunk ๐ ๐ฎ๐น
Good video… we just got back from 2 weeks in Italia, and loved it… BUT, I strongly disagree with the Venice recommendation…. my wife and I liked it least of the places we visited. WAY too touristy, cheap souvenir shops, and repetitive cafes with the same menus. And how much gelato can you eat in a day? We won't be back. Hey, even the gondola drivers tended to be on their cell phones while paddling the boats. They seemed disinterested.
Avoid Rome, Florence is the top destination in my opinion. Rome has become a basket case for tourism.
Mi piaci tanto, spieghi molto bene tutto, e si sente che ami l'Italia, grazie โค . Ho condiviso un tuo video con amici qui in texas ๐
Don't worry guys, Venice wont sink
I was gonna say something about ciao and Salve but then you have that person mention it and I was also gonna say something about arrivederci ๐ iโve been using Duolingo for a year now so I can maybe have some basic conversation when I finally get to visit Italy so Iโm like is it bad to say salve and Caio you always say just say Bongiorno or buonasera
Does anyone have any recommendations on tour guides and trips for multiple cities like if I wanted to see Venice, Florence Rome, and Milan. I know it sounds silly, but I fell in love with the idea of going to Italy from the assassinโs Creed games however, I learned that I have some Italian heritage as well and really want to visit and take as much as I can maybe two weeks.
You are great! Amazing info. Thanks ๐โค
Thanks
Totally agree about the train system. It was great. I also agree with back pack not suitcase. Trains and cobblestone streets are easier with a back pack. And yes, cash. I found that especially useful in Venice when shopping in little shops or with street vendors.
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Can anyone recommend a language app they liked for Italian?
hit OR miss