What NOT to do in ITALY - DON'Ts of Italy [Travel Guide]
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- In this video, we'll explore what NOT to do when you're traveling to Italy, covering everything from the Italian language, food, tipping, how to behave in traffic, complicated opening hours of attractions and restaurants, common tourist mistakes, and much more.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:38 DON'T assume people speak ENGLISH
1:21 DON'T eat in the RESTAURANTS next to ATTRACTIONS
1:44 DON'T expect an amazing BREAKFAST
2:18 DON'T assume you won't PAY EXTRA for drink/meal
2:58 DON'T forget to check for the LUNCH and DINNER TIME
3:44 DON'T assume attractions are OPEN DAILY
4:18 DON'T order a CAPPUCCINO in the afternoon
5:06 DON'T forget to carry some CASH
5:41 DON'T trust the GPS
6:59 DON'T forget to look both ways CROSSING the street
7:10 DON'T expect to PARTY HARD
7:40 DON'T visit just the TOURISTY PLACES
8:16 DON'T forget to RELAX and enjoy
8:42 DON'T travel with a heavy SUITCASE
9:22 DON'T forget to watch your BELONGINGS
9:42 DON'T dress INAPPROPRIATELY when visiting sacred places
9:55 DON'T talk POLITICS
10:19 DON'T expect CHEAP LUXURY
10:35 DON'T forget to bring a TRAVEL ADAPTER
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Friends who come to visit Italy, you have to enjoy my country, therefore, take the cappuccino when you prefer ^^, at most the waiter will widen his eyes a little, but the important thing is that you relax. What the video suggests about overpriced restaurants is true, so it is better to look in secondary streets and choose those frequented by Italian workers; during car trips, a good sign is a restaurant with a parking lot full of trucks ^^ truck drivers love to eat well and a good quality - price ratio; you are welcome and have fun in Italy .
Never had bad food anywhere in Rome, but my wife had a weakness for places with nice views in touristy locations. Food was good, but the food is outstanding and less expensive a few blocks away.
Never seat yourself at a restaurant. The couple behind us tried that and got thrown out, while we were graciously seated. Never touch the produce at a food stall; ask first. Always acknowledge the staff in a shop.
Thrown out? Wow
@@dianajennings7767 well of course. You can seat yourself at fast foods and bars but in restourants tables might be reserved or there might be a line
In other words: don't be arrogant or unpolite.
and…by the way…this happen everywhere,not only in my Country…I’m a professional traveler and wherever I went, in the restaurant..is always the same…
I like how us in the rest of the world it's just "use common sense" but for people in the U.S. is like learning new things
I love Italy too.
I used to live in 6 different countries and I can definitely say they are the best .
Food, culture, style, history, design, sightseeing, beaches, friendliness, welcoming, warm and much much much more.
Where you from ?
France
Wow that’s a lot of moving, would you mind saying what they were?
I went to Italia in high school and have been dying to get back since. It's gorgeous and as a Catholic who loves rustic architecture, Roman History, art, Italian food, and who is almost 50% Italian I felt right at home.
This Is the most accurate video about travel in Italy.....and i m italian 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Totally agree.
you can order cappuccino whenever you like dont worry ahah, its just unusual but not a big deal
Not for lunch and dinner. Afternoon is fine but not for the main meals. I saw people drinking cappuccino while eating pasta 🤮
True, I’ve seen many times tourists sitting at restaurants in Rome, or Florence, or Venice etc. with their delicious pizza or pasta on the table along with a cappuccino 🤣🤣 being Italian, it definitely makes me laugh but of course waiters deal with tourists from all over the world every day and I think they are quite used to this kind of requests 😂
@@KrodinoPOOPS quelli per soldi si vendono la nonna, figurati il cappuccio.
Right, I´ve been a bartender while at University and I´ve been working at night. I cannot count how many cappuccinos I´ve served that time, it has never been a problem. I was born in Italy.
Waiters are used to this type of people behaviour
I can't wait to visit Italy!
You’ll love it. It’s beautiful and the architecture and environment is almost like reading a book and seeing it come to life. The people, the food, the scenery, I mean everything is amazing. I’m taking my mom next month. I hope you enjoy your time there.
me to im going in nov 2021 for 3 days b4 a cruise. so cant wait
You’re welcome Charmaine!
L Italia waiting for you. We love tourist.
You will fall in love after your visit because every villages, towns and cities have more than enough to offer. From architecture, food,designers wears environmental organisation and love for hospitality. You will really have overdosed of good time. Quality shopping is guaranteed.
My partner and I went to Italy in 2012. We went for 3 weeks, and rented an apartment in Lucca. We felt it was the best way to experience life in Italy. Unfortunately I didn’t learn Italian, I used notes to ask questions, but then had no hope of understanding the reply 😂. I found that it was the women who mostly spoke English. We enjoyed the Italian breakfast experience of coffee, a danish, and panini. We did travel by hire car, to visit my partners grandfathers village, and that was an adventure. Our time there, in our 700 year old apartment was fantastic, we loved every minute. The people were friendly, and the food was fantastic. We had such a wonderful experience that we felt we could have stayed there forever.
Oh cool. I live in lucca
Ciao scusa se non riesci a capirmi mi chiamo lucille e il tuo commento è stato così bello!
Wow, ho un like lol
what is a partner?
@@timsgta not a wife.
For sure, speaking some of the language in the country you visit abroad will open you up to very pleasant surprises! It is appreciated not in just Italy, but worldwide!
3:35 bottom text: it’s POLPETTE, not “polpetti” 🙂 Apart from this little mistake, as an Italian I can affirm that this video is pretty much accurate! To be honest it’s not that true that you should not expect “extreme” nightlife here, it simply depends on where are you going in terms of cities (there are some which are more inclined to nightlife as compared to others, of course) and places within that city (pubs, discos, clubs usually target different types of customers). Enjoy your stay in our wonderful Country, have fun and remember to get home at the end of your vacation a free souvenir you really can’t miss: a piece of Italy in your heart for the rest of your life! 🇮🇹
It's due to "itism" of English language, the pronunciation of letter E and supposed belief that Italians write as they pronounce. So polpetti is misspelled, but reasonable.
@@mumorini of course it’s because of that
As a fellow Italian, I can confirm.
Любовта ми към Италия и нейните хора беше от пръв поглед, но тя продължава вече 15 години, много пъти се връщам там, а тя става все по-силна и безусловна. И всеки път откривам вълнуващи места извън основните туристически маршрути. Мога да продължа дълго да разказвам... Ако и любовта между хората продължаваше вечно ... Италия е сбъдната мечта, която ще продължи докато съм жива! С любов към вас от Пловдив, България!
Lived in Italy for 7 years and visited since many times, this is by far the best video I have seen on this topic. More information in 11 mins then most do in 30! And the scenery isn't bad either!
Wow, thank you! 😉
@@HungryPassport You are most welcome!
Since I'm not a big fan of water, I skipped Venice and, instead, went to Pompeii. It didn't disappoint. Also, if any readers plan to visit Italy in the future, consider adding Assisi to your itinerary ... a small, manageable, clean and adorable town.
As an Italian (from Milan) I advise foreigners to visit Northern Italy and its mountains ... No European country has as much variety of Alpine landscapes as Italy which, moreover, it shares the Alps on its borders with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia ... So why visit 4 countries when it is enough to visit just ONE? 😉
I dont like water either but Venice is a must!
@@monicaferrari7139 As someone who has been to Milan, I have to say its one of the most polluted and least pretty of all Italian cities I have been to!!! You go to Milan for two reasons: Fashion or watch football at San Siro!!
@@ezeee595 Milano è una delle città più ricche di arte d'Europa!
@@giulianoradice4715 yes, it is in Europe. But compared to other Italian cities it’s not as rich in art. Rome and Florence have lot more to see!!
Well, there's something right about it, picturing the Italian lifestyle as smoother than in other countries across Europe, but after living in Italy for more than 15 yrs, I can guarantee those people also knows how to party. There are many fun locations with some of the most skilled DJs around in the world, not to mention the fancy places if you want to look for special clubs. You just have to know where they are, that's all. And the food around the whole country is top-notch, no matter if you are looking for a good cheap meal or a very special state of the art. Have fun folks! ;-)
Why the Folgore coat of arms?
@@diegopettini6101 da ex parà ormai all'estero da molti anni, ricordo volentieri i bei tempi. ;-)
@@HAN930 Ah, ma lei è italiano. Posso chiederle che grado ha e dove è stato in missione?
Yeah party is ready but it s true that during the summer time we have many local party "sagre" and it is better then discoteque or othet because you have fine food and drink... se posso cone mai non sei più dei nostri? Ex parà giusto e solo 15 anni su suolo natio?
Don't think you can walk around Venice in beachwear, contrary to what some tourists believe, Venice is not a theme park. Don't attempt to dive off bridges in Venice or go for a swim in the canals, you will be HEAVILY FINED and may spend a night in jail.
Not to mention the canals in Venice are, at the same time, the main roads of the city, and it's sewer network
And also you can have a bad illness ahahahahaa
why would you jump in it, I used to live in italy and the water in venice is so polluted and dirty I wouldn't jump in even for 100,000 euros.
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To spend a night in jail? C'mon that's abdsolutely untrue
There is so much to italy than Florence Venice and Rome! I always tell people when they come visit here ... c’è Sardegna, puglia, Sicilia, Napoli, lago di Como, le cinque terre, Tropea. E se andate a Roma, vi raccomando il ristorante osteria da fortunata!
Catania, Sicily looks so pretty! That’s my dream place to visit :)
@@lilith_618 most of Sicily is beautiful!
Biggest problem is that Florence Venice and Rome are really close to each other, and cities like Sicilia are too far away to cover in a few days.
Lilith _ I’m here right now it’s okay
Alejandro Sicily is a whole region not a city :)
Best part about Italy is not it's food, beaches or monuments. It is the People. Love from India♥️
You are absolutely right! I was stationed in Naples for three years from '84-'87 and I loved it!
Thank you sir
Grazie (Thank you)! :)
Definitely. Spent three months in Rome last fall: absolutely inundated by tourists, but the Italians are so patient and friendly. Trying to speak a little Italian goes a long way, even if you make mistakes. Mille grazie!
As Italian I can confirm that I saw "Spaghetti e polpette" (Spaghetti with meatballs) only in cartoons and never in a restaurant 😂
then you don t know what they eat in the other regions. spaghetti and polpette are cooked in MANY places for example in Teramo ( Abbruzzo). It s a common dish in many places probably not in your region though.
@@lenase7396 I've eaten Spaghetti and Ragù (a meat sausage with tomato, which can look like smashed Polpette), but I've NEVER eaten Spaghetti and Polpette here in Italy.
My favourite country I have been going there since I was small. Our last trip was to Lido de Jesolo three years ago and this year we are going back to Lake Maggiore. We love the Lakes.
The best place for touring! I've been there twice and become emotional when I seei
Images from there. I cry remembering tastes, art, landscapes, architecture!
Hats of to you (tanto di cappello). In 10 minutes you managed to condense an impressive series of topics. As a traveler and as an Italian ... Congratulations.
I've been to Italy a couple of times. My favorite country in EU. Your advice was spot on.
My tip is to not order an espresso every time you need to use a toilet, you'll end up having a cardiac arrest!! Order "un espresso decaffinato" or alternate with something like water or a soft drink!! Some towns and cities are beginning to install automated toilet cubicles but the "full bladder problem" remains a major difficulty, for the residents too.
I take for granted all the public bathrooms in the States, I'd hate to be stuck in a place without it lol
Thank you for sharing this info :) Can't wait to go back to Italy!
I'd like to see a video on visiting Italy for the mobility impaired, addressing renting and parking vehicles, getting around for seniors and others who shudder at the idea of walking down a hill because of the return trip, bottom floor (floor zero) accommodations, and other obstacles that seniors or mobility impaired face.
we don't do good in that department. sorry
There are plenty of services for wheelchair users, both public and private. Just book with a travel agency that will check in advance.
Old cities don’t do good on the subject. I’ve been there twice with small kids, it was hard to get around with a stroller. It may give you a hint of it. I guess with many ours of planing you may get around to some places. It is not the case the city do not want to do a good job. The case is that more than 2000 years of history limits infrastructure changing. Not to discourage you, but be aware you won’t be able to visit many places if you use wheelchair or you walking is limited. I guess you may do this amazing trip with a wonderful planning. I hope you get there and have a wonderful time though ;)
Ahaha good luck. Won't happen
A very useful video! I’ve been to Italy countless times and I can vouch that all of the above is true and on point 😁
I can confirm everything is correct, but for 2 things. Italy actually is famous for nightlife (okay, maybe we don't have exactly an Ibiza in Italy, but honestly Ibiza is nowhere else in the world): big cities like Rome and Milan are full of clubs open all year long, but also university cities like Bologna have vibrant nightlife, on top of holiday places like Gallipoli, Sardinia, Eolie Islands and Riviera Romagnola, which bustle with clubs and places where you can spend the night. The second thing is the assumption Italians don't want to talk about politics: Italians LOVE to talk about politics, they do it all the time and, especially if you come from abroad, Italians will be happy to entertain political conversations with foreigners.
If you want to party in Italy go to Riccione, Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Ponza or Gallipoli. (these are just the ones I know, but there are others)
Are all those places in Cerdeña Island?
@@achafilms3968 Only Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo
@@achafilms3968 Gallipoli (east southern of Italy) it is really full of kids and tourists who go to dance in discos on the beach. And the sea is fantastic ..... the most beautiful I've ever seen
@@Coldfire75 Can you recommend any cities in italy? specially for people between 25-35 yo.. to find good nightlife/parties/clubs
@@achafilms3968 Gallipoli and Riccione are the top. Gallipoli's beach is One of the most beautifull in Italy. I reccomed Gallipoli. I love that city
Very beautiful country I am very proud to live in Italy
you can order cappuccino also at 3:00pm. It's important to not ordering it during your meals or after dinner because it's quite weird
Thanks for this lovely video. Wonderful.
Thank you for the tips! In many ways, Italians and us Greeks have a similar way of behaving:)
Amazing video with great tips - thanks so much for posting.
I wish I could give you a million likes! This was the most informative and concise video of don't dos about Italy. I subscribed and shared with my family. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Thank you Alex, really appreciate it 😊😎
I have been to Italy more times than I can count. Everything in this video is absolutely correct.
I'm going nxt week so excited ..any other advice you can give
Peter LaChapelle Not everything in this video is absolutely correct. I've been living in Italy for 18 years. The country was only united in 1868. Before that the pensilular was composed of 20 different city-states, which were actually tiny little separate countries. They had their own languages and ways of doing things. And even in places where things are said to be done in a certain way, there will always be places that don't do it the way you were told. That's just the way people are.
@@roseromano l'unità d'Italia è del 1861!
We have plans to visit Italy next year! Great video! Good suggestion about eating away from tourist areas.
No night life in Italy? Ahahaha This is absolutely wrong. There are thousands different places all around the country much better and more beautiful than Ibiza
Condivido... ci sono discoteche da migliaia di persone.
Rispetto ad altre parti del mondo e d'Europa l'Italia è molto indietro riguardo festival e club
@@randy2071 why? Is it forbidden?
@@randy2071 i am glad they are! they can confirm or deny what this guy is saying.
@@randy2071 want to see if these guys know what they're talking about 😂
as an italian: thank you for your beautiful video. well done, spot on. 👍🙏
Great! Watching it while being in the airport about to leave from Italy..
We loved being in Italy! You make me want to go back right now. All that you said was on target based on our experiences in Italy.
Bravo! Good tips, this is also what I'm trying to do through my animated video, share the beauty of Italy, its traditions and some tips. Really appreciated your video!
Thank you so much for the great tips! We are heading to Italy in May and will use some of this great information. Grazi!
Very helpful! Thank you. I’m Traveling to Italy for 2 weeks next week.
Excellent video. Regarding your tip about driving in the city: I suggest renting a car from the airport rental branch. We did that in Florence, when we wanted to do a couple day trips into Tuscany, so instead fo trying to navigate the windy streets, we just took a cab to the Thrifty/Hertz branch at the Florence airport. The airport is right next to the highway, so once we had the car we were able to pop right on the highway. it saves a lot of time and stress.
LOL We stayed near the Vatican and rented a car a few blocks away. Took us two hours to navigate out of Rome towards Tivoli. But enjoyed every minute of it seeing the city. Italian drivers are also amazingly skilled and merge better than anywhere I've ever been. Got stuck multiple times in left or right turn only lanes, slowed down and made a signal and someone let me in almost immediately. Great people to be around.
Grazie. Great video and the perfect information for visiting my country. Love your channel. 👍😍
Finally a realistic guide to Italy without the usual stereotypes. Just a small detail: nowadays you can drink cappuccino at any time without looking "a bit strange". I'm 100% italian and I drink it whenever I want, morning or afternoon.
ti devo contraddire: qui a Venezia proprio non te lo servono. Si rifiutano, giustamente, di violentare la tradizione italiana. Dopo le 11 di mattina ti guardano storto e decisamente in più di una occasione ho visto baristi che si rifiutano. Si serve l' aperitivo, a quell' ora. Si fanno il mazzo di culo per prepararlo, si incazzano molto se gli chiedi il caffelatte. il latte spesso è quello fresco di giornata e lo hanno finito e se lo devono andare a prendere a fanculandia. caffè si quando vuoi, anche all'1. Caffellatte te lo fa mammina alle 4 del pomeriggio.
Yeah its your choice.. Whenever u want u can have it
@@casomai si ma a venezia i bar sono categoria a parte, prezzi fuori di testa. Il cappuccino per me stona dopo i pasti... però se alle 3 del pomeriggio ti vuoi fare merenda per me ci sta ancora... non so se mi sono europeizzata in sta cosa. (Le 3 non le 7 di sera)
@@casomai Sono di Venezia e il cappuccino te lo servono sempre, basta che paghi. Gli interessa solo quello. Ti servono anche le pantegane sulla pasta, basta che paghi, ormai Venezia è ridotta così.
@@casomai con tutte le tradizione sfanculate a Venezia, l'unica che persiste è quella che non interessa a nessun italiano visto che io da sempre ho bevuto il cappuccino quando e dove volevo. Mi ricordo che ai tempi della scuola avevo l'abitudine con i miei amici di prendere un cappuccino al bar di fronte in pieno centro storico, un'abitudine nemmeno mia, ma presa guardando gli altri che lo facevano
Great presentation and very good advice . I would just add that there are many (and mostly Nigerian) sidewalk sellers. Easy to recognise as they have items for sale on a blanket. These are counterfeit items as you probably would realised and are illegale and if you get caught buying one you face a hearty fine. These people work in pairs with a scout looking out for the police. They use the blanket so they can quickly grab the booty and run. I have seen this many times.
Да, във Венеция и големите градове е опасно да купувате, но на тих плаж в Пулия, където купих хубава чанта три пъти по-евтино, отколкото искаше нигериеца, нямаше никаква полиция.
Most important tip: blend in with the locals and don't be an obnoxious tourist. Embody la bella figura. The saying "when in Rome" is the most helpful advice when you travel anywhere.
Hello,this is a very good video,Very nice places and good filming. thanks for sharing.
Extra tip I found out the hard way. Don’t assume because you’ve paid for a train ticket that your good. Some tickets u need to get stamped and validated on the platform before getting on the train. Got fined 100 Euros on top of ticket price not realising that.
Luckily the system has changed now and you can just buy your train ticket online and don't have to do anything more except show it to the controller when he asks so he can scan the QR code.
Do you guys know if they require any covid vaccine cards or masks in the train?
@@Ale-es3ou The obligation of ffp2 masks is until September 30th and the government is currently discussing whether to lift it in October.
Eating pizza,and having affogato, and a lungo.
Then ordering a coffee flavored gelato to go.
The reaction of the service staff was priceless LOL
I missed Italy.
Complimenti. Un video senza errori. Approved ! ( the first tip is so true ahahah )
On my honeymoon we rented a car and explored the Italian country side. We drove to Vinci and Pistoia. We saw a lot of amazing scenery and did things would wouldn’t do going on a tour
Potevi usare la bicicletta😂
Thanks for the tip! Going there this sunday! :)
Lived near Porto Cervo; clearly you’ve been relying too much on hotel pamphlets or something when you say there’s no nightlife in Italy. From July to September, the entire northern coast of Sardinia probably has the most exclusive and elite nightlife in all the Mediterranean, with perhaps the exception of Monaco. Perhaps.
Some times ago we had in Italy specifical closing days depending on the store activity and more or less this thing is applicated even now.For example in Rome some restaurants are closed on Thursday because in the 70s and 80s they used to do it or hairdressers are closed on Monday
Thanks for the tips !!
Thank you for wonderful video! It is really interesting and motivating! Cannot wait when all of us start travel again! w It really help to develop international tourism!
Alla frontiera ingaggiamo gli ucraini😂😂. Scherzo, siete i benvenuti
What is a nice video. Thank you for your tips.
Don't expect to find Spaghetti Bolognese in Bologna. It's called Al Ragu and most times served with Tagliatelle.
Great video...thanks for sharing❤
Great video! Grazie!
From an Italian this video is 99% true, very accuracy, great work!! 🇮🇹
Hi Great to see you again bro!
Hope you'll upload a video on Boston soon! Waiting for it love you all God bless ✝️
Thanks! Hope one day we’ll cover Boston too, but probably Texas first (Austin, Dallas, San Antonio…) 😎
Great video thanks 👌👌👌
We‘re travelling next year to levanto, cant wait ❤
this information is very useful!!
Our breakfasts were amazing!
great info,, e molto utile😊
The first time I walked was in Italy in a beautiful chateau near Tuscany
This was wonderful! Your beautiful site reminds me that I want to go back to Italy as soon as I can! I loved everything about it. For travel, I took boats, trains, busses, airplalnes, and LOTS of walking (so much to see and enjoy)! The only place I drove a rental car was in Sardinia, but driving there was wonderful and beeze--highly recommended.
Grazie per il video molto realistico
Love Italy, breakfast for me is most of the time too many sweets but just a small point in an amazing country
Lovely video and very appreciated :)
Excellent tips
You can order Cappuccino at anytime and any where in Italy. There are many cities night never exists like Rimini, Cesenatico, Riccione, Catholica, Pesaro, Ravenna, Cervia, Sambenedetto, Pescara and many others especially in summer. Even in many towns and cities along Mediterranean sea. These areas bubble and boil 24/7 from May to September.
This video Is quite accurate...but as an italian i can only suggest this: DON' T SPIT ON THE GROUND and DON' T WASTE FOOD and you' Will be welcomed 🙏
i turisti che sputano a giro sono il peggio...
@@elisa48092 il fatto e' che in alcuni paesi/culture questa abitudine e' ancora socialmente accettata nonostante non igienica e piuttosto disgustosa. Anche in Italia un tempo lo e' stata. Speravo che questi tempi di pandemia avrebbero cambiato qualcosa ma paradossalmente veniamo istruiti (giustamente) sul lavaggio delle mani, uso della mascherina, distanziamento, vaccini...ma non ho mai sentito nessuno affrontare questo tema nonostante il problema sia haime' ancora ampiamente diffuso.
I learned to walk and run out there 😂😊😊😊 loved the family that came to visit afterwards.. they detoured just to see me on their way to CA ❤
Thanks!
I love Italy! The Italian people are the best!
I’d love to see a list of the places shown in the “travel around Italy” section of the video 🙏
can't wait.
യാത്രകളെ ഇഷ്ടപ്പെടുന്ന എനിക്ക് ഈ വീഡിയോ ഒരുപാട് ഇഷ്ടമായി 👍
I like travel ❤️
Very informative video 👍
Thanks for sharing
From India 🇮🇳
I just subscribed 🤝
Ive been there 5 times, and would travel there many more times.
Can't wait to travel to Italy someday! :)
Me tooooo
@@factocola4586 It's my dream to visit!
i love italy hope one day in my life i came here ohhhhhhhhooooo love rome
nice video. very complete
This video is very great
Thank you for the guide :)
Thanks a lot for the video! Best wishes from painting blind lady)
For cash, I usually took money out of the ATMs that are physically connected to a bank. I was told that the standalone ATMS can be rigged with a device that can take the information from your card when you insert it.
No mate! No worries... never heard anything like this.
However I had that experience in UK ( London) once.
That actually happened to me in Paris but never in Italy
Very nice
I am so "homesick" for Italy. My first trip was to Lake Como. I have lived in Italy since(1 yr in Naples and 1 yr in Rome), and been over 30 times.
"Don't expect an amazing breakfast" is just wrong. Don't expect a huge salty breakfast, but the sweet cornetto (it's not called croissant in italy, and there are different creams you can have in it instead of just empty), or pastry (even cannolo, sfogliatella and many other sweets in south) do indeed taste amazing, even if it's not the salty breakfast you may be used to. Moreover, if you're still hungry, you can just order more than one thing and try different things, as it's almost impossible to find them (authentic) outside of Italy (many things differ even from region to region in Italy, and can't be found outside of the region they're typical of)
@Sabrina Corbetta in sicilia è un'altra cosa la brioche
I took a tour from Rome to Sicily and this video is completely accurate. I wish this video was accessible before I went.
Hey, I'll be doing the same for my trip
Can I ask you for some suggestions
Was it nice taking a tour? How long was it?
I'm Italian and I am (unexpectedly) not disappointed.
Italy is way more advanced in using credit card than Germany. I have never experienced big issues in Italy. Germany on the other hand is a different thing.
About the cappuccino: you can have it at about 4pm or before noon but we don't really drink it with meals, it's just how it is.
I've heard so many people say that spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian-American dish and Italians don't eat it. I'm an Italian-American living in Italy 18 years. Maybe it happened that this Italian-American dish went back to a least some parts of Italy. Where I live, I can find various prepared pasta sauces in jars at the supermarket. One of them includes lots of little meatballs.
Before I got internet at home, I went to a wi-fi cafe in the afternoon and always ordered a cappuccino. The barista didn't blink. When it was ready, since he didn't know my name, he just called out "Cappuccino!" and I knew that was me.
You can order a cappuccino any time of the day…exactly! However, Id get a Spritz Campari in the afternoon, often with bruschetta for €5 during happy hour.
thank you and keep it up