Italy Traveller Articles -- Written for Travellers by Travellers

Background

Culture  Italy is rich in culture, history and traditions. Italians are very proud of... Last edited: 3 March 2016 History  Traces of Italy's glorious past can still be seen all over the country... Last edited: 4 April 2016 Recommended Reading  Time Out guide to Northern Italy and Milan A Travel Guide to World War II Sites... Last edited: 3 March 2016 Tourist Board Info  The Italian State Tourist Board is called ENIT (Ente Nazionale Informazione... Last edited: 9 December 2009 Weather & When to Go  In general the climate in Rome, and especially Florence and the Tuscan region... Last edited: 3 March 2016 3 days in Milan  Milan is a great city to combine culture, food and shopping!   Some general... Last edited: 19 July 2015 Best Gelato in Italy  For all you ice cream lovers out there, be prepared to have your mind blown... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Food  Little is known about authentic Italian food until you actually get to Italy... Last edited: 10 September 2016 Food and Wine Vacations  Ask anyone which country is known for having some of the most delicious food... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Getting to Italy and getting around  Travelling to Italy Travellers wishing to visit Italy can use a bus, train... Last edited: 28 March 2016 Glorious Italian Food  Italian Food and Wine: A Gustatory Adventure   Eating is another great... Last edited: 10 June 2013 How to avoid being pick pocketed  To avoid being pick-pocketed, you may wish to consider a combination of the... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Inside the authentic italian culture  The best way to experience the culture of any country, is immersing in their... Last edited: 19 May 2016 INTERNET POINT  To surf the Internet at any public Internet point in Italy, a valid ID (such as... Last edited: 10 October 2016 Introduction     "A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Italy Train Travel  There are two rail companies for intercity travel in Italy. Trenitalia is the... Last edited: 12 January 2016 Know Before You Go  The following is basic information to make the most of a trip to Venice... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Photo Gallery  Here is a link to some photos of Italy. Images of Italy Last edited: 1 June 2007 Scenic Views  Italy is virtually surrounded by beautiful sceneries whether you travel North... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Top 10 Things to Bring to Italy  Euros--many, many businesses in Italy do not accept credit cards, even in big... Last edited: 27 January 2016

Things to Do

Only Tour with Licensed Operators  You should always make sure that you have booked a  tour led by a fully... Last edited: 22 January 2016 Quick tips - Venice  Went to Venice for 6 nights in September 2015. Here are a few tips: - When... Last edited: 27 January 2016 Schools of Italian  In Florence, it is possible to take a short Italian language course even for... Last edited: 10 October 2016 Vatican Museum (hints on how to visit)  Here are a few tips on how you can maximize your visit to the Vatican Museum... Last edited: 2 May 2016 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Italy Attractions

For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro... Last edited: 7 September 2016 Crossing the Border  Border crossings When travelling between Italy and another Schengen country... Last edited: 17 January 2012 Emergencies  112 carabinieri 113 police 117 guardia di finanza (tax police) 118 ambulance Last edited: 21 November 2015 Important Phrases    Parla Inglese?   Do you speak English?  Grazie  Thank You Prego  You are... Last edited: 20 April 2016 Telephones  In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if... Last edited: 21 January 2015 Tipping & Etiquette  In Italy service, which usually ranges from 1 to 3 euros depending on the... Last edited: 2 January 2016 Cheap and free flights to Italy  Where to find cheap and free flights to and from Italy? Italian citizens or... Last edited: 15 March 2016 Do you need a VISA?  Thanks to the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is quite easy to know if... Last edited: 3 August 2015 How to fit in with the locals  If you read reviews of Italy, you will find that Italians are regarded as... Last edited: 12 August 2015 Information to make travelling easier  A little planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or two... Last edited: 19 June 2013 Rude receptionists  Reviews for some hotels in Italy show some guests claiming the reception staff... Last edited: 15 November 2013 Smoking Habits and Smoke-free Areas  More than 20% of Italians are smokers and that includes teenagers. Although the... Last edited: 25 November 2014 Train Travel Terminology  This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: Aisle = corridoio... Last edited: 12 August 2014 Travel by Car Ferry  If you are planning on traveling from mainland Italy to Sicily you might want... Last edited: 20 October 2013 Tuscany siestas!  Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until... Last edited: 17 December 2012 VAT Rebates  When you are leaving the country through the Rome Airport, here are some tips... Last edited: 27 July 2012