Travel Tips for Visiting Italy Viaggi Finti Shedir Pharma
Dress Appropriately You will do a lot of walking around while in Italy. Hence, good walking shoes should be a priority. A country with narrow pathways, steep uneven pavements, coupled with having to dodge cars and scooters, having to crossroads. A firm walking shoe is a necessity. Moreover, while visiting places such as a church, follow the dressing guideline. Shorts are not allowed for men and women might be required to cover the arms and legs as well. Avoid the disappointment of not being allowed to enter simply because of dressing. BEST FOR You O R G A N I C S
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Buy and Validate Your Bus and Train Tickets If you have to go anywhere by bus or train, you need to buy your ticket before boarding the train either online or at train offices. However, buying tickets is not enough.
Ensure you get it stamped at validating machines to show you are using it right there and then and not trying to use the ticket for multiple rides. Failure to do this might land you some fines. BEST FOR You O R G A N I C S
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Card is Cool but You Can Never Wrong with Some Cash While cards are widely accepted in most places such as big restaurants and hotels, it is as well important to have some cash. From buying small items like coffee to shopping at grocery shops, Italians have not all gone plastic, and don’t be surprised if you are asked to pay in cash. In fact, some restaurants might also demand cash, save yourself the stress.
Be Careful: Pickpocketers! Italy wouldn’t be attracting tourists if it isn’t safe. However, it is safe to say be careful of pickpocketers.
They are probably where you are visiting and they are quite smart. While in crowded areas, keep your bags closed and guard your belongings. These people are looking for confuse unaware people to prey on. BEST FOR You O R G A N I C S
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Cappuccino Is For Breakfast, Nothing Else Here is a good rule of thumb. Italians only take Cappuccino during breakfast and nothing past the midmorning.
The reason behind this for the locals is digestion. When you ask for this drink at anything past 11 am, you might earn yourself some warry looks from the restaurant owners.
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Be Prepared To Eat Dinner Late If you enter a restaurant and you find it empty. » No, it doesn’t mean they don’t make good food, it’s just not yet time to eat.
» In fact, most restaurants won’t open until 7 pm, so if you want to grab something to eat, hop in around 8 pm. » If you are however not used to eating late, enjoy embracing this new thing and the culture.
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Never Forget To Try Out the Famous Gelato » Italian ice cream is arguably the best in the world. » Gelato is refreshing, creamy, flavourful, and full of richness.
» Multiple doses of goodness that can turn one into an addict. However, while choosing your gelato, it is important to choose the best. » (you don’t want to be disappointed) read reviews and check out different shops until you get the perfect one.
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Your Trip Isn’t Complete Without Eating Pizza » A country that boasts of the best pizza, here is an opportunity to dab into some goody, yummy pizza using your hands without guilt. It is inexpensive and very tasty. » It’s ok to do your tummy good once in a while. However, great pizzas are generally found in Naples.
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