When and which part of Italy to visit?
It’s better to visit Italy’s premier destination cities in the spring.
It is Better to Rent a Car
The system of public transport is well-developed here and you can easily get to the major tourist sights by train or by bus. But the most beautiful villages are hidden from the main view like little pearls and it’s not easy to get to them without a car.
Where to have an amazing dinner?
Just like in other countries, it’s better not to plan your dinner in restaurants located near the main squares in Italy. Find a cafe where the locals eat and if you want to eat real Italian food you have to have dinner at an agriturismo at least once.
Don’t order Pasta and Pizza in every region of Italy
We all got used to the fact that pasta and pizza are “typical” Italian foods. But the local cuisine is so diverse that there’s no need to limit yourself to these 2 dishes.
Think about having lunch early
Italians are quite diligent about many things, and one of them is food. Many of them have special food timetable. Breakfast begins at 11 a.m. and usually consists of a cup of cappuccino and a croissant. Lunch It lasts from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. After that, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is time for an evening aperitif. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and can last until midnight.
What about the money?
Almost all places in big cities accept credit cards. But it’s better to have some cash if you’re going to a small town. The chances you’ll be able to use a card are pretty low even if the owner has a credit or debit card payment machine.
How to save money on coffee?
Italy is crazy about coffee. You can buy really good and inexpensive coffee almost everywhere. But there’s a good way to save money: drink it like a real Italian — only at the bar stand. This way you won’t have to pay for the service and will be sure your coffee will cost around one euro
How to save money on Water?
Big Italian cities like Milan, Rome, Turn, Florence have a lot of drinking fountains. You should definitely take the chance and drink from it, the water is much tastier than the bottled water you can buy.
Take a Scarf with you
All Italian churches are really beautiful and old. But you can’t walk into a church in shorts, short skirts, or with bare shoulders.
Enjoy Italy
It’s not without reason that you hear people lovingly speak of this beautiful country. Italy is like an open-air museum. When you’re here, it’s important to keep a balance between visiting museums, churches, and simple walks around the city
