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Italian Words and Phrases for Travel – Bella!
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Why You Should Learn a Few Italian Words and Phrases If you plan to travel to Italy you should learn at least a handful of Italian words and phrases. Although English is common in Italy’s larger cities like Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi coast, fewer people speak English in the smaller towns and less touristy regions. A little bit of Italian goes a long way to pleasing local Italians. You delight them when you attempt to speak their language and you will find they are friendly and patient as you give it your best…
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Best Airlines for flights to Italy
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Direct Flights to Italy from the United States There are numerous options for flights to Italy. The best airlines to book from the US are American, Delta, and United for direct flights to Rome from New York and Los Angeles. These airlines have code-share agreements with Air France, Alitalia, KLM and Lufthansa, so it makes sense to book on your favorite carrier to ensure you get your travel points. Always check the baggage policies for each airline you are flying on – not the airline you booked on – as the baggage policies are not…
My Laptop Was Stolen in the Perugia Bus Station!
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. My Laptop Was Stolen While I Was Waiting For The Bus. My Laptop was stolen in the Perugia Bus Station! How did it happen? There was no way to find the thief and no way I was going to get it back. It was an expensive mistake and cost me a day of sightseeing. Next time, I will be more careful to hang on to my laptop bag so it doesn’t become a target for thieves. How Did My Laptop Get Stolen? On the day we were to leave Perugia to travel by bus to Siena,…
15 Travel Tips for Italy
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Best 15 Travel Tips For Traveling to Italy Read our 15 travel tips for Italy before you go on your ultimate dream vacation. If you have never traveled to Italy, you must read our tips for Italy so you can be prepared. Our travel tips will help you during your advance planning and when you are in Italy. 1. Travel Off-Season Not only will the weather be a bit more pleasant (fall or spring), but in the fall, a lot of the crowds will have gone home. In the spring a lot of the crowds…
Underground Perugia – Not In Our Travel Guide?
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. What’s So Special About Perugia Perugia is a lovely medieval Tuscan city. Most people in the US would remember Perugia as the college town where exchange student, Amanda Knox, was spending a semester abroad and was charged with the murder of her roommate. The poor girl did not have a fair trial, eventually was acquitted and a bartender was finally convicted of the murder. But Perugia is a lovely place with cobbled streets, medieval ruins, beautiful piazzas and a vibrant nightlife. I can’t wait to visit the city again. Stumbled Upon… On our 2nd day in…
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Life in Italy compared to the USA
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. General Observations about Life in Italy Compared to the USA The American Dream is rapidly transforming to become the European Dream — and Italy leads the transformation. While America has long provided great consumer, housing, and private travel abundance, these things are inherently less fulfilling, more inwardly focused, and more individualized. Indeed, some refer to America’s way of live today as a form of “Privatopia,” where quality of life ends when one steps outside their home, gets out of their car, or the iPad breaks down. In Europe — and particularly in Italy — one…
Best Cities and Towns In Italy
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer. Best Italian Towns and Cities to Visit Because there are so very many splendid towns and cities to visit in Italy, it is important to prioritize seeing them. Otherwise, we are in danger of missing some of the best there is. Here is our criteria for rating which towns and cities are the best in Italy. Building and Street Character The town or city has an ensemble of buildings (not just one building!) that clearly exhibit charm, romance, human scale, lovability, authenticity, and quaint-ness. A town or city best does this when it contains and…