Things To Know Before Visiting Italy

Italy is one of the best European countries that many people love to visit. Just like any other European cities, this city offers the best places to visit, food to eat and activities to enjoy. But before you head to this charming and quaint city, there are some things that you should know about first and these are as follows:

·         Specify your gender when booking an overnight train.

The train compartments in Italy are separated by gender. This is true unless you decided to book a private compartment. Make sure that you specify you gender properly when booking an overnight train so that you can avoid being seated at the wrong compartment.

·         Avoid making special requests when ordering at restaurants.

Most people in Italy take their food as it is and the chefs take pride in their special menu or the dishes that they have on their menu. That is why you must avoid making special requests if you do not want to be the annoying customer that they will all hate.

·         Be ready to eat late.

Keep in mind that the people in Italy are fond of eating late and that is why majority of the restaurants do not open til 7pm. This is most especially true with the fancy ones. If you do not want to starve, eat a snack in the afternoon.

·         Know the “hidden charges” of the menu.

When you are browsing the menu or you are choosing a restaurant to eat at, one of the things that you should look for is the term “ilcoperto”. In English, it means cover charge and it may vary from one restaurant to the other. You can find this charge listed on the bottom of the bill. With this simple tip, you can avoid being surprised when you see your bill.

·         Give yourself plenty of time when catching your flight.

One thing that you should know about the transportation system in Italy is that transportation strikes are very common. These strikes can certainly have a negative impact on your travel plans. This type of strikes are common in taxis, buses and trains and that is why you have to consider this when planning your last day. If you do not want to be late for your flight, it is best that you plan your trip to the airport in advance. Keep in mind that most strikes are announced so you can plan ahead of time. You just have to keep yourself updated about it.

Enjoying a European trip does not have to be so hard. If you wish to make the most out of your Italy trip, it is recommended that you understand the things mentioned above.

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