{"id":861588,"date":"2024-12-26T13:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T11:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=861588"},"modified":"2025-03-15T18:40:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T16:40:49","slug":"20-life-hacks-for-a-perfect-holiday-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/20-life-hacks-for-a-perfect-holiday-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 20 life hacks for a perfect holiday in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Italy<\/a> is undoubtedly the country that is worth visiting at least once in your life. Mind-blowing architecture ,<\/a> nature ,<\/a> cooking, wine – what else is needed for happiness? But if everything were so perfect, such texts would not exist. So catch a selection of life hacks that will help make your Italian vacation Instagrammable, and not “Oh my God, where did I end up.”<\/p>\n

Medicines<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ll start with some “grandmother” level advice: pack a first aid kit at home, especially if you take something regularly. With a prescription from doctors in your country, they are unlikely to sell anything in Italy, and if you catch a cold, you will drink a mild antipyretic for the price of a local bag, even a replica.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Language<\/h2>\n

Once in Turin<\/a> we went into an elite-looking restaurant where the menu was only in Italian, but it turned out that this was a place for raw foodists. A snack made from raw minced meat is an unforgettable experience. Therefore, do not rely too much on your English, it is not as widespread there as in other parts of Europe. This leads to advice: connect a local SIM card and use online translators if you don\u2019t want to get into an awkward situation again. In tiny, colorful Italian villages, the chance of bumping into an English speaker is reduced to an absolute minimum.<\/p>\n

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Phone charger<\/h2>\n

It is quite common to see Italian rosettes with three holes. There are hardly any of them in new hotels, but they happen in old hotels or apartments. The reception usually has suitable adapters, but you may find yourself running around the city looking for an electrical appliance store. So take care of this in advance.<\/p>\n

Tips<\/h2>\n

They are usually already included in the price, but leaving more separately is not prohibited. Sometimes you even want to leave an unusually large tip, because Italians provide very high-quality and sincere service in restaurants, especially family restaurants, with delicious home-cooked food. Be sure to try it!<\/p>\n

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Working hours<\/h2>\n

Italians love to sleep in the afternoon, so long afternoon breaks in local shops are a common situation. Of course, this does not apply to tourist spots (practically), but the markets for Italians will be more colorful.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

Italy<\/a> is still not Norway<\/a>, where you can leave your wallet on the street and they will return it to you. Therefore, if possible, leave valuables in the hotel safe; do not take all your bank cards and a lot of cash with you. Also, make a copy of your passport and carry it with you, but leave the original safe.<\/p>\n

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