Updated 18 October 2023. Starting in 2024, US citizens will need a (kind of) visa to visit Italy. Before anyone freaks out, the new rule is actually more of a visa waiver program than a visa requirement and will be known as European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS. I am American and I […]
Category Archives: Practical Information
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Apr
Apr
Have you been meaning to brush up on your Italian skills? Perhaps you suddenly find yourself with a lot more free time, or maybe you decided that there is no time like the present to learn the language for your next trip. One of the easiest ways to plug into a new language and stick […]
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Aug
Aug
International rates on cell phone plans are incredibly expensive so you may want to consider buying a SIM card in Italy. Have a local SIM allows you to easily place calls within Italy, use data, and even take your phone between different EU countries without additional fees. So how do you buy a SIM card […]
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Jul
Jul
There are lots of fun reasons to learn Italian, but there is one word that is no fun at all but that you really have to learn if you are going to travel in Italy. Sciopero. Sciopero means strike and there are a lot of strikes in Italy. Strikes in Italy can occur at any […]
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Jul
Jul
Hidden charges are never any fun so I’m here to tell you to expect to pay a tourist tax in Rome. This is a legitimate, legally required fee for anyone staying overnight in Rome but it can sometimes come as a surprise if your hotel or Airbnb doesn’t warn you ahead of time. To avoid […]
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May
May
Updated 28 May 2021 One of the great joys in Rome is never knowing what you might find around the next corner. Wandering with no itinerary can lead to some incredible Roman Holiday moments with unexpected hidden gems. However, when it comes to eating out in the Eternal City, planning ahead is always a good […]
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Jan
Jan
There are a lot of reasons to travel by train in Italy: the romance, the convenience, the cost, and the scenic settings are the first that come to mind. However, the best thing about train travel in Italy is that it works like a charm – saving you time and money while also allowing you […]
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Nov
Nov
A complete guide to how to read street signs and address in Rome, Italy.