general and miscellaneous tips that are not specific to travel
If you’re planning a trip to Italy, be prepared for an extra charge on your accommodation bill—the tourist tax “imposta di soggiorno”. This fee, applied in many cities and towns, helps fund services and infrastructure that benefit locals and visitors. …
Leather in Florence Buying real leather in Florence is a bit overwhelming. When you walk through the streets, almost every third store seems to be selling leather goods. Jackets, handbags, wallets, etc. can be found hanging in an array of …
Getting ready to travel but do you book with Airbnb vs Vrbo? Or should you consider a hotel site as your host? This happens to be one of the top questions we are asked time and time again. So it’s …
A little story about electrical converters. Here I am one day clipping my hair with electric barber-style clippers, and I smell something burning. My hair clippers are smoking like crazy and getting hotter in my hand. I immediately dropped them …
Italian Wine Two questions I am always asked by friends and acquaintances regarding Italian wine are: The answers are really quite simple. I find the wines in Italy are fantastic and it’s up to you to find out which ones …
Tipping in Italy The culture of tipping in Italy is very different than what we are used to in the USA or perhaps even from where you are from. You hear people say that you don’t need to tip in …
Soccer in Italy: A dream of ours was to one day attend a game in the Italian Premier League. Gary and I made our dream come true when we attended our first soccer game in Italy at the Stadio Marcantonio …
How to Order Coffee in Italy Saying that coffee is a big industry in Italy is an understatement! According to coffeeresearch.org, 14 billion espresso coffees are consumed each year in Italy. Estimates show that over 270,364 people work as baristas, and over …
7 Signs You Are About to Eat In a Tourist Trap Signs? You finally get to Italy and want to truly enjoy the culture. You want to enjoy the people, the food, and La Dolce Vita; the good life. How …
How to Dress Traveling in Italy Traveling to Italy and wondering how to dress and what to pack? Of course, it will depend on the time of year you are visiting but there are some basic practical suggestions we can …
Car Sharing in Parma Car sharing in Parma is accessible for those who are in possession of a valid driver’s license. It is a very simple process of filling out paperwork and you sign up for a small subscription fee. …