Mistakes Tourists make in Italy
Italy is always a popular destination and tourists regularly make these common mistakes...
1.Boarding a Regional Train without Validating the Ticket
Tickets for regional trains, or any ticket that doesn’t have a specific time and assigned seat, needs to be validate.
2. Ordering a Latte (When You Want a Coffee)
Latte is the Italian word for milk. If you want a coffee, try an amazing Italian espresso for the best. Capuccino is also only ordered as a morning beverage. Italians typically drink an espresso standing at the counter.
3. Driving in the ZTL
The ZTL, limited traffic zone, is off limits to drivers who don’t have a permit, so be careful for speed cameras as you drive around Italy, as well.
4. Standing in ticket lines
If you don’t really like to stand in an endless line and wait to take a ticket for an archaeological site, then you can just book it online.
5. Relying Only on Credit Cards
In Italy, there are many places that still don’t take credit cards such as small family-run restaurants and shops so it is better to have cash with you.
6. Over-Planning and Over-Scheduling
If you visit Italy, just forget the tight and strict schedule. Visitors often find that the most memorable part of their trip was something they didn’t plan.
7. Overpacking or Traveling with a Heavy Suitcase
You really don’t need many things to have an unforgettable experience. Pack a few things and a good mood and get ready for a memorable getaway.
8. Trusting the GPS
GPS for driving is certainly very helpful but it’s not a good idea when it comes to Italy, since it’s common towns or villages in different regions with the same name.
9. Being the Victim of a Theft
Rome and Florence are the places that tourists most often report thefts of items like purses, cameras, passports and money, so you’ll have to be really careful…
10. Trusting a taxi driver
Make sure the meter is on and you know how much a trip is going to cost prior to commencing your journey as you will invariably be taken the long way around and overcharged if you are not wise!