What to skip in Italy?

  • I'd probably skip photos at the Trevi Fountain. ...
  • The Spanish Steps are iconic, but I'd go somewhere quieter and just as beautiful next time. ...
  • I wouldn't spend too much time in Piazza San Marco or at the Rialto Bridge. ...
  • Our Cinque Terre itinerary would've been much better if we adjusted our itinerary to avoid crowds.




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6 Things Not To Bring To Italy
  • 1) A new haircut. Rushing around before your trip shouldn't include a haircut. ...
  • 2) Running shoes/ sneakers. ...
  • 3) More baggage than you can carry. ...
  • 4) Too many gadgets. ...
  • 5) Travellers cheques. ...
  • 6) Dirty Bra Straps. ...
  • I would love to hear what you think about this list.


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Some of Italy's most beaten paths, like the Amalfi Coast, Florence, and Pisa can (and should) be skipped in favor of more intriguing, less tour-bus-filled counterparts.

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This is a big reason why we recommend long pants, capris, or shorts and skirts below the knee, as well as blouses and shirts rather than tank tops. There's also an expectation that people visiting churches in Italy should be quiet.

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  • Eating Chicken with Pasta.
  • Serving Everything on the Same Plate.
  • Ketchup.
  • Drinking a Cappuccino After a Meal.
  • Asking for Non-Italian Dishes.
  • Sprinkling Parmesan on Everything.
  • Dipping Bread into Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
  • Drinking Anything Other Than Water or Wine With Food.


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Calabria. Calabria is Italy's least visited and most southern mainland region. Often skipped by international travellers, Italians have long ago discovered its multitude of glorious beaches strewn along its 800 km coastline, with the town of Tropea high up on the list of domestic holiday makers.

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Florence, Italy. No list of walkable cities in Europe would be complete without mentioning Florence. When your feet hit the streets of Florence, the discoveries are endless. The top sites in Florence are all easily accessed on foot.

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Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.

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Quick Facts
  • PASSPORT VALIDITY: Six months validity recommended, at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area.
  • BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required for entry stamp.
  • TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Not required for stays under 90 days.


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DO dress a little nicer than you would in America. There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals.

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The Colosseum doesn't have a dress code, but in exploring it you'll be climbing a lot of stairs so make sure to wear comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes. The same can be said of Rome as a whole. Shorts, leggings, hoodies… all are fine.

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