@mlaiuppa

I would recommend one more thing. Well, maybe two. I planned a month in Italy, mid April to mid May. Great weather with occasional showers and a few hot days. I downloaded a Trenitalia app on my phone and booked all my train travel with it. I chose business class so I could change reservations if needed. The second thing I did was to buy city transportation passes. I got five day pass for Florence and explored a lot using the city trams. I did the same in Venice using their boat systems. I bought rolls, cheese and fruit in markets for lunch and then found out of the way restaurants for dinner. I had margarita pizza for the first time in Siena with a view of the Duomo, malfetta in Siena, Gnudi in Milan, and squid in Venice. A complimentary limoncello came with my lunch in Florence and every restaurant wanted to bring me a free serving of their family recipe of bread & tomato soup. Compliments and thanks go a long way as do smiles.

I would add one more thing. I stayed in monasteries for all of my trip. They were clean, centrally located, priced well and often in lovely converted buildings donated to the church. Several offered a modest free breakfast and had small gardens for relaxing in the evenings. Since I was out all day all I really needed was a bed at night so when I go back to Italy, I will stay in monasteries again.

I apparently did it right, as tourists would use broken Italian to ask me if I spoke English and ask for directions. While it has been 10 years I would recommend dressing up with a dress or nice skirt and top. A t-shirt and shorts is too tourist. Bring a folding shopping bag if you plan to purchase anything. I kept my cash in a money belt and used a travel purse with locks, RFID and a cable in the strap to ward against cutting. Put it over you head cross body rather than just on the shoulder. Do not loiter but move with a purpose, especially in train stations.

@alberto-MI-IT

As an Italian that knows Americans (I just moved back to Italy after living three years in Florida), let me say that among thousand, this is one of the most accurate Do’s and Don’ts videos: besides those practical tricks, you were able to pass the message that the best way to visit Italy is to simply leave at home the hyper-organised American style and just let the more relaxed Italian style vibes flow; and this is valid for any European country, by the way. Great job!

@1995cali

Perfect video. I am Italian who lives in Rome and what you explaine is real. Anyway, as for bottle of water, if you don't find a "nasone" get it at supermarket (big crocery store). The prices are very low. Enjoy my crazy country! ❤

@andrewsilvius64

Great video—very accurate and thoughtfully explained! 👏 As someone originally from the US who’s been living in Italy for the past 35 years, I can confirm you captured a lot of the nuances perfectly. It’s always refreshing to see content that respects both cultures while offering genuinely helpful advice. Well done!

@KrisTimTravel

Fantastic list, thank you! We’re headed to Italy for the first time and you’ve given us a lot of great points to think about.

@aris1956

1:16 And please, don’t say “Grazi” like many Americans do! In Italian, the final “E” — just like all final vowels — must obviously be pronounced! So it’s always “GraziE”!  😉 One more little tip… when you’re unsure how certain words are pronounced, just grab your smartphone and use the Google Translator app to listen to the original pronunciation by a native speaker.

@houghi3826

The ATM you showed at 6:10 is from Euronet and that is a tourist trap. This might be hard to recognise. Use one that is at a bank. ANY bank. Potential fees are way lower.

@diegodessy9700

Quick tip for you. Don't order a Fiorentina (not Florentina) at all if you want it well done, order something else. It is just not meant to be cooked well done. Would you ever ask for a carbonara with no eggs? no you would order something else. Or would you ask to any restaurant to overcook your pasta? You wouldn't. Oh and the cheese wheel pasta is deffinately a touristy gimmick, it is not bad, it is just for show and it actually does not add much or  anything at all to the dish

@lellab.8179

19:20 Do NOT count on trasportation being late! It happens (in some places more than others: in the North usually less than in the South), but less than you may think, and you can ruin your day/trip if you rely on it. Where I live, in a city in the North of Italy, usually, public transportation is on time.

@Bobr-n5s

Thank you Naick and Kim for the very informative video. It had tips that can not only be used for Italy but also for many other European countries. Buongiorno.

@iTube22100

0:30 - What are you saying? In Italy, we all buy water in bottle. Tap water is perfectly drinkable, but tastes of chlorine. If you mean as a tourist during visits, ok in some places like Roma there are a lot of fountains, but it's not the norm.

@erzabetf9544

If I find myself walking around outside in the summer … I wear a hat. I’m a very pale redhead, and I prefer looking like a tourist to developing skin cancer.

@kenandcoreen7179

Very well done Kim, and 100% bang on.  Italy is probably my favortie country to visit.  Cannot wait to go back in May of 2026. - Coreen

@Giannas1096

Note with the menu, if you order steak that’s all you get. You must order Contorni from the menu which is usually salad or veggies to go with the meal. Don’t assume these come with the meal

@domenicov.2532

🤪🤪👍Thank you for doing such good publicity for our country ..🥰🥰🥰It's always a pleasure to host such kind and friendly people! 🥰🥰🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹We look forward to seeing you soon ... take care 🤪🤪👋👋🙋🙋🙋🙋😘😘😘😘

@reneeblack2783

Very helpful. We are going in a few months and can’t wait!❤

@Lateawake1000

Thanks for this!  Valuable info 😉

@WifeDesignLife

We went to a TOTAL tourist trap 🪤 restaurant after we left the the coliseum. Like literally. We walked outta the coliseum walked into the first restaurant waving 👋🏼 us in. Hey…. It was July and we were exhausted 🥵. Was it overpriced…. Yes. Was is delicious? Also, yes. VERY delicious. Don’t regret that tourist trap overspend ♥️♥️♥️

@AlbertoRighi-h2r

I strongly suggest to buy 50 cl water bottles in six-pack at the supermarket, for 1,50 to 2,50 Euros.

@darbyragghianti4719

Thank you. This has been the best most informative video about traveling through Italy I have watched, God bless you❤