Italy is in the top ten most visited countries in the world, with 52.4 million visitors each year. It’s indeed a great country to visit at any time of the year, but before you board a plane, make sure that you are prepared for your trip. Check out these tips, which can help you to be ready for your Italian Tour!
Learn Basic Italian
Although you might be able to get by with only English in most touristy places or in your hotel, knowing some Italian words can be very helpful. Talking just a little bit in Italian can make locals more interested in helping you; if you greet a lady who sells fruits on the street with Ciao! Come stai? You might get a better bargain than when you say Hi! How are you?
There are many apps that can help you learn Italian, especially basic phrases. Focus on greetings, polite words, and learn how to ask a basic question. As Italy is a perfect place to feast on delicious food, be sure to learn how and what to order!
Pack a Travel Adapter
In Italy, you will have many chances to take pictures, so be sure that you are prepared to enjoy all your electronics.
In Italy, Type C and Type F sockets are standard, so ensure you have the appropriate travel adapter to charge your electronic devices.
Check Your Travel Documents and Visa Requirements
It’s awful to get pumped up about your trip and then be turned back home because of invalid or wrong documents. Ensure that your passport is valid. It’s best if it doesn’t expire for six months after your planned return date. Verify if Italy requires a visa for your country of residence. Apply for it way in advance, as the process may take a while. Keep a copy of all your important documents in a separate place. You can also have them saved on your phone for extra safety.
Pay Attention to the Weather Forecast
While Italy might seem like a warm country, it can get very cold. Be sure that you pack clothes suitable to the season and the place where you go. As Italy is geographically diverse, one region can be warm, for example, Puglia, while another, such as Trento-Alto Adige in the North, can have snowfall and frost.
Italians usually dress more formally than in some other countries, but choose outfits that are comfortable for you. Don’t forget comfortable walking shoes which will allow you to explore cities and various historical sites.
Make a Reservation in Advance
As you already know, Italy is a very popular tourist destination. Because of that, it’s better to make reservations for your hotel and popular attractions in advance. If you don’t do that, you risk that you will have a small choice or even no choice of accommodation. In many Italian cities, various cultural events take place. During them, prices of hotels can skyrocket to absurd amounts.
Thanks to booking tickets to popular attractions, you get security that you will see everything you want and save your time by not standing in queues.
By Jurgen NeustadtJurgen is a globetrotting adventurer with an unwavering thirst for travel. He craves the thrill of discovering new places, cultures, and flavors. Jurgen's life is a journey of exploration, where each destination offers a new chapter in his ongoing story of adventure and wonder.
