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Subtitles, Hello, travelers.
Welcome everybody.
This is Anthony, also known as Travel Droner.
Here on this channel we create videos discussing amazing
travel facts and amazing destinations.
In today's video, we are going to talk about the don'ts of
Italy, what not to do in Italy as a tourist.
If you want to live the proper European life, nothing is
better than taking a trip to Italy.
It is one common, really beautiful country and you will totally
love the experience, especially if you are with the love
of your life.
The country is one of the top picks by couples and why not?
Romance is in the streets of Italy.
But before you start Packing your bags, you should be aware
of some things that you should totally not do in Italy as
a tourist.
This video will talk about some of those things which will
help you while you enjoy your time in Italy and make your
experience even better.
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Don't go and buy bookings manually.
Italy is one blessed beautiful tourist place and they know
what the tourists need.
There are tons of tourist attractions and mostly all of them.
You will have to buy tickets.
There are stalls in front of the sites and you might have
to stand there to buy the tickets for a long time.
Considering that you are there for a few days, you might
not want to spend hours on just the tickets.
Right?
So what should you do?
Definitely don't buy tickets from the black market, which
would charge double trick or scam you or even more than that.
Watch out here.
Many scammers are trying to take advantage of tourists.
The majority of the famous sites have adopted to the current
times and you can buy tickets online so you don't have to
spend time in the long lines and totally don't have to expose
yourself to the ticket resellers and overpay to get the tickets.
But Yes, you do need to do one thing.
Plan wisely, it is better to book the tickets at least two
days prior because there might be a lot of people who want
to visit the same place as you and you don't want your plans
to be overbooked.
Right?
Try to go early as soon as they open before the crowds arrive.
Just be cautious about that and it'll be one tip worth remembering
on the trip.
Drive with caution.
Italy has some strict rules to keep the traffic well mannered
and they are quite unique on their own.
One of the best ways to have a look at the country is by
renting a car and most of the tours do this.
Don't forget to bring an international driving permit with
you, but there are some restricted areas called ZTL in the
country. Ztl stands for Zona traffic limitations and you
can consider them as the limited traffic zone.
These areas are meant for pedestrians, residents, suppliers
only, and you are not allowed to take cars over there at
certain hours of the day, although Yes, the ZTLS might not
be obviously mentioned on the road.
They are all marked with big sides and some have cameras
above them, so watch out for them.
There are cameras in the streets also and they will capture
an image of your license plate.
This way you'll be recognized by the officials and you'll
be fine for these traffic violations when you return the
rental car.
So make sure to check if the roads you are taking are permitted
for you to take that's it always have some backup cash.
Okay, so the local businesses are advanced enough to rely
on on an online booking system, but it is a bit surprising
that the majority of the stores do not take credit cards.
This makes sense, though, considering the fact that the majority
of the shops are small family businesses and they rely on
cash for the methods of payment.
Other than that, some credit cards may be difficult to use
because a lot of ATMs might not accept the card.
You have prefer to use a Visa card and other than that, always
have a backup card in case your main card is not supported.
Also, make sure to take some hard, crisp cash.
One more thing, If you really want to live the Italian life,
then you should definitely visit the small shops and eateries.
Let them tell you they are going to leave you surprised with
their tasty offerings.
You will find tons of objects that will be great.
Souvenirs for your visit and the food is better than you
would ever imagine.
Try to visit the local restaurants and Baristas as well.
They are sure to give you the true Italian offerings, which
the locals also appreciate.
This allows you to have a taste of the true culture and it
is a new experience to live the life of an outsider like
a local person.
Now, this is one of the more obvious things to keep in mind
when traveling anywhere in the world.
Always have a light suitcase or try to distribute your stuff
in two rather than having a really heavy bag.
But it becomes more significant in a country like Italy.
Place is not always equipped with elevators and escalators,
which is pretty obvious considering the fact that you are
supposed to visit the place due to a rich old history.
So in order to retain the historical taste of the country,
escalators and stuff like that are pretty rare to find.
Okay, if you think that you can work around this issue with
the trolley suitcase, then you should consider the fact that
the roads are not usual ones.
The roads are carved from stones, they are uneven, so if
you think you'll be able to roll over there easily, you should
reconsider. Always pack light.
The map is always handy.
As beautiful as Italy is, it is as confusing as well.
There are multiple cities and towns with the same name and
it gets really confusing if you are not a local, so relying
on the GPS might not be the best call for you.
Honestly, you should have a local guide with you all the
time, and if you can't arrange one, you should keep on asking
locals if you are at the right spot or not.
If you are driving, this will keep you from getting lost
and will also save you time and money.
Stay safe from theft again, this one is 1 of the most obvious
ones. Although the country is safe, travelers and tourists
are generally easy targets for pickpocketers and snatchers.
Such crimes are pretty obvious in open areas like the monuments,
and many tourists have claimed to have their belongings like
purses, Cameras, wallets, etc to be stolen while visiting
tourist attractions.
Watch out for the scammers, selling anything from paintings,
tour tickets, money exchanges, wrist bands, souvenirs and
a lot more tricks to get your money or belongings.
So be extra careful while exploring Italy.
In all tourist sites, anything sold outside of official shops
is mostly fake anyway, so make sure to keep your belongings
close to you and never let them out of your sight.
You are more likely to be a target in crowded areas, so just
be cautious.
Also, places like museums, which are generally surrounded
by guards, have become hot spots of snatches and thefts and
scammers, so you are not safe in guarded areas like that
as well.
You need to be cautious there as well.
Churches.
This one is for the people who find the muse in visiting
religious places when they are on vacation.
Well, the European regions and the churches are a bit conservative
when it comes to churches.
Generally, the Europeans do not wear off shoulder clothing
and they do not support such short dresses in the churches
as well.
So if you plan on visiting the Church, even the Vatican,
you might need to have some special clothing for that particular
day. And I am sure that you would not want to be pointed
out for your outfit only make sure to get some seasonal as
well as community appropriate attires, especially if you
intend to visit the churches.
Coffee.
All right, let us end this video on a funny one.
Imagine you just had a wonderful day, saw a lot of beautiful
places, and now you slept like you haven't in days.
You wake up in the morning in the best mood ever and you
can't wait to see what the day holds for you, but you need
something to kick start your day.
And what is better than having a latte with such a view from
the hotel balcony?
Right.
So you call the room service and for a latte if you do so,
then you not be surprised to find a Cup of milk at your doorstep.
No, I'm not kidding.
Not a lot of people know.
But in Italy, if you ask for a latte, especially in areas
where not a lot of foreigners stay, you are very likely to
get milk instead of coffee.
This is because the literal meaning of latte in Italy is
milk, and you might want to order, especially for a coffee.
It is pretty common for tourists to ask for a latte whilst
expecting a coffee.
So if you are a morning coffee person, then make sure that
you don't say latte while placing the order.
Well, this is the end of this video.
I hope that you enjoyed it.
Which one of the tips was your favorite?
Let us know in the comments.
I hope this is going to help you enjoy your stay in Italy.
Thank you for watching.
And happy holidays.