You’ve probably heard much about Italy by now, and people offer lots and different advice as to where you should go, what you should consider. But as helpful as those guides may be, they seem to include only major touristic destinations, and rarely offer something more close to the Italian spirit and way of life.
Sure, you can check out most of the things, but in general, if you stick to the usual things tourists do , you won’t be able to experience Italy the way it was meant to be perceived in all its charm.
Here are some tips for travel in Italy that will get you closer to the Italian way of life:
Choose a smaller town to reside in, instead of a major city. While Florence and Roma may be fascinating tourist destinations, they’re way overcrowded and you probably won’t like it there that much. Besides, people there are used to tourists and are likely to try and benefit from you in any possible way. So instead, choose a town like Lucca, which is close to these destinations , but way more calm and pleasant
If possible , stay in an apartment or house, instead of a hotel room. This is bound to be a very different and interesting experience, because you will notice the tiny differences in the house interior that will give you a better idea of Italian lifestyle. And also, if you have a kitchen you’re bound to go to the grocery store every now and then and meet real Italian people to have a conversation with.
Also , if that house or apartment is closer to the downtown part of town, it’s better to just walk there and not use a car. Italian cities have a look and feel like they were not made for a car, so in order for you to get a better experience and save yourself the hassle with difficult driving locations, lose the car, it’s better for you to keep it that way when it’s possible.
Another thing to try – eat where the Italians eat, and not where other tourists visit. Sure, it will be a bit harder to read the menu and order, but that way you’ll experience the modern Italian lifestyle along with traditional meals for a lower price, and at a kinder atmosphere than in any big tourist oriented restaurant, with a four language menu.
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