- Keep your hand on your bag at all times: There are pick pockets throughout Italy or any area where there are a lot of tourists. Make sure that your bag is secure and you are aware of its whereabouts all the time.
- Don't carry around a backpack: It's so much easier to carry a cross body bag. Guys, don't be ashamed. Carrying a backpack is not as safe and is a lot more inconvenient. Keep a few essential items with you in a smaller bag.
- Keep larger amounts of money hidden: It isn't necessary to carry large amounts of money where it can be stolen. Keep it in a pocket in your bag or in one of those hidden wallets that you can wear on the inseam of your pants.
- Don't count your money out in public: Do you want it to get stolen? I recommend counting your money in a private place or a bathroom stall, that way, people can't see you.
- Learn a few words of the language: This makes traveling more fun and a lot easier. The locals appreciate it.
- Be gracious and flexible: People in otter countries are guaranteed to have different cultures than what you're used to. Don't fight it. Just go with the flow and accept their ways of life.
- Be confident: When you're walking on the streets, it's very unlikely you will be attacked. Just be sure to walk confidently and with purpose. No one will dare to mess with you.
- Never pass up a bathroom break. We've all been there.
- Don't eat a touristy places: Tourist traps suck. Look for places that are a little further away from the tourist attractions. Also, in Italy, restaurants open at 7:30-8. Don't expect a good meal if you plan on eating at 6.
- Take your time at restaurants. Especially in Italy, when you dine at a restaurant, the table is yours for the night. Don't feel rushed.
- Avoid gypsies or people that come up to you asking for money.
- Italy has a lot of cobble stones and a lot of hills. Wear good shoes.
- Keep a camera with you. Document everything but also enjoy it!
- Never feed the pigeons. Even if you don't mind them, someone else will and it's just not a good idea.
- Make friends! Don't be shy!
- Get gelato everyday.
- Expect to be in close quarters on public transportation. Italians have no need for personal space. Also, keep an eye on your stuff when riding a subway or bus.
- Italians don't like it when you put your feet on seats, especially in trains.
I hope you enjoyed these travel tips for traveling in Italy! I've learned these from experience, so these are tried and true. Stay tuned for more travel diary posts!
-Love Ling
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