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Understanding Italian Culture | Handling Money, Shopping, Computers and Staying in Line

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HANDLING MONEY Italians love correct or almost correct change.  You know that old lady at the grocery store digging through her coin purse while everyone behind her rolls their eyes?  She is everywhere in Italy and they love her.  Although … Continue reading

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Train Tips and Manners for Your Trip to Italy

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Train travel is a very easy and low stress way to get around Italy but can initially be overwhelming.  Once you get the system down you can relax and enjoy the scenery passing by without worrying about where you are … Continue reading

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Top Ten: Embarrassing Travel Moments in Italy

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It is only fair that I include my personal top ten embarrassing travel moments after poking fun of others.  Ready or not here they are, and a third of them have to do with poo.  I apologize ahead of time. … Continue reading

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Travel to Italy Tip #7 | Purchase train tickets in country

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Italy’s train system can be frustrating to say the least.  Between delays, cancellations and strikes a traveler can lose their cool.  My next tip won’t necessarily save you money outright, but will help hedge your bets when using the trains for … Continue reading

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Travel to Italy Tip #6 | Travel second class when riding the trains

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Now that we have gone through some important big money-saving topics it is time for a few nitty gritty travel tips.  Today I will be talking about train travel with the biggest money-saving rule as Tip #6. 6. Travel second class when riding trains. … Continue reading

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