Visit Italy: What You Should Know Before You Visit Italy

[@maryhill1993]

Speaking a little Italian does go a long way. I did my best when I visited Italy years ago to learn some words and phrases. Once, I was in a place ordering gelato, and I tried to use the Italian word for strawberry. The man that served corrected me in a helpful, good natured way. When he handed my order to me I said grazie. He looked at me with a big smile and said,” Awe, prego bella.” He was very sweet. I noticed that when I tried to speak a little Italian, I was rewarded!

[@joshheinink]

if only everyone was that nice

[@maryhill1993]

Josh Heinink I find that if you are kind and respectful to people, most people will do the the same no matter where you are.

[@cacuociolo91]

That's because we appreciate the attempt Ciao bella!

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

@@cacuociolo91 Bravo signore!!

[@delhimotorsdelhinaeemdelhi9550]

Grazie

[@giovannibazzini7117]

A little piece of advice for you: try to avoid restaurant with photo of the dishes exposed outside, usuallly their food is “ for tourists”. Ciao from Italy

[@lecutter9382]

That applies everywhere.

[@sodasoda3624]

@@lecutter9382 not exactly 😭 in my country, usually in malls, restaurants put their menu book in the front door just in case people want to see what they’re selling. But I usually see that in malls. In other places it may vary :-)

[@gonzaloarce2432]

@@sodasoda3624 probably because it is a mall, but individual restaurants on the street don't usually do that :)

[@aidentarantur3334]

Caio io sono U.S I’m trying to learn Italian for my trip in 50 days

[@island661]

Italy is the best country to visit in Europe. It will always be my favorite!

[@christianarzuffi8978]

Rome is a nightmare if you're driving, the rest of the country is fine (except a few other cities)

[@TheBarser]

There is a lot of awesome stuff to see in Italy, the problem is just that there is so many tourists already, and filled with people trying to scam you. Last time I was in Italy I thought it was a bit crazy how much police and military (and garbage) there is all over the big cities. Italy could maybe have been my favorite european country, but as it is right now I prefer a lot of other places over Italy.

[@thetemptedvida8650]

@@TheBarser If the problem is that it's too overcrowded, we are full of places less touristy but beautiful. I suppose you were talking about Rome, but other places in Italy don't have the same problems as Rome, it depends on which place you're visiting.

[@heavydirtysaucexx9827]

@mabbohabb an american said: you have to be very good at driving in italy otherwise don't drive 😂

[@deckardshaw6696]

@mabbohabb Bullshit. This is often true in the south, not in the north.

[@zejerkush7869]

Italy and Europe in general need to have more tourists like you and your family buddy, amazing attitude, willing to learn and openness to differences! Awesome videos dude!

[@abereagan7642]

Speaking Italian goes a long way. I was with 4 friends in college visiting. The waitress was not having it that day. They ordered in English and I tried to order Italain. Then she cracked a smile, went back to the kitchen and then the owner came out with a huge smile and just started chatting with us.

[@MajorKlanga]

Good video Mark. I would add that the reason Italians are generally slimmer than US Americans is due to the ancient culinary traditions that have evolved and ensure good digestion and a balanced diet. They certainly eat less processed food and less sugar and corn syrup. Alcoholic drinks are used as appetisers and to aid digestion as well as to help with conviviality, not to get smashed out of their brains.

[@julienash7923]

Turner video painter

[@spookcat1969]

Not drinking pop with your meals makes a big difference as well.

[@giopagliuca7437]

Well said Mark

[@zymon.]

Bummer, was really hoping to find a place to get smashed out of my brains while in Italy...

[@sethralavode9012]

Mediterranean diet has nothing to do with it. 😒

[@nicolomerli7643]

I'm Italian. An important tthing is be careful to buy something on the street (like museum ticket, metro ticket etc.)if you think "it's too good to be true"... probably is not true! I saw "skip the line ticket" sold for double (or triple) of the real price, or ticket sold for 25 or 50 euro when the museum is free! Buy ticket only on official website or in the official tourism office! Be careful with taxi (specially in airport) ask first the price (ask to more than one) and if on arrival it is much higher, you say "no problem, i call the police"! And do not forget "if it's too good to be true... Probably is not true!" The last advice is "ask to Italian people" , you can stop one person on street and you can ask anything! For example "a good restaurant" I'm sure he (or she) show you a restaurant to eat a very good Italian food at the right price. The same if you don't know the real price of something, ask to Italian person! The 99% of us are happy to help tourists so don't hesitate to ask!

[@GiammarcoBoscaro]

"Ricky, xe vedemo!" "Ciao vecchio!" 7:53

[@olrac2570]

Se vedemo

[@andreaivaldi4912]

Mancava solo un porco ed ero a posto così

[@ajl1239]

Good tips. Also, always, always, always *VALIDATE* the local/regional train tickets (i.e. non-reserved seats) right before getting on a train in the little machine on the platform (big stations) or in the station building (small stations). Otherwise, you may get a hefty fine.

[@woltersworld]

yes!!!!! so true

[@Crybaby_Club]

This tip can save lives, well maybe not lives but certainly wallets

[@rehamalamri5118]

Do I need to validate online bought tickets?

[@portableaccount9818]

@@rehamalamri5118 no, only physical onez

[@AugustoLugo1983]

@@woltersworld Got fined in Paris and sour my memories, it makes no sense to validate a ticket you purchased!

[@MissLauraBi]

Hi Mark! As an Italian that travels a lot, in Italy or abroad, I 100% agree with everything you've said! I'm especially happy that someone finally explains "aperitivo" to foreigners :)

[@emilianolaurenzi464]

Aperitivo is well spreaded and rooted in northen part of Italy, anyhow.

[@hdm3814]

Vengo dalla Malesia. Voglio andare in Italia. Questo posto è così bello da visitare.

[@Soloohara]

Hamba Dari Malaysia :)

[@TheALEXBassman]

the world is beautiful, we humans make it horrible

[@Cicalonion]

Your welcome

[@giovannil8244]

Buzzolan Leo in Italian Malaysia is Malesia

[@EbayItemDisplay]

Selamat datang

[@jasontrott4158]

Fantastic video, my wife and I are leaving Florence now. You are 100 percent correct- if you speak a little Italian ( hello, how are you, sir ma’am) it will get you a better reception.

[@tomjones1989]

My partner and I went to Rome in 2015 and we were told by so many people to save up our euros as it was going to be expensive, seeing as we were staying about a 5 minute walk from the Colosseum (we could see it from our hotel room). We ended up going with approx 1300 euros. The side restaurants, tours and shopping set us back about 600 euros for the week we were there. We spent most of our money, or a good portion of it, drinking at our hotel and having food there too. We came back home (UK) with about 400 euros left over, totally over budgeted too. The tourist tax caught us out but thankfully we had money to cover it. Such a beautiful place which is drenched in history, fantastic food and people. Would love to go back one day.

[@kimm3473]

Tom Jones what is the tourist tax?

[@katgoddess70]

As I have mentioned before, you inspire me to travel. I booked a trip to Italy this October! Cant wait

[@jocelynwolters293]

Grace October is a good time too, less throngs of tourists.

[@woltersworld]

thanks Grace :) have a great trip in October!

[@katgoddess70]

Jocelyn Wolters Jocelyn, did you do any skincare shopping at the Italian Farmacias?

[@Riffman42]

We always go in October. Perfect weather and less tourists!

[@cacuociolo91]

You are welcome! Come to my city Palermo(Sicily)

[@ZingoZann]

We were just in Venice a week ago. It was such a great time and we would love to go back. Walking though the city with the bridges and the canals was such a cool experience.

[@LeoFtravels]

Man, you're reading my mind. I'll be there next month Thanks AGAIN

[@rushdialrashed9627]

Leo F. I hope you will write to us about your trip. Have safe flights.

[@woltersworld]

it's our traveler connection :)

[@filippodaidone738]

In italy Spaghetti with meatballs do exist but are typical of the extreme south, but they are not very common. meatballs with pasta are more common in timballo a sort of "pasta pie"

[@filippodaidone738]

Se non le interessa il mio commento non è tenuto né a leggerlo né a commentarlo

[@jean-pierosgriccia4520]

Non e vero polpette con la pasta. Non existent!

[@lorisuprifranz]

Other tips: Public bathrooms are not usually cheap and are used only by tourist. It's way cheaper to enter a bar and take a coffee ( 1€ in the north, around half in the south) or a bottle of water and ask for the toilette, than to search for the, rares, public bathrooms ( always over 1€). Try to always validate your tickets on train or buses to avoid fines. Also, a non-written rule is that the best restaurants are often the less visible ones, the ones that you must ask locals to find them. Those are often ignored by tourist, at least in my city (Ravenna), and survive only because locals know that those are good. Also always search for regional or city's food ( trust me there is a difference) like you search for monuments: some art is better tasted than seen. The eye contact between pedestrians and driver it's a very very true thing, but the driving skills are not everywhere so stereotypical. The light breakfast is quite common, but hotels will always exceed the normal Italian standard for breakfast. So much so that even Italians use to do overabundant breakfast during holydays.

[@francescobotti3544]

I bei tempi andati in cui il caffè costava 1€🙁

[@stephanyguerrero3220]

I'm going to Italy soon and have been binge-watching all the Wolters World Italy videos. Thanks Prof. Wolters!

[@apep7188]

I'm going to backpack around Italy starting from September all the way to the end of May. Can't wait to experience the amazing history, the beautiful architecture, the stunning landscapes, and the fascinating and elegant culture!

[@atlantida2005]

How was it?

[@bullmanofgermany8395]

hi man how did your trip go i know its been two years but im curious to know thanks!

[@tootsla1252]

Yes!! Find the best Gelato shop in each location you visit and have some EVERY DAY! You'll be sorry if you don't !

[@woltersworld]

At least 3 times a day :)

[@cherbear7424]

I love visiting my mom's family in Roma. Dinner starts at 8pm. They serve 5 entrés, desert, salad, soup, wine, expresso......oh. Mio Dio.....we finish dinner at 11pm. Then we have spaghetti with olive oil at midnight.....yummmmmmy.......💕

[@phantomscribbler6835]

Thanks, Venice is my first stop when I go to Italy. My grandfather is from just outside Venice. I'm learning Italian now. I can't wait to visit Venice. Thanks for the great information.

[@woltersworld]

that is awesome! have a great time!

[@_Itsvenus_]

Wait why am I watching this? I am from and lived there for 12 years 😂

[@aspii8233]

Beh, io sono italiana e lo sto guardando lo stesso lol

[@Slashplite]

Good tip - dont pay with 50 or more EURO bills. No shop in Italy accepts them. However if you get one, try paying with it in Mcdonalds, they have a special scanner to check if its not fake.

[@theItalianshamrock]

Slashplite yes! Had this problem last summer in italy and Portugal it was a pain in the ass haha

[@aangelkaa]

it's just quite big bill, they may not have a change, it's better to have smaller ones

[@francescogreggio6712]

It's not that shops don't accept them at all, it's that it's sometimes difficult to have enough change for the really big bills so the shopkeepers grumble. 5,10,20 and 50 are the common ones, but 100 and 200 are very rare. I've never seen a 500 bill in person outside of a bank. You can use 50 euro bills to pay for most things, just carry smaller denominations for your everyday transactions.

[@MrEugenio1994]

50ies are common, just don't pay with it a 5 euro bill. For sure do not pay/take 100s, 200s or 500s.

[@michellegoede2258]

Slashplite but, look out with the newest €50 bill, I am a cashier at a supermarket, and I must use a scanner, but it doesn't recognize the new bill's properly, so they might refuse.

[@theodorerzepski8491]

your kids and wife are adorable! Great advice.

[@kozhinbarznji4764]

I visited Rome and Venice last month (March) and it was amazing, I already missed it

[@szymonzielinski7160]

Note the toilets in Venice cost 2 euros. In this city, you pay for everything.

[@woltersworld]

yep. sucks. that made the shocks of venice video because dang. 2 euros to pee is a bit much

[@szymonzielinski7160]

Usually at petrol stations in the EU you will pay 50 cents. In Poland, the toilet are free at gas stations and shopping centers. But nothing will beat with the Japanese toilet.

[@MrEugenio1994]

Private toilets are usually free for customers, gas stations, malls are always free. In public buildings, museums they are free. The only time they cost .50-1 € is when the door is on the street. So, in Italy, use the toilet when you stay somewhere. If suddenly you need one and you don't know where to find it, try asking to use theirs in a cafè-bar. Then buy something to be polite.

[@MrScatMat]

I'd recommend going to any café to go to the bathroom, and buy a simple espresso (~1€) for "il disturbo"

[@Riffman42]

Grab a spritz somewhere when you need to go. Pretend it's half price for paying to use their WC.

[@JayCeeMax]

Great guide. Good job placing large captions on throughout the vid.

[@BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele]

The three contact plug is not the old one, it is the one with ground contact! Many low power and double insulated appliances just have 2 plugs, but ANY wall socket must have 3 contact for safety, when you connect an appliance with the need to be grounded.

[@adoRADHble]

Hi guys! I'm Italian and I found this video pretty accurate, there are useful tricks and tips !

[@caitlinrobinson6812]

Planning on going for the first time. I can't wait. I'm planning on going Fall 2020(for my 30th birthday). I'm debating on planning my own trip or book a tour. I also have a few food allergies and am going to carry a list of them in Italian so I can let restaurants know.

[@MrScatMat]

7:52 Ricky, ciao! Ciao vecchio! 😂😂

[@Soloohara]

Matteo Stoppato hahahahahahahahahahhahahaha se vedemo vecchio 😂😂

[@masterjunky863]

Hahaha 🇮🇹

[@samanthagaudet1461]

I just adore your channel. You make me want to go everywhere. Our next trips in order are Ireland 2019, then Danube Cruise and your around before and after by car hopefully in 2020. Then Italy and the following year the south of France. We usually go for 25 to 35 days at a time and concentrate on a region. Last year was 35 days in the UK and 2015 was northern France and Paris for 26 days. Europe to me is heaven. I want to see it all.

[@TaylorTraventures]

Love your video! One thing my husband was really good at was just researching all the places we were visiting. It made all of the sites a lot more impactful.

[@starsearchreject]

We went bar hopping through Genoa one evening... they gave us sooo much food - sooo many snacks. All the food was fabulous though. Oh my God.

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

You always give specific tips (instead of just generalities)--THANK YOU!🤠

[@woltersworld]

just trying to share information i would want to know. thank you!!

[@Diaryofabeautygeek]

We are going to Cinque Terre in a few weeks time, these tips are great. Thank you 😁

[@woltersworld]

you are very welcome. it is gorgeous there.

[@Diaryofabeautygeek]

Wolters World ah I can’t wait!! We visited Venice last summer and fell in love with Italy

[@susanmurphy7869]

Diaryofa40something you’re going to love it! Expect steep hill walking!

[@AshlynBiggers77]

Do the hike from Vernazza to Monterosso, it's beautiful! The hiking trail sign is hard to find in Vernazza so ask a local, it's worth it!

[@Diaryofabeautygeek]

Susan Murphy thank you 😊

[@musingsatmidlife5278]

I was shocked to see teenagers rolling their own smokes in the market in Florence. Weirdly, since the cigarettes in Italy are not filled with chemicals like ours are, they didn't bother me as much as here at home (this from an ex smoker). No big deal, just realize it's part of daily life there. Aperitivos rock!!! "Dov' e di toilette" was one of the first phrases I made a point to learn. Love your videos!

[@massinissaziriamazigh8122]

I wanted to visit Europe since I was a little kid , Visiting Europe was one of my dreams ,Now that dream seems impossible , I don't have money for that , I want to go to italy (Rome )and see the coliseum, because I love history , If that happens, it will be a real miracle😂, because I am now writing my comment from my home in the high Atlas Mountains in Algeria , I am isolated from all the world.

[@adwaye]

where there's a will there's a way my friend. Get creative bro.

[@footyfan101ful]

Start saving money!!

[@ECESW]

When I was in northern Italy, most restaurants were closed from 3/4 until 8/9. Was a big shock when leaving work at 5 and having to wait 2-4 hours until restaurants open.

[@s1029_]

nice video! =) wanna just add a little note: the third tip ( the middle one ) on Italian power plugs is not ''the old one''. It' just the ''ground'' tip. it's a safety solution.

[@ferryanolin6707]

Great video! Love Rome! I brought my wheelchair and it helped me get to the sites and move around Italy.

[@billymcmonagle949]

Another quality vlog, giving us the best advice and some really helpful tips, one of the very best on the tube for travel info.

[@dwilles503]

Preparing for this trip right NOW! Very timely - thank you :)

[@woltersworld]

glad we can help :)

[@OnTheGoWithCarson]

YAY! So glad you finally put this out. Less than 3 weeks till I’m in Italy and I’m so excited!

[@Aliciaaa87]

Omgsh I can't wait EDIT - Wow I forgot I commented this 2 years ago after I postponed my trip twice (because of the pandemic) and then a 3rd time because my aunt who was coming still didn't feel comfortable traveling. It's now 2023 & FINALLY we leave in 2 weeks 😁

[@pinkcalytrix]

Leaving for Italy in 10 days and will be there all summer, can’t wait! Very convenient video for you to post now. Love your channel!!!

[@philliphall4506]

Great advice! We just returned from there!

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

first day in Rome and it feels like New York city. I hope it gets a little better

[@jonkbaby]

How did it go?

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

jonkbaby it was ok but never again

[@Alistajaupseeri]

If you visit Rome, check out the coast of Fregene, right next to the Fiumicino airport. There are beautiful beaches and restaurants where the locals spend their time. Hotels and food have a good price too. That way you can have the non-touristy experience and still easily get to the Colosseum etc. by local trains.

[@cacuociolo91]

Guys, just a little tip for you.Eat local tipical food non the same menus for tourist try something particulary from the place,like "pasta con le sarde" in my city Palermo(Sicily) i reccomend you to visit Sicily! Have fun and enjoy Italy

[@carriestrickler9113]

Mark, you do a great job! I've learned so much on your channel. Always so helpful!

[@positivelybeautiful1]

My family and I will go to Italy at end of Jun-July. Super helpful, thank you!

[@adamdomenicpacione7574]

Grazie per questo video. Sono un italiano vivo in canada. Le informazione autiare mia per una giornata quando andando italia da vacanza. Never been to italy woukd love to go through. Rome looks like such a beautiful city

[@addiej3739]

I'm going to Italy, France and Spain, i find your videos very useful and am really excited!

[@Matrim42]

The crossing the street thing is no joke. Greece was like that too, the most dangerous walk I ever took was crossing one street between my hotel and the beach.

[@tinalettieri]

In Italy, if you're in the cross walk, put your hand up in a "stop" gesture and they will. Don't know about Greece.

[@nevsimmons3508]

I can’t wait to see a video on your countries visited! Would love to see it... the number would sure be high up there lol

[@samanthagaudet1461]

I want to ask that you put in the description of your videos what dates you filmed. It would tell us a lot about how hot or cold it is at that certain time of year by what everyone is wearing. Your videos are awesome. Sooooo helpful.

[@justcallmeleonardo]

Me, an italian: "Wait, what am I doing here? Eh, whatever".

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

hahaha that's actually funny! It's always interesting to see how foreigners see your country

[@justcallmeleonardo]

@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon Yeah, it's very interesting and weird.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

@@justcallmeleonardo comunque, ho vissuto in Italia per quasi 5 anni e da poco ho iniziato il mio canale dove faccio video anche sull’Italia se sei interessato ☺️

[@none-ul6dy]

if you want to find low prices for expensive brands in italy there are things called outlet, there you can find gucci, prada, ecc for half the price

[@teilaboston3674]

Do you know what they are called, or how to find them?

[@none-ul6dy]

they usually are near the factory, in other cases you can simply serch for outlet on google maps. for exemple, where i live, in Montevarchi there is a huge Prada factory, near there you can buy their items for half the price, then there are also some outlet at less than a hour from my home where you can find a lot of brands, the are like malls but outdoor.

[@solaccursio]

or, easier version, learn what YOU like, develop your OWN taste, and never buy "brand" things just because society tells you you have to like them.... even if they cost 10 times what they should :)

[@angelal6700]

Mentions public lavs. They gotta hit S Korea. Great variety of configurations, situations , and all I tried--clean!! Found a 'squatty' in a really nice restaurant w/cafe&bbq outdoors. Kick flush, and clean as a surgical suite. 'Collected' the bathrooms as a great/different memory. Still makes me 😆

[@imokyoureok9201]

Regarding bathrooms, I stayed at a hotel in northern Italy where the shower was located above the toilet. The sink, toilet and shower were all within a few feet of each other.

[@lucrecia0005]

It's like you knew that in two days I'll be coming to Italy :D Thank you for yet another great video! Love them all!

[@Technoblood]

I love your videos, Mark. Entertaining and informative. And gosh, your kids are cute as can be! Thank you for some awesome travel content. 😉

[@dantheman8279]

Really helpful information here!

[@odorifero]

Surprisingly, you have a very good Italian accent.

[@woltersworld]

Grazie

[@matbaggio]

Nice to see that you have been traveling as well in VENETO! Good video!!!

[@kaypeedoesathing2934]

This is awesome! I’m excited to be in Italy!

[@FedericoVellere]

Hi Mark, thank you for mentioning my hometown of Vicenza 🙂 one of the most beautiful cities in the world

[@1R3VOLUTION]

Italy my favorite, wish I could live there, I’m living in Wisconsin brother always a great time there. Can’t wait to go again in a few months

[@amyjoystudios]

Glad I found your channel... great energy! I'm planning a long trip to Italy and found a lot of useful info here. Thanks for sharing! Ciao!

[@ggago16]

Awesome video and extremely informative as always, Mark! Thank you so much for all your great content.

[@donnybrascocoliogne819]

Ive done my Tahitian (TAHITI / South Pacific - Polynesia) Bucket list...Now thank to you for these awesome tips for my 2nd BUCKET LIST Trip to ITALY and GREECE {Europe} 2020.

[@donnie1623]

i'm italian and never seen one of those at 13:51 guess they are almost nowhere now, at least i hope

[@physmichaeltsui]

@2:14 that ninja kick....

[@pekoro70]

"Americans need to learn how to walk" lol

[@jmitterii2]

Certain areas in various towns and cities in the US have no sidewalks and is often illegal for pedestrians to walk or bike (so much for home of the free) and you wouldn't want to anyway with vehicle the traffic and distance from stores, work, and home. Some cities are developing bike ways and walk ways... but that's focused now in what's being called gentrified areas: areas where only wealthy affluent people or people who think they're such until they eventually go bust; why many of these so called gentrified areas end up vacant condos, apartments, and retail shops... does make for a nice place to bike or walk if you live near an attempted gentrified area...no foot or vehicle traffic even if some shops are still in business trying to hang on to the last. Outside the major city and into the rural areas where most people live, often no sidewalks exist... depending on the vehicle traffic and way the highways and roads and freeways come together, they're unsafe for bicycling or walking even if legal. And thus you have lots of overweight people in the states... no exercise, high stress, over eating, forced to live far from work and often from the next big box store, and poor eating (highly processed foods and often "fast food" aka fried food) which causes people to be way overweight. Even the so called jock or athletic types, after high school, they almost always turn out bloated blobs shortly into adulthood as that's the end of their exercise, and many never ate well in the first place. So yes. Many of us Americans need to learn to walk.... longer distances than what most of us do. And maybe you can tell, it's something I dislike about our country, I dislike having to always drive everywhere... and you have to make time for exercise... something we Americans have very little since work takes most of it up. Enjoy being Italian or anything other... it sucks to be American... and as time goes on, more and more. :(

[@sethralavode9012]

You could always, I don’t know, leave if being an American sucks so bad.

[@Sofiamakesstuff]

Great info!! Moving to Rome with the family soon.. I'm so ready. Love your videos, it has taught me a lot

[@jocelynwolters293]

Amber Torrens we are jealous. Rome is on our list of places in which to live!

[@Sofiamakesstuff]

Jocelyn Wolters we have been going back and forth between Rome and Lake Como... I'm going to be spending a month in Rome just to make sure it's the right choice.. we have a huge love for italy and I cant wait for my kids to grow up around culture!

[@woltersworld]

i am so jealous!!!! awesome!

[@jocelynwolters293]

Amber Torrens near Como is a great amusement park, Gardaland. At age 4 Caleb could ride almost every ride. It is clean and far less expensive and overrun than most American parks. Best of luck!

[@Sofiamakesstuff]

Jocelyn Wolters awesome thanks for the info! My youngest will be 9 when we go, we will have our 4 youngest out of 9 with us on the move, so cheap fun is always great lol

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

Remember: here we have 230V AC, so take care if you come from US and have 110V tools! PS: Italian dinner at 9/10PM in the south. In the north 8PM is the norm.

[@Alex-by8ye]

13:33 look in the back the guy in the blue jacket was saying hi 😂😂👋👋👋

[@jannieph8812]

I really love your videos, they are so informative.

[@oliviaglick7032]

Dang I needed this video before going to Italy last summer - but I’m so glad I know all this stuff now cause I want to go back so badly!

[@amiesparkle00]

Maybe it's just because I live on the West Coast of the US and there are not a ton of smokers out here but I found Italy to be so smoky. I even developed a cough due to so much exposure to cigarette smoke. I know it's in a number of European and Asian countries as well but I was just surprised by the complete lack of smoking stigma, and how much it physically affected me :(

[@mirandolina46]

I don't know where you are all going in Italy, but there are very few people smoking in the streets here in Padua, smoking is becoming less and less popular

[@amiesparkle00]

mirandolina46 Florence and Venice. Smoking everywhere.

[@craigratio]

In the supermarket you can get wine for around €2. Can be a huge money saver.

[@electj]

This video is AMAZING!!! Super helpful. Thank you! or should I say GRAZIE!!!

[@reynablanc5567]

You covered things the last ten videos I saw elsewhere didnt. Amazing!

[@troyevans3000]

From a kiwi, very helpful, thank you.

[@deborahdoesscrap]

Great video Mark. I am travelling to Europe in September, my first trip. I am wondering if you have a video or could touch briefly on what is safe to drink in European countries. I have heard so many travelers say not to drink the water anywhere in Europe, not because the water is bad but because we are not use to it. I was also told not to drink anything made with tap water like tea, coffee, etc. I don't want to spend my whole vacation sick so I was hoping you had a video discussing this topic or maybe others in the comment section can give me some advice. I am binge watching your videos in preparation. Thank you. Deborah

[@deborahdoesscrap]

Thank you. I appreciate the response. I think I am just not going to worry about it! Deborah

[@sarahprosecco]

I found this video so helpful thank you!

[@emmabeasley3599]

Just got back from Italy, chieti province. Make sure you get mosquito repellant and antihistamines there were so many there I was bitten badly!

[@stefanorosa8971]

1:09 Very Good can be also translated as Molto Buono when referred about food and drinks... Molto bene is more related as someone is asking you "come stai?" "how are you"... I'm Italian

[@Officialstephaniealexis]

Thank you!! I’ll be there in two days! Great informative video!

[@magaara8310]

You don't see the 500€ bill because it isn't really used anymore... I actually think it's not even produced anymore... I think the 200€ is also almost there... for the 100€ I'm sure they're still around (at least in my wallet XD)... I'm saying this as an Italian... based on personal experience so it may not be totally accurate though

[@johnm384]

Awesome video! Really enjoy your work!

[@sconvolto71]

A big like from an Italian :) Thank you very much, you're awesome! "Praying to god I don't die when I get to the other side" LOL! It's really true!

[@moniquewest3277]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@katiesmitsky6876]

I’m going next year and I’m so excited

[@Mo_Badshah]

You are the best person because of peace

[@begee5847]

Fantastic video so much information. Just subscribed xx

[@dianepancel-pierce4478]

Another fantastic and informative video! :)