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Mamma mia! Is that the only Italian you know so far? Don’t worry, Italian is one of the most passionate cultural groups in Europe. It is completely fine and relax to travel there without knowing any Italian word. Yet, as a smart traveler, you should know some local customs before you arrive in Italy. Below are some tips from the locals to avoid your cultural shock!

1. Watch out for pickpockets

To be fair, Italy is a pretty safe country is well-regulated country. But, when you are in tourist area (especially Rome and Naples) and public transportations, keep an eye on your belongings closely. Don’t walk on the sides of pedestrian road as there are loads of motor-thieves grabbing your bag on the sidewalk. In short, be totally aware of the positions of your own belongings. Don’t get too excited if an Italian beauty tries to flirt with you!

 2. Cheap Public Transportation

Public transportation in bigger cities is very well-developed and relatively cheap compare to other countries in Europe. In Italy, buses are very often the cheapest public transportation. You do need to do some research about the names of the stations that you want to get to, as no English is available there. 

3. Restaurant tricks

Italian is renowned of their Italian cuisine. A lot of restaurants located around tourist areas have ‘tourist menu’. Avoid them as much as you can as you also need to pay tourist price for it. If you want to find local restaurants, always find the side streets away from tourist area and ask for ‘today’s set menu’. They are the most popular and yummy dish according to local’s taste bud.

4. Book online to avoid queues.

The high popularity of certain sightseeing spots and museums has led to the introduction of booking systems. In most cases you can book online or through your hotel. Some locations might charge you a bit of service charge, but it is better than standing in line for 2 hours before you can get into The Coliseum.

 Enjoy a safe and delicious trip in Italy!

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