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Travel Italia is a podcast about everything you need to know when traveling and planning a trip to Italy. Are you gearing up for an Italian vacation? If so, tune...
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Travel Italia is a podcast about everything you need to know when traveling and planning a trip to Italy. Are you gearing up for an Italian vacation? If so, tune in for tips and tricks from me, Catherine, an American expat who has lived in Italy for years. I’ll help you plan your trip by giving you insider information about everything from how to travel by train to how to avoid tourist traps in Italy. This show takes a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of planning a trip to Italy. Buon viaggio!
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28 OCT 2024 · What do you need to know about dining in Italy? Are there customs and social norms you should be aware of? The answer is yes! Here are 10 do's and don'ts of dining in Italy.
Notes.
Cucina Italian's top 50 pizzerias in Italy: https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/article/migliori-pizzerie-in-italia-2023-50-top-pizza/
Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/en/restaurants
Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePHzwyJpmMNKSxMfvsK9BA
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26 SEP 2024 · Do I need to tip at restaurants in Italy? This is a frequently asked question that confuses many tourists. In this episode, I answer this question and explain what to expect when dining in Italy.
Vocabulary:
Coperto - cover charge
Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePHzwyJpmMNKSxMfvsK9BA
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6 SEP 2024 · What do I need to know on the day I travel by high-speed train in Italy? What should I expect? How does it work? What are some tips to make my travel easier and less stressful? If these are the questions you are asking before your trip to Italy, you're in the right place! I will answer all those questions in this episode as I guide you through what you should expect and all you need to know when traveling by high-speed train in Italy. I'll also teach you some train related vocabulary.
https://www.youtube.com/@TravelItalia007
Italian Train Vocabulary
departures - partenze
train - treno
destination - destinazione
time - orario
delay - ritardo
Information - informazioni
platform - binario
seat - posto
ticket - biglietto
Transcribed
24 JUL 2024 · In this episode, I'll teach you everything you need to know about how to buy Italian high-speed train tickets online. I'll walk you through your choices and the process.
NOTES:
Two types of high-speed trains in Italy:
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- https://www.italotreno.com/it
Third-party websites that offer high-speed train tickets:
- https://trainline.com
- https://www.omio.com/
Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePHzwyJpmMNKSxMfvsK9BA
Transcribed
16 JUL 2024 · In this episode, I'll answer the following question, "Is it better to buy high-speed train tickets online or at the train station?"
As you plan your travel, you may be wondering which is best. Tune in to find out!
NOTES:
THE TWO HIGH-SPEED TRAIN COMPANIES IN ITALY ARE
- https://trenitalia.com, serviced by trenitalia.com
- https://www.italotreno.com/it
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22 JUN 2024 · In this episode, we discuss every traveler’s worst fear. For those of you traveling to Italy, you’ve no doubt planned, thought about, and looked forward to your Italian vacation for many months so if you get sick while in Italy, it's not only a huge disappointment and a wrench in your plans but it can also be confusing and stressful getting medical care.
What should you do if you get sick in Italy? In this episode, our guest, Nadia Neytcheva, the CEO of https://www.doctorsinitaly.com/, answers this very important question. In this episode you'll learn:
- How to get medical care for minor medical issues using https://www.doctorsinitaly.com/.
- What to do in a medical emergency.
- Estimates of costs of a routine medical consultation.
- Tips on how to stay healthy while on vacation.
Be sure to bookmark https://www.doctorsinitaly.com/ before your next trip!
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17 JUN 2024 · If you're traveling to Italy this summer, you may be asking, "How can I avoid crowds during the summer high season?" The summer months are the busiest time of year in Italy and in the last few years, the number of tourists visiting Italy has increased substantially. Are you doomed to endure crowds if you're visiting Italy this summer? Not necessarily. In this episode, I'll share some tips on how you can avoid crowds during the high season.
Notes:
A great place to find local guides and tours: https://getyourguide.com
Site and app that Italians use to search and rate restaurants: https://thefork.it
List of alternative cities to visit in Emiglia-Romagna:
- Bologna
- Ferrara
- Ravenna
- Modena
- Parma
Visit my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePHzwyJpmMNKSxMfvsK9BA
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30 APR 2024 · As of April 24, 2024, Venice has implemented a new tourist tax, a new access fee to enter into the historic center of Venice. In this episode, I'll walk you through everything you need to know about this tax - who it applies to, when it's in effect, how you can pay for it in advance,and much more!
Notes:
https://cda.ve.it/en/
https://www.youtube.com/@TravelItalia007
Thanks for your support!
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25 APR 2024 · Do you need cash in Italy? If so, what's the best way to exchange currency? These are questions I frequently get asked by first-time visitors to Italy. In this episode, I'll discuss whether or not you need to have cash on hand in Italy and give you valuable tips on this issue.
Also, check out https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-cash-credit-or-debit-which-one-is-best-to-use-while-traveling-in-italy--58009586 where I talk about using cash, credit, and debit cards in Italy.
NOTES:
https://wise.prf.hn/l/AJykp4O card was mentioned in this episode. Wise allows you to exchange money internationally and functions as a prepaid debit card. Check it out!
Visit my https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePHzwyJpmMNKSxMfvsK9BA channel for handy tutorials about travel in Italy! Buon viaggio!
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19 MAR 2024 · Is travel in Italy safe? What are the things I need to do or avoid to stay safe? This episode is part 1 of a new series based on FAQs. In this episode, I'll discuss safety in Italy, and give you 8 tips on how to stay safe and what to do if you're a victim of a crime while on vacation in Italy.
Notes:
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https://amzn.to/3VrYREL
https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/emergency-contact/
https://www.youtube.com/@TravelItalia007
Travel Italia is a podcast about everything you need to know when traveling and planning a trip to Italy. Are you gearing up for an Italian vacation? If so, tune...
show more
Travel Italia is a podcast about everything you need to know when traveling and planning a trip to Italy. Are you gearing up for an Italian vacation? If so, tune in for tips and tricks from me, Catherine, an American expat who has lived in Italy for years. I’ll help you plan your trip by giving you insider information about everything from how to travel by train to how to avoid tourist traps in Italy. This show takes a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of planning a trip to Italy. Buon viaggio!
Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
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Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
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| Author | Catherine Nunez |
| Organization | Travel Italia! |
| Categories | Places & Travel , How To , Leisure |
| Website | - |
| travelitalia007@gmail.com |
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