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Anyone been to Italy
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:18 pm
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:18 pm
How did you like it?? And what did you dislike about it?
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:24 pm to BossBailey345
AntiqueTiger did a solid in-game thread a short while ago.
Try searching on this board and you will find several really awesome trip reviews of Italy with tons of pics
Try searching on this board and you will find several really awesome trip reviews of Italy with tons of pics
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:27 pm to BossBailey345
My wife and I went to Rome/Tuscany this past Mardi Gras. Had a wonderful time, our first time abroad together.
Here is my post about it LINK
Here is my post about it LINK
Posted on 7/25/20 at 6:59 pm to BossBailey345
Yes but only the once two years ago.
Went to Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Bologna, Venice.
Definitely liked Rome the least which is a common thought (everywhere but here). It’s hot as fricking balls in the summer, and it was absolute madness and chaos. A disorderly mess. But you have to go to see the sights, Coloseum, Vatican, etc. it is cool to see all those things.
Florence is one of my favorite cities on Earth. It is walkable, gorgeous, the food is unbelievable. I just love it. The Duomo is a sight to behold. The art galleries are stunning.
Cinque Terre is somewhat controversial here but I loved it. Yes, during the day the tourist crowds can be thick. But it is one of the most beautiful places you will ever go. The food is great: pesto, sardines, white wine. After 5ish when the crowds leave it is peaceful and romantic. Vernazza was my fave.
Venice is Venice. A lot of people dislike it but I liked it. The crowds were even thicker during the day than CT but after dark it clears out. It’s such a unique city. It is very touristy but if you do it right it can be a great experience.
Went to Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Bologna, Venice.
Definitely liked Rome the least which is a common thought (everywhere but here). It’s hot as fricking balls in the summer, and it was absolute madness and chaos. A disorderly mess. But you have to go to see the sights, Coloseum, Vatican, etc. it is cool to see all those things.
Florence is one of my favorite cities on Earth. It is walkable, gorgeous, the food is unbelievable. I just love it. The Duomo is a sight to behold. The art galleries are stunning.
Cinque Terre is somewhat controversial here but I loved it. Yes, during the day the tourist crowds can be thick. But it is one of the most beautiful places you will ever go. The food is great: pesto, sardines, white wine. After 5ish when the crowds leave it is peaceful and romantic. Vernazza was my fave.
Venice is Venice. A lot of people dislike it but I liked it. The crowds were even thicker during the day than CT but after dark it clears out. It’s such a unique city. It is very touristy but if you do it right it can be a great experience.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 8:51 pm to BossBailey345
Yes, I’ve been from the north to the south, including Sicily, over the past decade. Most recently there Mardi Gras 2020, right when Covid was breaking out.
Pros:
-very US friendly, fairly high degree of English spoken in major tourist areas
-tourism is big business, so they’re not hostile to travelers and solid hotel infrastructure, even in the seemingly out of the way places
-excellent food and wine, with great local pride in regional foodstuffs and styles
-spectacular art, history, and generally a place of beautiful things
Cons
-some places are nothing but tourists (Like Venice)
-mass tourism (large groups traveling together) can overwhelm some places and attractions, ruining any peace/quiet/ambiance
-can be polluted and industrial, depending on where you go
-Lots of schlocky souvenirs. plenty of loud A ericans, and beaucoup Asian group tours
Ask some more specific questions and I’ll respond. It’s a wonderful country if you like to eat and drink.
Pros:
-very US friendly, fairly high degree of English spoken in major tourist areas
-tourism is big business, so they’re not hostile to travelers and solid hotel infrastructure, even in the seemingly out of the way places
-excellent food and wine, with great local pride in regional foodstuffs and styles
-spectacular art, history, and generally a place of beautiful things
Cons
-some places are nothing but tourists (Like Venice)
-mass tourism (large groups traveling together) can overwhelm some places and attractions, ruining any peace/quiet/ambiance
-can be polluted and industrial, depending on where you go
-Lots of schlocky souvenirs. plenty of loud A ericans, and beaucoup Asian group tours
Ask some more specific questions and I’ll respond. It’s a wonderful country if you like to eat and drink.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 10:30 pm to BossBailey345
Yes, I have been and liked it.
I disliked the travel time.
Glad I could help!
I disliked the travel time.
Glad I could help!
Posted on 7/25/20 at 11:48 pm to RummelTiger
Have been to Italy many times. Paris is my favorite city to visit but Italy is my favorite country. Go.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 11:50 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
AntiqueTiger did a solid in-game thread a short while ago.
Was that the guy that spent 18 months planning a trip to Italy and decided NOT to experience St. Peter’s?
ETA...go to the Vatican. Visit St. Peter’s.
This post was edited on 7/25/20 at 11:53 pm
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