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StTiger42
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Vicenza |
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| Number of Posts: | 8 |
| Registered on: | 2/22/2015 |
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re: Anyone drive themselves around in Italy?
Posted by StTiger42 on 7/18/25 at 6:51 am to TigersnJeeps
Perfect summary!
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re: Anyone drive themselves around in Italy?
Posted by StTiger42 on 7/18/25 at 6:45 am to TigersnJeeps
Yes, the rural areas have really narrow roads. And if you aren't driving 50km over the speed limit, stay out of the left lane. Use the wazz app, it tracks speed cameras pretty well. If the camera is green, it's working. A red x means the Italians either stole the camera, or painted the lens. Don't be surprised the Italians aren't afraid to tell gate and yell. They know you don't have a weapon. Look closely and you'll see most vehicles have scratches and dents, it's called the Italian kiss.
If for some chance you visit Agadir, you have to stop by Frank's Burgers. Same guy that owns the hot sauce. Best burger I've ever had and Morocco is super cheap place to visit. Finding beer is difficult, but I brought my own to Frank's ??. The suk's are pretty good to, just tell the leaches to go away.
re: Leave for Italy Friday, question about cash
Posted by StTiger42 on 7/9/25 at 5:30 am to hawgndodge
Just have to let your bank know beforehand that you are traveling, should be ok then.
re: Leave for Italy Friday, question about cash
Posted by StTiger42 on 7/9/25 at 5:28 am to hawgndodge
He's right, in the tourist areas they expect a tip. But outside of that, no. If you do, they really appreciate it. But don't expect the same service you'll get in the US. The Italians move at a much slower pace, a dinner can't take a couple hours, which is normal for here. I think it's because of the taxes they have to pay back to the government, 22%. So if you pay in cash they really appreciate it, and may give you a discount.
It really is, it's a beautiful area. I much prefer the smaller towns over the tourist cities. You get the real Italian experience, and eat amazing food that wasn't prepared for tourists.
Vicenza is a 6 euro train away from Verona and Venice, and just south of the mountains. Verona might be the most beautiful city, especially the walk along the river.
Vicenza is a 6 euro train away from Verona and Venice, and just south of the mountains. Verona might be the most beautiful city, especially the walk along the river.
re: Leave for Italy Friday, question about cash
Posted by StTiger42 on 7/1/25 at 5:57 am to hawgndodge
I've lived in Italy the last three years. You can easily get cash from an ATM. Make sure to decline the conversion the atm wants to do for you. It's a way of making money off of tourist. For example, you take out 300 euro, the atm asks to convert for you at a fee of 40 euro. Nope, decline, your bank will do it for 5 or 10 dollars. And you'll still get the euro even if you decline the conversion. Took me 4 months to figure out and probably 3 or 400 dollars ??
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