Italy

Planning a Rome trip May 26–30 and trying to figure out the best way to see the Trevi Fountain with the new rules. From what I understand, you now need a ticket with a timed entry to access the lower area close to the fountain, similar to how other major sites in Rome work....

Had a frustrating experience with a taxi at the official queue at Roma Termini today. My hotel was only about 4–5 blocks away but I had heavy luggage so I took a taxi. When we arrived, I tried to pay with Apple Pay and the driver told me they only accept cash. I’m pretty sure...

My wife and I are traveling to Italy in May with both sets of parents (six people total). I know… slightly crazy, but it should be fun. The plan so far: Rome – 4 nights Sorrento area – 4 nights (May 13–17) Sicily – 1 week Rome and Sicily are pretty much sorted in terms of...

Usually avoid taxis when traveling, but for a visit to Ninfa Garden from Rome it seems unavoidable. The plan is to take the train from Rome to Latina Scalo, then get a taxi for the ~5 mile trip to Ninfa Garden. Most advice about taxis in Italy seems focused on big cities like...

Stayed at a guesthouse in Italy for our honeymoon earlier this year and it turned into a pretty frustrating experience. We had booked 15 days but the place kept shutting off the hot water. On the last day they actually turned the water off completely with no warning, so we...

I’ve got tickets for April 6, 2026 that I bought through Tiqets. The description says: Included: Entry to the Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Arena Floor S.U.P.E.R. sites But then it says NOT included: Access to Colosseum Level I and II That’s where I’m confused. If I have...

I’m heading to Xi’an for a 5 month Erasmus starting August 15 and prices are looking rough. August doesn’t seem like a cheap time to fly to China at all. I was thinking maybe I could fly somewhere else first, stay up to a week, then grab a separate ticket to Xi’an if that saves...

First trip to Italy, first week of June, 11 days total. Plan right now is Rome, Florence, and Venice. Main question: should I rent a car or just take the train between cities? Which is better in terms of experience and cost? Also wondering if I can squeeze in Milan while I’m in...

Booked Venice hotel on Booking… now they want me to pay on another site? I booked a non refundable rate on Booking because it was cheaper and paid at the time. Got the confirmation email from Booking. Within minutes, the hotel messaged me asking me to pay through a separate...

Trying to book flights for a wedding near Milan this July and prices just keep climbing. Right now it is around $1200 per person and my partner is coming too, so yeah… not cheap. I keep hoping it will drop, but it seems to only be going up. Debating whether to wait a bit longer,...

Quick warning for anyone around Napoli or Pompei. We took a taxi from the Pompei archaeological park to the main train station. Paid 15 euros, which felt a bit steep for such a short ride, but we were tired after about 5 hours walking and did not feel like doing the 25 minute...

I was on a FlixBus in northern Italy, about 5–7:30pm. Front of the bus wasn’t crowded so I took a phone call. No speaker, not shouting, just normal volume. The conductor was chatting with other passengers and the driver up front and even sat near me for a while with zero issues....

I’m looking at flights for September 2026 for a 10 day Amalfi Coast group tour. Flying into Rome and out of Naples, round trip from Tampa. Premium economy is coming out to about $6,600 for two people, which feels kind of insane. What surprised me is that a lot of the premium...

My wife and I have a one-month break coming up (mid-September to mid-October) and we’re trying to pick a home base for a longer stay. Italy is the front-runner right now, with Tuscany as the leading candidate, but Greece has come up too and we’re open to other places if there’s...

I’ve been trying to figure out the rules around rural or wild camping in Italy and the info online is all over the place. I understand that private land is a no unless you have permission. What I’m confused about is public land and national parks. Is overnight camping ever...

I’ve always been a cheapest hotel possible kind of person. As long as there’s a bed and the door locks, I’m happy. For my honeymoon, though, I booked a very nice luxury hotel in Italy and I honestly don’t know how to make the most of it. When hotels cost $800+ a night, I can’t...

I’ve always wanted to visit Italy for the history, food, and culture, but I keep hesitating because of things I read online. I’ve seen posts and warnings saying Black travelers should avoid Italy, Japan, and parts of Eastern Europe because of racism or not being welcome. As a...

I have two weeks in Italy and I have spent three evenings just staring at a map with 50 pinned restaurants, 30 hotels, and a dozen must-see villages. I am so overwhelmed by options and conflicting reviews that I havent booked a single thing. Is there a AI travel planner that...

Booked through the IHG app, then got this email saying I need to prepay using a “Nexi Safe Payments” link because of a new security policy. It looks kinda legit but also sketchy, grammar’s off and I’ve never seen IHG ask for payment that way. Anyone else get something like this...

Just spent a few days in Italy and honestly felt more unsafe than I ever have while traveling. In Rome, a guy tried to rob me around midnight near the city center, I had to sprint about 2 km to get away. I wasn’t even carrying cash, just my phone and passport. Then in Milan, two...

Heads up for anyone in Venice, especially solo travelers. Two nights in a row I saw the same woman outside Santa Lucia station young, blonde, says her phone died and she needs cash to get home to her daughter. Talks fast, seems panicked, promises to pay you back later. I almost...

Booked a round-trip on ITA, flew Bari to Milan on Sept 16 no problem. Now they’ve canceled my return, claiming I never took the outbound. Totally false, I was on that plane. They’re asking me to prove I boarded, and my return’s less than 24 hours away. Still waiting for a call...