Rucksack's travel guide
Italy
Ever since I was in Italy for the first time more than 20 years ago, Italy has been a country that I return to. The food, the balmy winds, the crazy drivers and all the world heritage sites. My last trip was a road trip in northern Italy, to classics such as Florence, Venice, Lake Garda, Pisa and Cinque Terre. Whether it's to hike in the mountains or soak up culture and history in one of the medieval towns. Italy is the holiday country numero uno. Then of course we have the food with a capital M. It's probably not possible to go to Italy without gaining three kilos from all the pasta, pizza and gelato. But that's pretty much the goal of a vacation, isn't it? To fully enjoy and have a wonderful holiday with all the senses?
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10 things you shouldn't miss
- Walk in Cinque Terre backing
- Ride a water bus in Venice
- Wander in the magnificent The Dolomites
- Eat a pasta on one vineyard in Tuscany
- Look at art in Florence
- Have a drink at sunset at Lake Como
- Eat a gelato in Snofsiga Portofino
- Visit the glassblowers in Murano
- Amazed at the tourists in Pisa
- Shop among brand outlets in Milan
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FAQ
Road trips
Just roll up your sleeves and bring out your elbows! Italians drive fast and furiously. Rent a small car otherwise you can forget about finding a parking space. A warning: If you break a traffic rule, you may receive a fine in your mailbox in Sweden several years later.
Tap water
Drinkable throughout Italy (unless otherwise stated)
Business
The vast majority of shops are at least open from 10 in the morning to 19 in the evening. Holidays are usually no exception, but during Chinese New Year some shops close for a few days.
Restaurants
In Italy there are several different types of restaurants.
Osteria = A small (and often cheap) restaurant with home cooking where the locals eat.
Trattoria = Often family owned and on a side street, otherwise as a smaller ristorante.
Enoteca = Wine bar with smaller dishes
Money and cash
In the vast majority of restaurants and shops, cards are accepted, but expect that you will need cash to buy a coffee or an ice cream.
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