2025 is a busy year in Rome. The Roman Catholic Church is celebrating a Jubilee, which only happens every 25 years. Listen to this episode if you're considering taking a trip to the Eternal City this year. 

Love coffee? Want to prepare for your coffee experience in Italy? Listen to this episode to learn how to order coffee like a local and learn coffee etiquette and tips! 


You can find the best-rated coffee shops in Italy by clicking here. 

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

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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

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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.

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Italian Train Vocabulary

departures - partenze
train - treno
destination - destinazione
time - orario
delay - ritardo
Information - informazioni
platform - binario

seat - posto 
ticket - biglietto

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:

1. Frecciarossa
2. Italo

Third-party websites that offer high-speed train tickets:

1. Trainline
2. Omio

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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

1. FRECCIAROSSA, serviced by trenitalia.com
2. ITALO

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 Doctors In Italy, answers this very important question. In this episode you'll learn: 

1. How to get medical care for minor medical issues using Doctors in Italy.
2. What to do in a medical emergency.
3. Estimates of costs of a routine medical consultation. 
4. Tips on how to stay healthy while on vacation. 

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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: getyourguide.com

Site and app that Italians use to search and rate restaurants: The Fork

List of alternative cities to visit in Emiglia-Romagna:

1. Bologna
2. Ferrara
3. Ravenna
4. Modena
5. Parma

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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: 

Official City of Venice website to pay access fee

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