I regret not coming to Italy sooner. Don't come without doing your research!
1. I went to Italy with my bestie, and I've been feeling so emo ever since I got back. I even made a travel plan beforehand, but I still encountered a lot of problems in Italy. If you've been researching and your eyes are already blurry, but you still don't know how to travel, take a look at this clear and simple guide I put together.
I'm sharing all my travel tips with my friends! It's a must-have for lazy people!!!
2. For those of you who want to rush to Italy between February and April, don't! Italy will punish anyone who doesn't do their research!
😭Overall, Italy is quite fun. The frescoes, sculptures, and churches from textbooks are truly amazing! But not doing your research will greatly diminish your experience. Buying tickets on-site can mean waiting in line for 3 or 4 hours, making you question your life choices. 😣If this is your first time in Italy and you haven't done your research, take a look at this guide. It tells you everything from how to get an Italian visa to how to travel‼️
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✅Italian Visa
✔Original passport + copy
✔Copy of ID card
✔Two 2x2 inch white background passport photos
✔Itinerary
✔Hotel booking confirmation
✔Round-trip flight booking confirmation
✔Bank statement for the last 3 months, with a balance of at least 30,000 CNY
✔Employment certificate: Company stamped, students need a student ID + enrollment certificate
✔Travel insurance
✔Visa application form
3. You guys are really tight-lipped. You didn't mention any of the hardships of traveling in Italy.😥
You must do your research before coming to Italy, otherwise, you'll fall into many traps‼️
Here are some tips to avoid pitfalls. ⚠️Those who haven't traveled yet, save this so you don't make the same mistakes.
✅I read a lot of guides before going but still fell into some traps. Here are some tips to avoid pitfalls, so you don't make the same mistakes.
⛔️Tip 1: Schengen visas must be applied for 1-3 months in advance. Book flights and hotels only after the visa is approved. Don't get the order wrong.
⛔️Tip 2: There are many pickpockets in Europe. Don't choose hotels in unsafe areas just to save money.
⛔️Tip 3: Before traveling, purchase insurance, apply for a visa, exchange currency, confirm your passport is valid for at least 6 months, and install travel-related apps on your phone.
⛔️Tip 4: The power outlets are Italian Type L three-prong plugs. European standard plugs won't work.
⛔️Tip 5: You'll need to walk between attractions in Italy, and there are cobblestone paths within the attractions, so it's best to wear comfortable shoes.
⛔️Tip 6: Walk confidently! The more cautious you are, the more it looks like you have money in your bag!
⛔️Tip 7: Bring an anti-theft bag.
⛔️Tip 7: Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be walking an average of 20,000 steps a day. Eat what you want; you won't gain weight.
⛔️Tip 8: Street stalls, pizzerias, or Türkiye kebab shops are affordable. You can eat your fill for about 5 euros. In restaurants, a meal costs around 40 euros per person.
⛔️Tip 9: In Rome, it's recommended to stay near the Pantheon so you can go back to the hotel for a midday nap and recharge before heading out again.
⛔️Tip 10: If you encounter people who approach you in tourist areas, no matter what they're doing, run! They're trying to scam you.
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