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By Trina Otero
So mi gente, I’m off to Italy in June [inshallah]! I am in the middle of planning a project that will incorporate this blog [can’t give away the surprise just yet], and I have a friend already in Italy scoping out areas for us.
But I am still hoping to hear suggestions from fellow travelers and Italy natives. I always have questions, so here are some:
- Will my passport suffice if I want to travel to neighboring countries? I will be abroad from June til the end of July.
- Which neighboring countries do you suggest I visit?
- Where are some awesome, beautiful, hidden spots?
- Tell me about the foodporn there — give me the names of some of the most amazing dishes! Please.. 🙂
- How painful/boring is the plane ride from the US to Italy?
- Do you prefer certain airlines? If so, which are they?
- Are there any sources or books I should check out before leaving?
- I can understand a decent amount of Italian because it is so similar to Spanish, but will Italians understand me if I speak to them in Spanish? Hey..it’s worth a try! 🙂
- Any safety tips?
- What are some awesome Italian words or phrases I should know?
- What are some Italian words I should steer clear from? [Words that are offensive.]
- Are there any hand gestures or body language that I should be aware of, so as not to offend anyone?
- Know of any safe, decent hostels two young women can stay at while trekking around Italy?
- Have any transportation tips or suggestions?
I appreciate any and all travel tips! In return, I will share my adventures with you. Which you will LOVE, I hope :). ~Namaste~
Akosmopolite 
Don’t go!!!!! U sound so stupid, Italians will see u coming a mile away and rip u off in everyway they can!!!! Hang on to ur namaste bullshit that’s u got.
Americans just piss me off, ur going to Italy, not a third world country, and there’ll be loads of other clueless US citizens looking for a thrilling adventure.
BEWARE OF THE MAFIA THEY ARE EVERWHERE!!! IN CERTAIN REMOTE AREAS DOWN SOUTH THERE HAS BEEN REPORTS OF CANNIBALISM.
Here’s a real tip though: if u go to Europe drop the happy positive attitude. Europeans will eat u up. And NO Italians DON’T understand Spanish!!!!! Duh!!!!
Good luck ur gonna need it. I hope for ur sake ur as young as u actually sound.
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Lol sounds like u need a hug. And I’m not American. Have a great day!
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