All you need to know about renting a car in Italy. Where you need it, where you don’t, car seat rules for children.  In a previous guide, we have talked about driving in Italy. We covered a few essential things to know before getting behind a wheel in Italy, debunked some misconceptions and gave tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes (and fines!). Today, we look more specifically at renting a car in Italy. I rent cars in Italy regularly. Several areas in the country are hard to visit without your own vehicle and a car is invaluable if you want to get even just a little off…

Our selection of the best shoes for Italy travel to be comfortable, stylish and appropriate in all situations.  One of the hardest decisions when it comes to packing for Italy is about what shoes to bring.  Picking comfortable travel shoes is never easy, but finding great travel shoes for Italy adds extra stress as the demands placed on the perfect shoe for Italy travel seem endless. No matter your plans for Italy, you know you will be walking a lot, so you will need shoes that can support you while sightseeing.  You also probably want to look pretty and appropriate for aperitivo and dinners out. Last but not least, you…

All you need to know about tipping in Italy: when to tip, how much to leave, how to do it. Tipping in Italy is a common gesture to show appreciation for services received. You will see people tipping in cafes, restaurants and other selected situations. However, leaving a tip is not as widespread a practice as, for instance, in the United States. Even when it is done, the amount given is ofter lower than what you may be used to back home. Deciding how much to leave as a tip in Italy is a delicate act: you don’t want to leave too much but you also want to make sure…