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Watching this after my first trip to Rome and giving myself a pat on the back for not making any tourist mistake. When I went to our Airbnb, our host was so lovely and she would make us breakfast every morning and she helped us practice our Italian, she definitely made our trip 10x better. Already thinking of visiting Rome again!
My opinion is different. I dont want to come back to rome. Drive 5km from the rome center, and you will see how dirty and trashy the rome is. I was amazed to see that, seems that rome's goverment dont care about it. And you should know, how many italians hate tourists. I felt that being there.
I went to rome and the #1 thing I learnt was all the tourist traps, places close to famous monuments or has a board showing photos of their food. We ate at ‘side streets’ which was much more cheaper and so lovely!
Hello! I am from Italy, and although I’m not really in the audience for these kinds of travel tips, it warms my heart to see people so so enthusiastic about my country when our citizens can’t be arsed to pick up their cigarette butts off the roads. Un abbraccio da Padova. Ciao!
Lucky you ,i have always wanted to visit Italy especially Rome ,i can honestly say it was unbelievably beautiful ,where as I’m usually happy about heading home at the end of a holiday I genuinely wanted to stay . It’s definitely my dream place to live and far exceeded my expectations
@@emikichi376 The restaurant Alfredo alla Scrofa invented Pasta, burro e parmigiano, not the stuff USA eats. But pasta burro e parmigiano is the kind of dish that you give kids when they are sick and it's not a "national" dish here. You will have an hard time in finding an Italian that knows what is fettuccine alfredo.
#16 if your restaurant is close to a famous monument, or has a board showing photos of their food, it’s a tourist trap #17 avoid the train stations area, for example Termini Station in Rome is an area with a lot of homeless people and the crime rate is high #18 if the gelato place has bright, colorful and visible ice cream, avoid that and go to a traditional one
Very right, I was a bit disappointed with the gelati I tried. I think I did not go to the right places. I disagree slightly about Termini: while not great the area is certainly nowhere as bad as comparable train stations in my own country or for example Gare du Nord in Paris/Central in Sydney. The homelessness seems very mild. Maybe to the credit of Italians this still does seem like something that should not be tolerated.
I’m so glad I learnt to speak Italian 🇮🇹 many years ago. When I first came to Rome in 2008, my spoken Italian wasn’t great. In spring 2024 after years of improving, I speak more fluently. I went to Naples, noticed the Neapolitan accent and engaged in conversation with the locals. In Rome, I walked around. I’ve been to many of the ancient ruins. The driving and parking is terrible. As a British traveller it’s tricky crossing the road as I’m used to driving on the left and looking right while crossing. In Italy I have to remember to look left first.
You don't need to learn much Italian. "Please", "Thank you", "Goodbye", "One", "Two" and a friendly smile was all we needed. 99.9% of Italians we came across in a month of being there recently spoke enough English for us to communicate :)
Yes, video is frequently disingenuous to make its point. Those 2/3 who don't speak any English are not in Rome, Florence, Venice, etc. It is certainly polite to make an effort to speak as much Italian as you can, and have Google translate on hand for non-basics. Then the shop keeper will smile and wave it away. Romans can be a tad brusque, much like New Yorkers with a 2000 year headstart, but the rudeness implied here is more of a Parisian thing.
I've been thru Italy, Rome several times. the last was w my grandkid, he was still in school then, so we went in June. I'll never go in the summer again soooo hot and crowded. when I traveled by myself, I always did it a little off season, may oct etc. but I'm glad I got to take him.
We stayed a few areas outside the main tourist area. It was full of lovely locals, amazing food and cheaper accommodation. It was also great being able to explore more of Rome.
My family and I did too in Milan. People were very friendly and more than willing to help. I fell and scraped up my knee really bad. Limped my way into a pharmacy and just lifted my leg. Lol the lady was gasped and jumped into action. She told me in Italian what to do and it was basic enough for me to understand😁
So great to hear you both had good experiences with the locals! We definitely agree-staying in a more local area is more authentic and friendlier too. So awesome you were both able to enjoy that (even if it involved a visit to the pharmacy :)
I'm so glad I took the time to learn some basic Italian before we went (DuoLingo for 8 months was a blessing). Many of the places around the major attractions will have English speaking people, but there are many places you might end up where this is not the case. Also, if you want to eat at many of the food places where locals eat at you will need to know your foods and some of the words like AL and DI to understand exactly what your ordering. You can use a translator of course, but cell reception wasn't always great in some places which would have left us in a tough spot at times. Know your foods and the singular/plural versions of words, like for example "due cappuccini" (2 cappuccino's). If you say "due cappuccino" they may think you want a double (doppio) of one coffee. I ran into this issue.
@@AplinsintheAlps absolutely. I wanted to learn anyways since my grandfather was from italy, but Im very glad I learned as much as I did. It made the trip more enjoyable and I spent less time trying to look stuff up on my phone. Time well spent
@@MIkkk86 hey at least I put forth the effort to learn. Many don't even bother to learn any Italian and then expect everyone there to speak english. I knew about 350 words and phrases before we went so Id say that was a good start.
Tips: The best period to visit Rome are the months of April, May, September and October in which the weather is warm but not hot. May would be definetly the best choice.
Tranquilli. A Roma vedrete delle meraviglie che non dimenticherete più per il resto della vostra Vita. Certo come ogni grande città ha i suoi grandi e piccoli difetti e pericoli. Basta seguire i consigli di chi come me ci è nato e ci vive. Chiedete consiglio ai cittadini comuni. Vi saranno più utili di quelli di ogni altra guida turistica. Benvenuti a Roma.
Hi. JSYK. Ciao is used only among friends/family, and kids even if they don’t know each other. Among adults, or young to adult, the young shows respect using, buongiorno/ buonasera/ salve… the adult can ‘tu’ (you) the young. Kids use ciao to everybody, but that is not the polite thing to do. Among friends or even colleagues where friendly you is used, ciao is said both when you meet and when you leave. If you don’t know the person, you don’t use ciao, as an adult and with an adult. It’s ok with kids 😊. Anyway Italians don’t realize how much ciao is liked abroad, and hearing it from foreigners makes us smile. So it’s good! Greetings from the Riviera di Ponente ❤
Thank you so much for explaining! What do you suggest we use to say goodbye instead to strangers amongst adults, if I went to a shop or a cafe etc - arrivederci?
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I am in Rome right now & this is very helpful and so true! I even want to translate it into Japanese, so they can have better tips/understanding coming here! Thank you for sharing your great videos!
Great video as a first timer looking to prepare , thank you! Both of you do an excellent job of cutting straight to helpful tips and it’s short and sweet! Love the editing as well heh. Ty!
Great video! I've been to Rome about a half dozen times and all these tips are so good! As a professional photographer I've gotten up just before sunrise in the winter months and have had the whole Trevi and Pantheon completely to myself. As far as the language barrier...the pleasantries as you mentioned go a long way!
If youve been to Europe or even just a casual vacationer above all just be respectful,adhere to the culture as much as possible and just have common sense. I know its not that simple but if you use those as guidelines it should go long way and make your trip more enjoyable. Great video and i like how you guys arent pretentious.😊
I've watched a ton of tips videos on Rome and this one kills it. You both clearly had fun making this video, which **shockingly** translates into having fun while learning = memory recall! Well done ya'll, this is content done right.
I just got back from Rome a few weeks ago...Although I had no real troubles, I regret not learning more Italian... but I'm going again in the spring ;)
I laughed while watching this video because I just vacationed in Rome this past October and every single suggestion on this video is TRUE TRUE TRUE!!! Rome is spectacular and these suggestions are excellent.
Comments from Japan,I’m going to Roma for honeymoon in this July. People around me always advice only about pickpockets but this video is not. thank you for the helpful info
We've been to Rome so many times now and you absolutely slayed these tips! This was a great video! Now, off to Rome again the end of this month💞🇮🇹 Debbie and Stijn
Totally loved this, appreciate all the tips and all the info 🥰 Been dreaming of visiting Rome and Paris one of these days and this is very helpful! I always think that travels are made easier when you have the best travel gears and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you guys too!
Im in Rome now its absolutely divine I’ve always wanted to come here it doesn’t disappoint I especially recommend St Peters square inside the Basilica its so outstandingly beautiful you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven
16th tourist mstake: missing the ice cream of Giolitti (piazza Navona). For me the best ice cream of the world. Don´t spend much time for breakfast at a hotel or hostel. Go straight to a cafe/bar which offers the delicious paninis.And don´t miss Caravaggio and Trastevere.
In addition, there are prohibitions such as: do not eat on the steps, do not eat on the monuments, do not ride a bike or scooter or drive on the Spanish Steps, do not bathe in the fountains and, above all, do not climb the monuments. I don't know if this comment might sound a bit controversial, but I've seen too much bad behavior from tourists and I wanted to write something about it.
Hi! I was born and living in Rome. About driving, respect of road rules is not the same than driving skill. Italy is the most "motorized" country of Europe, but in 2015 (source Wikipedia) we had less accidents than France with similar amount of population. All in all, your QUITE RIGHT instructions about how to cross roads in Rome agree with what I said. Start crossing with no sudden "stop and run" and drivers will do the rest, no one wants car insurance getting higher😁... A warning to add for taxists: many of them hate POS, cash is the best option. Seriously.
Nice video 😊👌🏼. Just one thing. The pre booking of a ticket is possible to visit those places where there is a ticket to buy at the entrance (Vatican museum or Coliseum etc..) while to enter S Peter Basilica is free so there is no pre booking ticket to enter. The queue is part of the game. 😂.
I lived in Italy in the 1970s and the best piece of advice I can ever give a tourist is don't go in the summer. Spring or fall or even in Rome, February or March.
Going for the first time with a large group of family and friends, approximately 12 of us. Looking forward to it immensely, thanks for all of the tips 😊
Did anyone else notice the bunny rabbit in the background when talking about crossing the street? So cute! Dual Italian citizen...?! Way cool! Great video! You guys create in such a memorable way. 😍
So glad you spied the bunny! We were staying at a friend’s house in Rome and they have a pet bunny in their garden! Thanks for your compliments, we like creating fun but really helpful videos, and we’re glad to have you watching! Thanks for being a loyal subscriber who comments on all of our videos too 🥰
Great video! We're going to Italy next summer (no choice, my wife is a grade 6 teacher here in Montreal, QC). I found an app that shows where there are water fountains all across Europe. As for the language, I'm learning Italian, even have my Waze app's voice in Italian so I can get used to hear a voice speaking in Italian. During the trip we're planning on going to Larino, the comune where my paternal grandfather was born, so I have learned the phrase "Sto imparando l'italiano, ma non capisco tutto" (I am learning Italian, but I don't understand everything) if I am struggling, but I can also add "Parli francese o inglese, per favore?" (Do you speak French or English, please?). I've had a stare down with a couple of pickpockets in Paris last summer, and they left me alone, so I know how to deal with them. Also, we'll keep a light schedule for visiting Rome for 5 days. Go out early and visit (pre book our passes before we leave YUL), go back for lunch at our Airbnb while the people from the cruise ships play tourist in the city and go back when they go back on their ships and visit the piazzas in the evening. We know to stay away from restaurants with menus in different languages, and I have the coffee culture down pat, I may even order a caffè correto if I'm in the mood for one. Can't wait to go and I'll check out your other videos too!
we love you dear visitor no matter what just don t scratch ruin topple soil the monuments for the rest we just love you: come talk smile interact investigate and be awed. focus on the personal experience not the surface petty problems.
I saw a homeless woman washing her crouch in one of those drinking fountains, not mentioning all the dogs drinking from it and licking the taps. From that time I prefere buying bottled water or wine which is even better idea 😊
Hi guys. New to your channel. Informative, hilarious - and true! From my (limited) travels, many of these unspoken rules apply in a lot of European cities, not just Rome. Another sign of a tourist-trap restaurant is when you order carbonara and it's clearly been cut with cream! Enjoyed your vid 👍.
Will be going to Rome for the first time in 40 years at the end of March. In those days there were few queues and little hassle. Your tips will hopefully come in useful.
Oh how I miss my Rome :) So beautiful, so eternal :) I miss every fontanella, every alley, every low building, every Caravaggio, every Bernini. Every car and every motorcycle parked where it couldn't be. Every morning cornetto. Every Napoletana pizza, every Sicilian sweet. Each time each Rome overlapped. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hysterical! I have been traveling to Europe for over 20 years (former Air Force Brat turned travel photographer); and I am constantly amazed to see how oblivious and obvious tourists from all countries are! But your video was inspiring and funny. I even learned a few things.
Wow! I bet you have seen and been to some amazing places after 20 years of travel. Do you have a favorite place? Glad you got a laugh out of our video and learned a few things too!
@@AplinsintheAlps I will say Paris about 10 years ago (before Instagram ruined all the 'secret' places) and the Budapest because the people there were so nice and friendly.
Lovely video, will be there in October, we try to vacation in the fall/spring because of cooler weather and avoid the massive amount of tourists, great tips and keep up the good work, love the bunny making quite a few appearances
Coach Brett!! I was so surprised to run across your videos! We are now going through them to prepare for our trip this year! Sam (Samantha from ETC’s Awesome Possums) says hi!!
Hi there!! So sorry for the delayed reply-what a joy to hear from you! When are you traveling? So exciting you'll be coming to Europe. We're grateful you're watching our videos!
We will be leaving for the UK on June 23rd, then hopping to Paris, Rome, and Athens. We have learned so much from your videos and it was so good to see a familiar face!
Am I the only one who thinks Romans acutally drive very well? You can walk across the street wherever you want and as long as you’re not reckless and do sort of communicate with cars and scooters it works just fine
Compared to my own country their driving seems great! "Crazy Italian drivers" seems to be a myth spread by British and American tourists, it is no crazier than how the French drive for example. Most of the world does not drive with the same respect for road rules as people in the UK and USA do, in my view Italians are far from being the worst offenders in that area. Once you get used to how to behave at zebra crossings in Italy you are pretty safe.
Tourist "mistake" no 001 is: Stop throwing your thrash on the streets of Rome (or anywhere!). The place is filthy with litter strewn everywhere especially in the tourist spots/routes. I happened to look into the drain in front of the Pantheon and it's full of litter. On to the Vatican (not technically in Rome). You'd expect people to pay extra respect in this place but no, it too (St Peter's Square) has noticeable litter all over. Head to the wide staircases opposite the Vatican Museums' entrance and see the horror. What is wrong with some of these tourists?
I love the sense of humor and acting you put in this video. I appreciate your effort because it was really effective communication that made your points memorable. I'm saving and bookmarking this video to prepare for my trip to Rome. I tried to go 3 years ago, but then the pandemic happened and shut it down. Thank you for the vid!
Thanks for making this video. It was very informative as well as fun to watch!!! We have subscribed to your channel, and will be binge watching more videos.
I'm gonna be honest, if you've been away from the states for longer than two weeks, sometimes a classic Big Mac or quarter pounder really hits the spot. It's like a taste of home. Happens every time I visit family in the Philippines where we stay for at least a month.
I guess if you only had a day you could make it work and just enjoy what you can while you're there! But yes, it is always good to have a little more time to explore and enjoy:)
loved your video. Great advice. You can use the advice to any city in Europe. It's always good to know a few words like Please, Thank You and Where is the bathroom. Good shoes are so important for walking on cobblestone especial if the stones are wet.
I also noticed the bunny! I was wondering if you guys brought your pet bunny to Italy with you 🤣 Either way, by me trying to figure this out and scouring your pages for your adorable pet bunny, you got a new follower 😊 My husband and I loved the video and are really looking forward to our trip next year! We already know a tiny bit of French and Spanish, so maybe picking up Italian before next year won't be too hard! Thanks for all the info 😊
You're so sweet! We filmed this at a friend's house in Rome and that's their pet bunny :) So glad you found this helpful. Good luck studying Italian, and happy travels!
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I drove through a Swiss alp once!😂🤣
please is it possible to convert tourism visa to work permit in Italy
Watching this after my first trip to Rome and giving myself a pat on the back for not making any tourist mistake. When I went to our Airbnb, our host was so lovely and she would make us breakfast every morning and she helped us practice our Italian, she definitely made our trip 10x better. Already thinking of visiting Rome again!
Which airbnb did you visit? I will be traveling there this summer
Hello! I second the other commenter - which airbnb did you visit? I would love to have this lovely experience too
Same here!
Am going to rome the 2nd time in like a week
My opinion is different. I dont want to come back to rome. Drive 5km from the rome center, and you will see how dirty and trashy the rome is. I was amazed to see that, seems that rome's goverment dont care about it. And you should know, how many italians hate tourists. I felt that being there.
I went to rome and the #1 thing I learnt was all the tourist traps, places close to famous monuments or has a board showing photos of their food. We ate at ‘side streets’ which was much more cheaper and so lovely!
Yes, side streets usually get you away from the tourist traps and give you a more authentic experience!
Hello! I am from Italy, and although I’m not really in the audience for these kinds of travel tips, it warms my heart to see people so so enthusiastic about my country when our citizens can’t be arsed to pick up their cigarette butts off the roads. Un abbraccio da Padova. Ciao!
Ciao! As Italian citizens, we love sharing Italy with other travelers - including Italians like you 😊 Thanks for watching!!
DOOM is the goat 🐐
Lucky you ,i have always wanted to visit Italy especially Rome ,i can honestly say it was unbelievably beautiful ,where as I’m usually happy about heading home at the end of a holiday I genuinely wanted to stay . It’s definitely my dream place to live and far exceeded my expectations
I've been a few times but won't be returning now that it's government is hard right.
Sounds like our citizens here (US)
I just came back from Italy. I miss it so I'm watching this video
Mistake #16: ordering Fettuccine Alfredo. If it’s on the menu then it’s a tourist restaurant.
Yup!
There is a restaurant called Alfredo alla Scrofa in Rome, they say they invented fettuccine Alfredo?
@@emikichi376 The restaurant Alfredo alla Scrofa invented Pasta, burro e parmigiano, not the stuff USA eats.
But pasta burro e parmigiano is the kind of dish that you give kids when they are sick and it's not a "national" dish here.
You will have an hard time in finding an Italian that knows what is fettuccine alfredo.
@@emikichi376 Vero....e lui il vero Alfredo!
@@emikichi376 no im italian i can ASSURE that fettucine aflredo is not italian food
#16 if your restaurant is close to a famous monument, or has a board showing photos of their food, it’s a tourist trap
#17 avoid the train stations area, for example Termini Station in Rome is an area with a lot of homeless people and the crime rate is high
#18 if the gelato place has bright, colorful and visible ice cream, avoid that and go to a traditional one
We agree! You know your stuff!
Very right, I was a bit disappointed with the gelati I tried. I think I did not go to the right places. I disagree slightly about Termini: while not great the area is certainly nowhere as bad as comparable train stations in my own country or for example Gare du Nord in Paris/Central in Sydney. The homelessness seems very mild. Maybe to the credit of Italians this still does seem like something that should not be tolerated.
The train station was safe and clean. We used it to go to Milano and then Firenze. It was amazing.
What’s a good gelato recipe place?
I’m so glad I learnt to speak Italian 🇮🇹 many years ago. When I first came to Rome in 2008, my spoken Italian wasn’t great. In spring 2024 after years of improving, I speak more fluently. I went to Naples, noticed the Neapolitan accent and engaged in conversation with the locals. In Rome, I walked around. I’ve been to many of the ancient ruins. The driving and parking is terrible. As a British traveller it’s tricky crossing the road as I’m used to driving on the left and looking right while crossing. In Italy I have to remember to look left first.
You don't need to learn much Italian.
"Please", "Thank you", "Goodbye", "One", "Two" and a friendly smile was all we needed.
99.9% of Italians we came across in a month of being there recently spoke enough English for us to communicate :)
But its nice to do this small effort ♥️🤗
Yes, video is frequently disingenuous to make its point. Those 2/3 who don't speak any English are not in Rome, Florence, Venice, etc. It is certainly polite to make an effort to speak as much Italian as you can, and have Google translate on hand for non-basics. Then the shop keeper will smile and wave it away.
Romans can be a tad brusque, much like New Yorkers with a 2000 year headstart, but the rudeness implied here is more of a Parisian thing.
The water from the fountains is so fresh and delicious, especially useful in the summer!
I've been thru Italy, Rome several times.
the last was w my grandkid, he was still in school then, so we went in June.
I'll never go in the summer again soooo hot and crowded. when I traveled by myself, I always did it a little off season, may oct etc.
but I'm glad I got to take him.
Off season or shoulder season definitely brings cooler weather and less people! But what a sweet trip with your grandson 😊
We stayed a few areas outside the main tourist area. It was full of lovely locals, amazing food and cheaper accommodation. It was also great being able to explore more of Rome.
My family and I did too in Milan. People were very friendly and more than willing to help. I fell and scraped up my knee really bad. Limped my way into a pharmacy and just lifted my leg. Lol the lady was gasped and jumped into action. She told me in Italian what to do and it was basic enough for me to understand😁
So great to hear you both had good experiences with the locals! We definitely agree-staying in a more local area is more authentic and friendlier too. So awesome you were both able to enjoy that (even if it involved a visit to the pharmacy :)
Any recommendation s for cheaper accommodation ? Going in may and going mental trying to find a smaller hotel or b and b.. Thanks
@@miskyloo887 we stayed in an Airbnb near Trastevere. It was just a little further out but on the train line still.
What restaurants?
I'm so glad I took the time to learn some basic Italian before we went (DuoLingo for 8 months was a blessing). Many of the places around the major attractions will have English speaking people, but there are many places you might end up where this is not the case. Also, if you want to eat at many of the food places where locals eat at you will need to know your foods and some of the words like AL and DI to understand exactly what your ordering. You can use a translator of course, but cell reception wasn't always great in some places which would have left us in a tough spot at times. Know your foods and the singular/plural versions of words, like for example "due cappuccini" (2 cappuccino's). If you say "due cappuccino" they may think you want a double (doppio) of one coffee. I ran into this issue.
So glad you took the time to learn some basic Italian! We agree that it really helps to be better understood!
@@AplinsintheAlps absolutely. I wanted to learn anyways since my grandfather was from italy, but Im very glad I learned as much as I did. It made the trip more enjoyable and I spent less time trying to look stuff up on my phone. Time well spent
You should speak properly italian before coming to Italy bro
@@MIkkk86 hey at least I put forth the effort to learn. Many don't even bother to learn any Italian and then expect everyone there to speak english. I knew about 350 words and phrases before we went so Id say that was a good start.
And if you say "triplo" expect a surprise and a laugh
I'm an expat who has lived and worked in Italy for 34 years now. This is an excellent video, and the advice is extremely good. Bravi, carissimi!!!
Tips: The best period to visit Rome are the months of April, May, September and October in which the weather is warm but not hot.
May would be definetly the best choice.
We totally agree! We lived in Rome from January - July and thought that April and May were absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the comment!
September? 40 degrees? No thanks
@@eclipseeclipse2471 max 30 degrees at Rome in September, and only for the first week of the month
How is early to mid June? Unfortunately with work I can’t go till then so what should I expect
@@courtney9321 it's good
Love that bunny hopping in your yard! Thanks for this very informative video.
Glad you found it helpful-and enjoyed the bunny too 🐰😊
Thank you so so much for this, and for everyone in the comments! We're going to Rome in a couple months for the first time, super excited!
How exciting! We hope you have a fantastic trip to Rome!
Tranquilli. A Roma vedrete delle meraviglie che non dimenticherete più per il resto della vostra Vita. Certo come ogni grande città ha i suoi grandi e piccoli difetti e pericoli. Basta seguire i consigli di chi come me ci è nato e ci vive. Chiedete consiglio ai cittadini comuni. Vi saranno più utili di quelli di ogni altra guida turistica. Benvenuti a Roma.
Hi. JSYK. Ciao is used only among friends/family, and kids even if they don’t know each other. Among adults, or young to adult, the young shows respect using, buongiorno/ buonasera/ salve… the adult can ‘tu’ (you) the young. Kids use ciao to everybody, but that is not the polite thing to do. Among friends or even colleagues where friendly you is used, ciao is said both when you meet and when you leave. If you don’t know the person, you don’t use ciao, as an adult and with an adult. It’s ok with kids 😊. Anyway Italians don’t realize how much ciao is liked abroad, and hearing it from foreigners makes us smile. So it’s good! Greetings from the Riviera di Ponente ❤
Thank you so much for explaining! What do you suggest we use to say goodbye instead to strangers amongst adults, if I went to a shop or a cafe etc - arrivederci?
The world's most beautiful nation is undoubtedly Italy. It displays the most breathtaking natural beauty and fascinating cultural riches that are unmatched anyplace else in the world. You will be mesmerized by the varied architecture of Venice, Florence, and Rome, as well as Tuscany's rolling landscapes, vineyards, and snow-capped mountains.
Well said! We agree that Italy has so much to offer, along with incredible variety from one region to the next. Do you live in Italy?
Lovely video 👍
I was in Rome with my family in the summer of 2022. It’s an incredible city! Can’t wait to visit again this summer.
How neat that you are returning again this year!
I just came from Florence, and it really was a challenge not being able to speak the language. And you are so correct that they drive insanely
It certainly helps to know some basic Italian! Hopefully you still had a wonderful trip though!
@@AplinsintheAlps It was lovely, and I plan to know more Italian for next time :)
This is so well done. Informative and the “acting” was wonderful.
Thank you so much! We know the acting was silly, but we're glad you enjoyed it nonetheless 😊
I am in Rome right now & this is very helpful and so true! I even want to translate it into Japanese, so they can have better tips/understanding coming here! Thank you for sharing your great videos!
Awww, thank you for your compliments! We are so glad you found it helpful and think it would be helpful for other travelers too!
Great video as a first timer looking to prepare , thank you! Both of you do an excellent job of cutting straight to helpful tips and it’s short and sweet! Love the editing as well heh. Ty!
Great video! I've been to Rome about a half dozen times and all these tips are so good! As a professional photographer I've gotten up just before sunrise in the winter months and have had the whole Trevi and Pantheon completely to myself. As far as the language barrier...the pleasantries as you mentioned go a long way!
Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the video! I bet you've gotten some amazing pictures; the timing really does make all the difference.
If youve been to Europe or even just a casual vacationer above all just be respectful,adhere to the culture as much as possible and just have common sense. I know its not that simple but if you use those as guidelines it should go long way and make your trip more enjoyable. Great video and i like how you guys arent pretentious.😊
I've watched a ton of tips videos on Rome and this one kills it. You both clearly had fun making this video, which **shockingly** translates into having fun while learning = memory recall! Well done ya'll, this is content done right.
I just got back from Rome a few weeks ago...Although I had no real troubles, I regret not learning more Italian... but I'm going again in the spring ;)
So neat that you get to return again so soon. Now is a great time for some Italian practice before your next trip!
I'm going to Italy later and I found your video is bloody funny! :p Cheers from down under Australia!
Hi Raymond, glad you enjoyed our video! Hope it's as helpful as it is funny :)
I laughed while watching this video because I just vacationed in Rome this past October and every single suggestion on this video is TRUE TRUE TRUE!!! Rome is spectacular and these suggestions are excellent.
Wow that’s a big compliment, thank you! We’re so glad you agree - and had a fantastic trip to Rome!
Comments from Japan,I’m going to Roma for honeymoon in this July. People around me always advice only about pickpockets but this video is not. thank you for the helpful info
I am visiting next September for the second time. Looking forward to enjoying the landmarks, the food, the people. Grazie mille
We hope you have a great time visiting Rome, Carlos! :)
I will attest that the water in rome from allll those spickets was wonderful! Filled my water bottle endlessly and the water was great!
We've been to Rome so many times now and you absolutely slayed these tips! This was a great video! Now, off to Rome again the end of this month💞🇮🇹
Debbie and Stijn
Debbie and Stijn, thanks for your compliments! We’re so glad you agree!!! Happy travels to Rome next month!
I was going to show my husband around, but with considering the election results, we'll go to France or Portugal instead.
Totally loved this, appreciate all the tips and all the info 🥰 Been dreaming of visiting Rome and Paris one of these days and this is very helpful! I always think that travels are made easier when you have the best travel gears and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you guys too!
So glad you enjoyed this Francine! Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your travel dreams!
Im in Rome now its absolutely divine I’ve always wanted to come here it doesn’t disappoint I especially recommend St Peters square inside the Basilica its so outstandingly beautiful you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven
Thanks for the great video!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊
16th tourist mstake: missing the ice cream of Giolitti (piazza Navona). For me the best ice cream of the world. Don´t spend much time for breakfast at a hotel or hostel. Go straight to a cafe/bar which offers the delicious paninis.And don´t miss Caravaggio and Trastevere.
As a roman tour guide: GREAT JOB guys!
Wow that's a BIG compliment! Grazie!
In addition, there are prohibitions such as: do not eat on the steps, do not eat on the monuments, do not ride a bike or scooter or drive on the Spanish Steps, do not bathe in the fountains and, above all, do not climb the monuments. I don't know if this comment might sound a bit controversial, but I've seen too much bad behavior from tourists and I wanted to write something about it.
Those are helpful tips! Especially not sitting on the monuments. Thanks for sharing! :)
Hi! I was born and living in Rome. About driving, respect of road rules is not the same than driving skill. Italy is the most "motorized" country of Europe, but in 2015 (source Wikipedia) we had less accidents than France with similar amount of population. All in all, your QUITE RIGHT instructions about how to cross roads in Rome agree with what I said. Start crossing with no sudden "stop and run" and drivers will do the rest, no one wants car insurance getting higher😁...
A warning to add for taxists: many of them hate POS, cash is the best option. Seriously.
Hmmm we kinda feel like following road rules makes you a better driver 🤣 But we’re happy to hear you agree with the pedestrian crossing etiquette!
I agree with you, but Wikipedia is an Open Platform, not a source. They are exaggerating in the video, most drivers do stop at the zebra crossing.
Great video and awesome tips! And thank you for not telling me when I can or can't order a cappuccino. 😁
I would never tell you when you can or can’t have a cappuccino, but we just might discuss it in a future video 😉
Lovely video. Informative and fun. Thank you 👍🏻
Thanks for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed the video and that it was helpful!
Lovely video - made me feel a bit homesick for Rome 😊 I’ve got so many happy memories of times spent there
Awww we hope you get to return again soon!
As for the heat: avoid it by visiting in the spring months (till mid-May) or from mid-September throughout October.
Yes! Great tip for those looking to travel when it's not so hot there. Thanks for sharing!
Nice video 😊👌🏼. Just one thing.
The pre booking of a ticket is possible to visit those places where there is a ticket to buy at the entrance (Vatican museum or Coliseum etc..) while to enter S Peter Basilica is free so there is no pre booking ticket to enter. The queue is part of the game. 😂.
Yep, you're right, St. Peter's is free to enter! We just filmed the long lines of people there ;)
I lived in Italy in the 1970s and the best piece of advice I can ever give a tourist is don't go in the summer. Spring or fall or even in Rome, February or March.
Another excellent informative video without the "fluff".
Going for the first time with a large group of family and friends, approximately 12 of us. Looking forward to it immensely, thanks for all of the tips 😊
Traveling with friends and family is the best! Hope you all have a great trip!
Did anyone else notice the bunny rabbit in the background when talking about crossing the street? So cute!
Dual Italian citizen...?! Way cool!
Great video! You guys create in such a memorable way. 😍
So glad you spied the bunny! We were staying at a friend’s house in Rome and they have a pet bunny in their garden!
Thanks for your compliments, we like creating fun but really helpful videos, and we’re glad to have you watching! Thanks for being a loyal subscriber who comments on all of our videos too 🥰
That was amazing. Thanks for the valuable info. cheers
You're welcome!
I am native italian living in Rome; Still watched all this video
That's a big compliment, grazie!
Great video! We're going to Italy next summer (no choice, my wife is a grade 6 teacher here in Montreal, QC). I found an app that shows where there are water fountains all across Europe. As for the language, I'm learning Italian, even have my Waze app's voice in Italian so I can get used to hear a voice speaking in Italian. During the trip we're planning on going to Larino, the comune where my paternal grandfather was born, so I have learned the phrase "Sto imparando l'italiano, ma non capisco tutto" (I am learning Italian, but I don't understand everything) if I am struggling, but I can also add "Parli francese o inglese, per favore?" (Do you speak French or English, please?).
I've had a stare down with a couple of pickpockets in Paris last summer, and they left me alone, so I know how to deal with them. Also, we'll keep a light schedule for visiting Rome for 5 days. Go out early and visit (pre book our passes before we leave YUL), go back for lunch at our Airbnb while the people from the cruise ships play tourist in the city and go back when they go back on their ships and visit the piazzas in the evening. We know to stay away from restaurants with menus in different languages, and I have the coffee culture down pat, I may even order a caffè correto if I'm in the mood for one.
Can't wait to go and I'll check out your other videos too!
we love you dear visitor no matter what just don t scratch ruin topple soil the monuments for the rest we just love you: come talk smile interact investigate and be awed. focus on the personal experience not the surface petty problems.
Loved your content!! Found out a lot about Rome I didn’t know
So glad you've enjoyed it!
I saw a homeless woman washing her crouch in one of those drinking fountains, not mentioning all the dogs drinking from it and licking the taps. From that time I prefere buying bottled water or wine which is even better idea 😊
We can't control what other people do, but at the least water itself is clean (even if the tap may not be...)
Thank you guys for this video! Me and my partner will travel to Rome in february 😊
Hi guys. New to your channel. Informative, hilarious - and true! From my (limited) travels, many of these unspoken rules apply in a lot of European cities, not just Rome.
Another sign of a tourist-trap restaurant is when you order carbonara and it's clearly been cut with cream!
Enjoyed your vid 👍.
So glad you're here! And you're right, a lot of these tips apply throughout Europe :) Thanks for following along!
Will be going to Rome for the first time in 40 years at the end of March. In those days there were few queues and little hassle. Your tips will hopefully come in useful.
What a fun trip! We're glad our tips will help 😊
Great advice. I love the cinematic cutaways.
So glad you found it helpful! And thanks for your compliments 🙂
Sitting north of Plaza Navarro right now when I discovered your video. Spot on! Thanks and I'll be reviewing your others prior to my next visit!
So glad our video was helpful! Thanks for the encouragement.
That's very interesting about the AC in Rome - where I usually holiday in the north of Italy, nearly every business has AC and nearly every home also.
Wow, you're such nice guys, even 5 min. of watching your video made me happier :))
Aww we’re so happy to share our joy with you 😊
Oh how I miss my Rome :) So beautiful, so eternal :) I miss every fontanella, every alley, every low building, every Caravaggio, every Bernini. Every car and every motorcycle parked where it couldn't be. Every morning cornetto. Every Napoletana pizza, every Sicilian sweet. Each time each Rome overlapped. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a beautiful reminder of the many things there are to love about Rome!
Il live in Rome and I can confirm almost everything they said. 👌
Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!😊 Also, you live in a beautiful city!
Hysterical! I have been traveling to Europe for over 20 years (former Air Force Brat turned travel photographer); and I am constantly amazed to see how oblivious and obvious tourists from all countries are! But your video was inspiring and funny. I even learned a few things.
Wow! I bet you have seen and been to some amazing places after 20 years of travel. Do you have a favorite place? Glad you got a laugh out of our video and learned a few things too!
@@AplinsintheAlps I will say Paris about 10 years ago (before Instagram ruined all the 'secret' places) and the Budapest because the people there were so nice and friendly.
Just came back. Saw the Trevi Fountain, an Irish pub and ate at a McDonald’s. That’s it😮💨
Thank you for the tips!!🥰
You're welcome!
I made half of those mistakes, especially the water fountain one lol DOPE!
But we bet you still had a great trip! Part of the fun is the stories you bring home after making those mistakes. We've made plenty!!
Thank you guys! Very informative ❤visiting Rome in few days ☺️
You're Welcome! Hope you have a great time!
We found this very useful, thank you! 🏴
Loved your shared experiences! Great advice.
Thank you so much! We’re so glad you found it helpful! 😊
Excellent tips ❤ Thank you 😊
So glad it was helpful!
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo
Elle nous a beaucoup aidé pour la visite à Rome
Merci !!!
Lovely video, will be there in October, we try to vacation in the fall/spring because of cooler weather and avoid the massive amount of tourists, great tips and keep up the good work, love the bunny making quite a few appearances
That's a great idea to travel in shoulder seasons for less crowds and cooler weather! And glad you spied the bunny as well 😊
One of the best video's that I've seen about Rome. Thanks!!!
Wow, thank you so much!
Coach Brett!! I was so surprised to run across your videos! We are now going through them to prepare for our trip this year! Sam (Samantha from ETC’s Awesome Possums) says hi!!
Hi there!! So sorry for the delayed reply-what a joy to hear from you!
When are you traveling? So exciting you'll be coming to Europe. We're grateful you're watching our videos!
We will be leaving for the UK on June 23rd, then hopping to Paris, Rome, and Athens. We have learned so much from your videos and it was so good to see a familiar face!
Rome eternal city ❤ nice to travel historical
Rome is such a beautiful city!
Am I the only one who thinks Romans acutally drive very well? You can walk across the street wherever you want and as long as you’re not reckless and do sort of communicate with cars and scooters it works just fine
That's definitely a first for us 🤣 We're glad you've had a good experience in Rome!
I agree with you
Compared to my own country their driving seems great! "Crazy Italian drivers" seems to be a myth spread by British and American tourists, it is no crazier than how the French drive for example. Most of the world does not drive with the same respect for road rules as people in the UK and USA do, in my view Italians are far from being the worst offenders in that area. Once you get used to how to behave at zebra crossings in Italy you are pretty safe.
So glad I found a video like this. Thank you
Glad to help!! 😊
Tourist "mistake" no 001 is: Stop throwing your thrash on the streets of Rome (or anywhere!). The place is filthy with litter strewn everywhere especially in the tourist spots/routes. I happened to look into the drain in front of the Pantheon and it's full of litter. On to the Vatican (not technically in Rome). You'd expect people to pay extra respect in this place but no, it too (St Peter's Square) has noticeable litter all over. Head to the wide staircases opposite the Vatican Museums' entrance and see the horror. What is wrong with some of these tourists?
I love the sense of humor and acting you put in this video. I appreciate your effort because it was really effective communication that made your points memorable.
I'm saving and bookmarking this video to prepare for my trip to Rome. I tried to go 3 years ago, but then the pandemic happened and shut it down.
Thank you for the vid!
Hi! New subscriber. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from a Portuguese ❤️
Welcome! So glad you found us:)
@@AplinsintheAlps ❤️
Thank for the great tips but what I loved the most was this cutie bunny hopping around 😍🐇🥰🐾🤩
We're so glad to help! Glad you spied the bunny too 😊😊😊
Thanks for making this video. It was very informative as well as fun to watch!!!
We have subscribed to your channel, and will be binge watching more videos.
Thanks for letting us know the videos are helpful (and fun to watch)! We're so glad you found us and are happy to have you following along.
Thank you for this. I will use it if I ever go to Rome.
You're welcome! Hope you can get there soon:)
I’ve only been to Rome once for a couple of days, back in 2014.
Going back to Italy in May
How awesome! We hope you enjoy it :)
I'm gonna be honest, if you've been away from the states for longer than two weeks, sometimes a classic Big Mac or quarter pounder really hits the spot. It's like a taste of home. Happens every time I visit family in the Philippines where we stay for at least a month.
Ha! We don't love McDonalds but we do agree that there are just some American foods that just taste soooo good after being gone for a while😊
I don't think I'll ever miss American fast food lol
Great helpful videos for us first timers!!
We love hearing that the video was helpful! Hope you had a great trip.
❤❤❤THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR VERY HELPFUL VIDEO. PLEASE KEEP DOING IT FOR EACH COUNTRY YOU VISIT
Grazie! Thank goodness I speak Italian (out of practice but I studied it). Thanks for this video ragazzi!
Prego! 😎
Thank you so much for your informative and entertains video! This was very helpful. ❤
So glad it was helpful! We really do love creating these videos.
Loved your videos! They are so helpful
Thank so much for letting us know they're helpful!
I so need to experience Rome. Don’t think single day cruise excursion will cut it. Definite bucket list.
I guess if you only had a day you could make it work and just enjoy what you can while you're there! But yes, it is always good to have a little more time to explore and enjoy:)
Great information with such wonderful humor.
Thank you for appreciating our playfulness 😜
Very informative and entertaining! Well done!
You are so kind, thank you so much! 😊
I'm here for the bunny 6:05
Good eyes!
The bunny at the back :) Thank you for the video.
You’re welcome 😊
loved your video. Great advice. You can use the advice to any city in Europe. It's always good to know a few words like Please, Thank You and Where is the bathroom. Good shoes are so important for walking on cobblestone especial if the stones are wet.
So glad you found the video helpful! We agree, good shoes are important and knowing some phrases in the local language is always helpful.
I also noticed the bunny! I was wondering if you guys brought your pet bunny to Italy with you 🤣 Either way, by me trying to figure this out and scouring your pages for your adorable pet bunny, you got a new follower 😊 My husband and I loved the video and are really looking forward to our trip next year! We already know a tiny bit of French and Spanish, so maybe picking up Italian before next year won't be too hard! Thanks for all the info 😊
You're so sweet! We filmed this at a friend's house in Rome and that's their pet bunny :) So glad you found this helpful. Good luck studying Italian, and happy travels!
Great info
Did you notice the white rabbit 🐇 running free as the woman was talking
Ha, yep! Our friends' bunny :)