Category "italy"

Unable to schedule a Schengen visa appointment through VFS Italy. What are my options?

I have to obtain my Schengen visa through the Italian embassy on the VFS global website. I am from Melbourne, Australia; my travel dates are in August, so the e

Can I apply to France for a Schengen visa when I'd be there a half day more than other countries?

I live in the US (non-US citizen) and am planning to visit Europe for tourism. The only consulate that I am getting an appointment for is the French Consulate

Can I leave my bag in the Uffizi Gallery?

I have a large bag I don't want to walk around Florence with. Can I leave it in baggage deposit in Uffizi and come back for it in the evening after I see the re

Italy Trains - Buying tickets at a station with no ticket office and no ticket machine

On a recent visit to Italy I found myself in situation regarding train tickets. I was at Pioltello Limito station on the outskirts of Milan wanting to get to M

Unusual experience when exchanging money in Florence

This happened to a friend of mine last Saturday in Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station. In a rush to catch a train and low on Euros she approached the fo

Credit card travel insurance for Schengen visa

I am applying through Italy for a Schengen visa. I have a complimentary travel insurance through my credit card. It is provided by 3rd party insurance company i

Eating pasta with raw minced meat in Italy

Emma Morano, who recently passed away at the ripe old age of 117 after becoming the oldest woman in the world, apparently ate a daily lunch of pasta with raw mi

Suggestion for routes from California to Italy? [closed]

I noticed there are no direct flights from USA west coast to Italy. All have connections, but all the routes still end up on Italy's internati

How much time do I need to wait for an Italian passport?

I'm an Italian citizen , and i planned to travel to Thailand (Phuket) around July. I'm not a beginner traveller, but I only travelled around Europe. I bought th

What is the best public transit way to get from Formia, Italy, to Positano Italy in July in regards to time and money? [closed]

We are traveling from Formia to Positano, Italy on a monday morning in early july. Can anyone help me put together the best way to travel WITH

Type D Visa Italy how long can I stay? [duplicate]

I have a type D long stay visa for Italy. It is a sports visa which was issued on January 18, 2017 and valid until June 30, 2017. The last day

Can I print my boarding pass at Treviso Airport?

Ryanair might require you to print your boarding pass (depending on your nationality you may be able to use the mobile app or not) I didn't find any print shop

Trains in the Cinque Terre

I'm planning on traveling to the Liguria region of Italy, staying in Genoa, Rapallo and finally Vernazza. When I booked I was under the impression that trains b

Top Italian Airports when Expecting Guests for a Holiday Wedding [closed]

We are trying to have our wedding in Italy (because it's so nice, sunny and Mediterranean) and planning for a handful guests to be flown in.

The purpose of glass goblets with coins in Italian cafes

In many cafes in Italy there are glass goblets with coins in liquid on the counter. What is their purpose? Is it for tips or some local tradition (for luck or f

My son is traveling to Italy with his school will he need a green card and if so why [closed]

uk Liverpool to Italy why do I need a green card. Traveling by coach

How to tip a concierge or a hotel porter?

Tipping in a restaurant is simple enough, you give 0-20% depending on country, city and how good the service is. You are already handing someone money, so sayin

Visas for visiting Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Italy during one trip

I am an Indian citizen holding resident permit in the UK. I am planning on visiting Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Italy in single trip. My entry port is Timisoa

Overstayed of 5 months and going back to my country with one way ticket

I went to Italy in March 2016, met my boyfriend and, 90 days after I entered, I went back to my country (Mauritius). In September 2016, I came back to Italy to

What is the white fluff floating around in Northern Italy (Lombardy) in Spring?

I was in Northern Italy in the last week of April this year and we couldn't help but notice millions of white fluff continuously floating through the air the wh