I'm going to be travelling alone to Italy, and Germany. How fun is it?
Hi, I'm thinking of travelling to Germany and Italy in the next 2 weeks. I'm going to Frankfurt, and then going to Venice for 4 days, and than to Rome for 6 days. I know those cities have lots of history and architecture, but for a 23 year old male, should I stay in hostels there ot hotels? I do enjoy company, but am a little worried about theft, as I'm planning on bringing my laptop, and some other electronics. Could you please advise me on where to stay to be safe, and also how fun will the whole experience be. Thanks
Other - Italy - 3 Answers
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Why don't you go with a charter group. It's a lot safer and you will have company to enjoy all you experiences with. I wouldn't want to travel by myself. It's not safe. Have a good time.
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I stayed in Pensione Ottaviano hostel in Rome which is good n cheap, and good location - walking distance to Vatican City and near metro station to other attractions. Places that you go, I think are rather safe. --http://travellerfolio.com
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If you can afford it, I would stay in hotels. I have travelled many times alone in Europe, and have enjoyed hostels, but I far prefer hotels when i could afford it. They tend to be in nicer areas, closer to the main attractions, and lets face it, its better living and always nice not to have to wait for a shower. In Frankfurt, be careful, it almost seems as if it is one big red light district. There are some nice museums, decent shopping and concerts, but it seems to be on the seedy side. If you can, visit Wiesbaden or Mainz, very close to Frankfurt and have great histories and are beautiful, or perhaps Cologne by train, great shopping and beautiful city. As for Venice, it is expensive no matter how you travel there, but well worth it. Don't miss San Marco, basilica di san marco, the damn pigeons, gondola rides, the bridge of sighs, carnival masks and the glass blowing. Beautiful place, even when it is cloudy. Rome is also beautiful, yet very much a regular city with regular problems. There are plenty of hostels and cheap hotels, don't be afraid to get hotels outside the city as the transportation is quick and easy. My suggestion is to start at vatican city very early in the morning, beat the lines. You will spend almost a whole day touring this area, yet well worth it. Don't forget the Colisseum, Tomb of the unknown soldier, the forum and spanish steps. Its good that you will spend some time there, as there is much to see. Im jealous, you will have alot of fun, just be open to walking everywhere, i think it helps you get a good feel for the cities. Also, be friendly, most speak english, but don't be rude about it and the germans and italians are more than willing to help out. Have fun
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
What do you think about Italy where farting at the dinner table is a compliment
What do you think about Italy where farting at the dinner table is a compliment?
Poll:Laptop or Desktop
Polls & Surveys - 3 Answers
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I thought farting as a compliment was Austrian or German. Anyway, I like Desktop cause I like to use a mouse and sit at a desk.
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erm..i think n believe farting never be a compliment.. it always something embarrassed to me.. anyway...i like laptop...cool n trendy
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Those are my kind of people.
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Poll:Laptop or Desktop
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I thought farting as a compliment was Austrian or German. Anyway, I like Desktop cause I like to use a mouse and sit at a desk.
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erm..i think n believe farting never be a compliment.. it always something embarrassed to me.. anyway...i like laptop...cool n trendy
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Those are my kind of people.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Best way to stay in touch while in Italy
Best way to stay in touch while in Italy?
I live in the US and I'm going to Italy for one week, and I'm wondering how it'd be best to stay in contact with my Mom/Boyfriend while away. People are telling me it is costly to get a phone meant for international calls, and phone cards can be unreliable/confusing. Somebody suggested bringing my laptop and using e-mail, but wouldn't that be a hassle to have to carry around, since most of the time I would be out in the city anyways? What'd be the best way for me to keep in touch?
Other - Italy - 7 Answers
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My wife just returned from Italy. Her AT&T cell phone worked just fine. It does cost $0.99 a minute so we didn't talk long.
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most hotels will let you have internet access. there are cybercafes every where. That is the cheapest way to stay in touch.
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I lived in Italy for a summer. I decided to buy European phone cards while I was there which was the best way to call people. You can buy them in little stores called "Tabacchi" and they are pretty cheap. They come in different minute amounts and say "Europa" on them. Then you use it at red pay phones that can be found in every city. You just dial in the card code and then dial the US phone number (1 is the international code for USA, followed by your #). I think this is the cheapest and easist thing for you to do because using your cell phone would be wayyyy too expensive. Also, for email access you can go to Internet Cafes. You just buy a card for a certain amount of mins. The "Internet Train Cafes" are all over Italy and the card can be used at all of its locations. Have an amazing time! I love Italy!
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You don't need to bring your laptop - as you suggest that's just one more thing to carry that isn't necessary ... and it is only one week anyway. There are internet access points in the major cities (and many smaller ones) where you can check your e-mail and send mail. Even the small city where I live has a couple of places where there's public access. In addition, many hotels have internet access where you don't need your own laptop. You will have to show your passport here to purchase access from one of the public places, but that isn't a big deal.
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Do not bring your laptop!!! I did and really regretted it. With all the walking you do, it's not worth it. Here's what i suggest: internet cafes. I think it was something like one euro an hour, and you can email and use the internet, etc. Some of them even have phone booths you can use, which i'm pretty sure is a lot cheaper than the cell phone you mentioned. A friend of mine brought one of those phones, and it was kind of confusing. She ended up using the cafes! They are everywhere, you wont have a problem finding them. Have fun!
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I agree with others. I live in Italy and there are Internet cafes all over. I would also suggest getting International calling cards. Go to the Tabbacchi shop and ask for an Europa calling card (it's purple) or ask for an Edicard specify you are calling the US. You could also try getting these at the newspaper stands.I hope you have a wonderful time!
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Internet Cafes are everywhere and public booths too. For booths you go to any Tabacchi shop and ask for an international card to call US: "Carta telefonica Internazionale per chiamare gli Stati Uniti", it costs around 5 Euro (7 USD) and allows a couple of hours conversation (less on mobile phones). For Internet both in Hotels or Cafes they'll ask your passport, as security check after 9/11. Don't carry your laptop with you, it's useless weight
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I live in the US and I'm going to Italy for one week, and I'm wondering how it'd be best to stay in contact with my Mom/Boyfriend while away. People are telling me it is costly to get a phone meant for international calls, and phone cards can be unreliable/confusing. Somebody suggested bringing my laptop and using e-mail, but wouldn't that be a hassle to have to carry around, since most of the time I would be out in the city anyways? What'd be the best way for me to keep in touch?
Other - Italy - 7 Answers
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My wife just returned from Italy. Her AT&T cell phone worked just fine. It does cost $0.99 a minute so we didn't talk long.
2 :
most hotels will let you have internet access. there are cybercafes every where. That is the cheapest way to stay in touch.
3 :
I lived in Italy for a summer. I decided to buy European phone cards while I was there which was the best way to call people. You can buy them in little stores called "Tabacchi" and they are pretty cheap. They come in different minute amounts and say "Europa" on them. Then you use it at red pay phones that can be found in every city. You just dial in the card code and then dial the US phone number (1 is the international code for USA, followed by your #). I think this is the cheapest and easist thing for you to do because using your cell phone would be wayyyy too expensive. Also, for email access you can go to Internet Cafes. You just buy a card for a certain amount of mins. The "Internet Train Cafes" are all over Italy and the card can be used at all of its locations. Have an amazing time! I love Italy!
4 :
You don't need to bring your laptop - as you suggest that's just one more thing to carry that isn't necessary ... and it is only one week anyway. There are internet access points in the major cities (and many smaller ones) where you can check your e-mail and send mail. Even the small city where I live has a couple of places where there's public access. In addition, many hotels have internet access where you don't need your own laptop. You will have to show your passport here to purchase access from one of the public places, but that isn't a big deal.
5 :
Do not bring your laptop!!! I did and really regretted it. With all the walking you do, it's not worth it. Here's what i suggest: internet cafes. I think it was something like one euro an hour, and you can email and use the internet, etc. Some of them even have phone booths you can use, which i'm pretty sure is a lot cheaper than the cell phone you mentioned. A friend of mine brought one of those phones, and it was kind of confusing. She ended up using the cafes! They are everywhere, you wont have a problem finding them. Have fun!
6 :
I agree with others. I live in Italy and there are Internet cafes all over. I would also suggest getting International calling cards. Go to the Tabbacchi shop and ask for an Europa calling card (it's purple) or ask for an Edicard specify you are calling the US. You could also try getting these at the newspaper stands.I hope you have a wonderful time!
7 :
Internet Cafes are everywhere and public booths too. For booths you go to any Tabacchi shop and ask for an international card to call US: "Carta telefonica Internazionale per chiamare gli Stati Uniti", it costs around 5 Euro (7 USD) and allows a couple of hours conversation (less on mobile phones). For Internet both in Hotels or Cafes they'll ask your passport, as security check after 9/11. Don't carry your laptop with you, it's useless weight
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Wireless internet in Loana (Liguria), Italy?
I'll be staying at the beach for a month in Loano, Italy. It is a small beach town near Savona...the closest "big city" is Genoa. I've never been to the area before but I'm imagining that I'll have a very difficult time finding wireless internet with my laptop. Does anyone know anything about the area and places to access wireless internet? Any tips? I know that I'm supposed to be on "holiday" but I don't know what I'd do without e-mail. I won't be staying in a hotel, I'm renting a house. So I'm not sure if I would be able to use a hotel's internet.
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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If you're staying at the Grand Hotel Garden Lido in Loano, they have wireless internet access (free) in public areas.
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Check with your hotel to see if they internet access. Well, since you will not be staying in a hotel , but a home, check these sites for the nearest internet cafe or perhaps the owners of the house have an internet connection. http://liguria.angloinfo.com/af/277/liguria-cybercafes-and-public-internet-access.html I know what you will do without e-mail... Have fun, explore, meet new people, relax, etc. Have a great time on the seaside
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I'll be staying at the beach for a month in Loano, Italy. It is a small beach town near Savona...the closest "big city" is Genoa. I've never been to the area before but I'm imagining that I'll have a very difficult time finding wireless internet with my laptop. Does anyone know anything about the area and places to access wireless internet? Any tips? I know that I'm supposed to be on "holiday" but I don't know what I'd do without e-mail. I won't be staying in a hotel, I'm renting a house. So I'm not sure if I would be able to use a hotel's internet.
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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If you're staying at the Grand Hotel Garden Lido in Loano, they have wireless internet access (free) in public areas.
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Check with your hotel to see if they internet access. Well, since you will not be staying in a hotel , but a home, check these sites for the nearest internet cafe or perhaps the owners of the house have an internet connection. http://liguria.angloinfo.com/af/277/liguria-cybercafes-and-public-internet-access.html I know what you will do without e-mail... Have fun, explore, meet new people, relax, etc. Have a great time on the seaside
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What do I have to know about visiting Italy, Paris & Athens alone this December
What do I have to know about visiting Italy, Paris & Athens alone this December?
Ok so this December (2nd-14th) I'm going to Italy (Milan, Como, Venice, Rome), France (Paris), and Greece (Athens). I'm going ALONE, and it's going to be my first time as such. My itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Athens Day 2: Athens/Milan Day 3: Como Day 4: Milan Day 5: Milan/Paris Day 6: Paris Day 7: Paris Day 8: Paris/Venice Day 9: Venice/Rome Day 10: Rome Day 11: Rome Day 12: Athens Day 13: back home in Beirut. There are a few things I want to know: 1- Knowing that all plane tickets, train tickets, full day trip to lake Como, Vatican tour, all hotels (including breakfast) and all airport transfers have already been payed for, do you think about 1200$ is enough money to take with me? 2- What do you think about the itinerary? 3- The visa I have is a single entry, schengen visa to Greece. Should I expect any problems? And what documents should I have with me since I'm going to be flying a lot? (Other than passport, visa, photo ID...) I mean, anything in particular for the visa not to be annulled? 4- I'm not really sure about the power outlet thing, for recharging stuff. The type we use here in Beirut is this: http://raoulpop.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/round-european-prongs-11.jpg?w=640&h=400 Is it the same in Greece, France & Italy? 5- Any tips on traveling alone in all the above destinations? Money saving tips? What to do alone? Where and HOW to meet people? Special recommendations? Places the locals go to, things tourists wouldn't know about...?Etc... 6- Do you think I should take my laptop with me? (For recharging, and photo storing uses) 7- About the bag, I have a regular, medium sized samsonite (the type with wheels). Do you think its a good idea, or should I actually take a back pack? Because I don't have one. And I really don't want to carry anything other than a small bag while walking around 8- Packing tips & ideas? What to take and what not to take. And about toiletries, I'm unfamiliar with the policies of European airports. (I mean for bottles containing liquids etc...) What kind of clothes? For the weather I mean? 9- I might have a few extra days in Greece after my trip, any islands besides Athens that you would recommend I visit? Something not too far from Athens and not too expensive to get to... I know this is a long one, Thanks!
Greece - 1 Answers
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the islands closest to Athens are Spetses, Hydra, Agistri, Poros. They are all beautiful.You could also visit Evia See this link for some help http://www.visitgreece.gr/portal/site/eot/menuitem.b754d18a43902cc348a16910451000a0/?vgnextoid=6c885411b5179110VgnVCM100000460014acRCRD&lang_choosen=en&location=16&doSearch=true
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Ok so this December (2nd-14th) I'm going to Italy (Milan, Como, Venice, Rome), France (Paris), and Greece (Athens). I'm going ALONE, and it's going to be my first time as such. My itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Athens Day 2: Athens/Milan Day 3: Como Day 4: Milan Day 5: Milan/Paris Day 6: Paris Day 7: Paris Day 8: Paris/Venice Day 9: Venice/Rome Day 10: Rome Day 11: Rome Day 12: Athens Day 13: back home in Beirut. There are a few things I want to know: 1- Knowing that all plane tickets, train tickets, full day trip to lake Como, Vatican tour, all hotels (including breakfast) and all airport transfers have already been payed for, do you think about 1200$ is enough money to take with me? 2- What do you think about the itinerary? 3- The visa I have is a single entry, schengen visa to Greece. Should I expect any problems? And what documents should I have with me since I'm going to be flying a lot? (Other than passport, visa, photo ID...) I mean, anything in particular for the visa not to be annulled? 4- I'm not really sure about the power outlet thing, for recharging stuff. The type we use here in Beirut is this: http://raoulpop.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/round-european-prongs-11.jpg?w=640&h=400 Is it the same in Greece, France & Italy? 5- Any tips on traveling alone in all the above destinations? Money saving tips? What to do alone? Where and HOW to meet people? Special recommendations? Places the locals go to, things tourists wouldn't know about...?Etc... 6- Do you think I should take my laptop with me? (For recharging, and photo storing uses) 7- About the bag, I have a regular, medium sized samsonite (the type with wheels). Do you think its a good idea, or should I actually take a back pack? Because I don't have one. And I really don't want to carry anything other than a small bag while walking around 8- Packing tips & ideas? What to take and what not to take. And about toiletries, I'm unfamiliar with the policies of European airports. (I mean for bottles containing liquids etc...) What kind of clothes? For the weather I mean? 9- I might have a few extra days in Greece after my trip, any islands besides Athens that you would recommend I visit? Something not too far from Athens and not too expensive to get to... I know this is a long one, Thanks!
Greece - 1 Answers
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the islands closest to Athens are Spetses, Hydra, Agistri, Poros. They are all beautiful.You could also visit Evia See this link for some help http://www.visitgreece.gr/portal/site/eot/menuitem.b754d18a43902cc348a16910451000a0/?vgnextoid=6c885411b5179110VgnVCM100000460014acRCRD&lang_choosen=en&location=16&doSearch=true
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