Essential ITALY TRAVEL GUIDE 🇮🇹 2024 ☕🚆🍝✈️
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Жыл бұрынDreaming of a getaway to Italy? Look no further! Here's the must-know travel tips and tricks.
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@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
How Italians Eat in Florence: A Foodie's Guide kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ed6pY7CAubeanac.html ❤ Want to support me in these videos? Hit that Super Thanks button and share some love. (look for the 🤍 with a $ near the Like 👍) Or simply just give a thumbs up, that's free and much appreciated, too.
@wilson9hern Ай бұрын
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@jroar123 21 күн бұрын
I lived in Rovio and Tagia de Po while working on an offshore project in Italy. To me, the very best time of year to go to Italy was in the Spring. Everything is in bloom and the eye candy is about. Some lesser-known places to visit are places like Padova. The local bars are located between the Churches, which are between the bars. You literally can go from one bar to the next and the only cost would be a donation during Mass. I seldom buy any wine by the bottle unless it's from a local bar or small cantina. They have liquor stores that sell wine by the empty water bottle and it is only a couple of Euros. On the other hand, when you buy wine (or beer) at a local place, snacks usually come with the drink. Also, a fantastic drink is called "Spritz". Some of the places will off you a small glass of Grapa. Be careful about the Grapa because it is the worst-tasting hard liquor that all of the locals drink and it will mess you up fast. Try to stay away from the tourist places to eat. Ask around and normally they will let you know of a place that doubles as a pastry shop during the day with the upstairs serving dinner. Keep in mind that dinner in Italy is a 3 to 4-hour event. Each thing that you order will come out in its own place. So let's say you ordered "Stinkoli" which is a lamb dish that is really nice, the side dishes will come out one by one until the main course.
@Mr196710 11 ай бұрын
This guy is an extremely effective teacher! You can learn tons from him in a short period of time!
@GregorBrown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to say that and I'm glad you learned a few things and hopefully was entertained along the way as well
@ClassicKina 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate your videos so much! You’re so thorough and thoughtful with all traveler concerns. I can easily watch from beginning to end without skipping or getting bored. You’re a rare gem!
@GregorBrown 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I'm thrilled to know my videos resonate with you and that you find them thorough and engaging. 💎🎥
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
As an American who flies to Italy, I find it best to fly into one major international airport and out of another. If my trip starts in Venice, I fly into Marco Polo and then end in Rome out of Fiumicino. People often waste a day by taking a train from where their last stop is back to their original due to a round trip ticket. Flights that leave Italy to the US leave early in the morning (trying to take a train from Venice to Rome super earlyin the morning on your returnflight morning is a big mistake), you want to enjoy your last night, set up your itinerary to fly back from the airport closest to your last stop.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
Do you find that that would cost you more money than buying a round trip ticket to and from the same City?
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
@@GregorBrown We use American Airlines points, but I do always check the price as well. The flights tend to be $100-150 more using the two airports, but I think that is more than a fair trade off for enjoying your last night and being close to your final airport.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
yeah. You definitely make a good point and travelers should weigh up that before deciding on airports and tickets.
@krystlesosinavage8861 Жыл бұрын
Great idea ! I’m planning a trip to Italy for next May and would want to fly into Rome and end my trip in Milan . Would I be able to fly out of Milan instead of going all the way back to Rome ?
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
@@krystlesosinavage8861 Absolutely, when you look at booking your flights on Google you select the Multi-City option at the top. Also try a search where you flight into Milan and back home from Rome, you would be surprised how much you can save depending on your arrival and departure city. May is a beautiful time of year to visit Italy!
@aliceshamoon3961 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
ahhhhhhhhhh, thanks!
@sherri1286 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Grazie! 😁
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
@violetgaribyan-jg9ll 5 ай бұрын
Nice video thank you so much
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@vdumoulin1974 2 ай бұрын
Grazie Mille for the great tips!
@GregorBrown 2 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Silomroad Жыл бұрын
Good video enjoyed watching😊
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
thanks!!!
@SarisaKojima 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your excellent video on traveling in Italy, especially Florence! Your detailed explanations about museum visits, vineyards, and local food, particularly Mercato Centrale, are incredibly informative. Although I haven't started planning my trip yet, your video is a treasure trove of information that I will definitely use when I do. I've also ordered your digital book and am looking forward to diving into it. Your work is a great resource for future travelers like myself!
@GregorBrown 6 ай бұрын
Sarisa... Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the video on Italy, particularly Florence, to be so helpful. It's great to know that the details about museums, vineyards, and local food, especially Mercato Centrale, will be useful for your trip planning. I'm also glad to hear you've downloaded the EGuide! - I hope you'll find it just as informative and helpful. Your support and feedback mean a lot, and it's wonderful to be a part of your travel planning process. Thanks again, and happy future travels! 🇮🇹📘✈️🍷🌟
@peterjones7673 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic as usual, we are using the train from Rome airport to the termini when we arrive in July then having a day in Florence and using the train, we booked the tickets 3 weeks ago well in advance and received a great price. Great advice as always.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
thanks so much Peter!
@laposhel1386 5 ай бұрын
Great video thanks 😂
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@thesoberdrunkman9845 3 ай бұрын
18:43 Her laughing in thw background is hilarious 😂
@user-tt5wt4ng6m 8 ай бұрын
This is so amazing, we are going to Italy in mid April and I have shared this to my son and daughter. I appreciate all these great tips I will comment when we come back to give you a feedback Grazie!
@GregorBrown 8 ай бұрын
Italy in mid April? You're in for a treat! Just make sure to practice your "ciao" and "grazie" before you go. Have an unforgettable trip and I'll be eagerly waiting for your feedback!
@mayankillustrates9988 2 ай бұрын
Amazing editing
@krongkraengchannel Жыл бұрын
Hi, we met each other 2 weeks ago at Starbucks Brussels airport :) My family and I did have a very good time in Florence and to our surprise: at the end of the trip we enjoyed Siena & San Gimignano more than Cinque Terre which was supposed to be the highlight of our trip. Anyway, thanks for your restaurant vids. We did try Trattoria Dall'Oste, Trattoria Sabatino, All'Antico Vinaio, L’antica pizzeria da Michele, etc. We're considering new regions for the next visit! Ciao!
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
Wow, so happy you could resource all of videos for your trip. I need to make an updated Pizza video. You hit some good spots!!! The area around Siena, the Crete Senesi hills, is stunning!! Nice to meet you and thanks for saying hello when you spotted me! 😎
@sreerenjk3410 Жыл бұрын
Perfect one for my upcoming 30 days exclusive Italian trip .
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
awesome! glad you think so!! Good to hear. When are you going?
@Kangasconrad Жыл бұрын
great video Gregor. its now been 7 months since my last Italy trip. I need to go back sooner than 16 years between!
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
yes, time to come back!!!
@paulgreengod Жыл бұрын
Me too about 8 months. I can't stop thinking about it. I want to go back so much...I've never felt so alive.
@justice9577 7 ай бұрын
You are the best
@GregorBrown 7 ай бұрын
THANK U!
@hayleyscomet1 Жыл бұрын
Excellent new video. We will be there in 40 days Gregor. 20 days total. Flying into Rome and out of Milan . Would love to meet you.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that. I hope this one helps, it's a compilation of many of may best videos for Italy.
@BlueSuedeShoesDance Жыл бұрын
In Puglia there are 2 airports Bari and Brindisi. There is a good train and bus system in this region too.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
I made a separate video on the region but yes very good points
@jroar123 21 күн бұрын
Plan your vacation and try to buy online. It will save you a lot of money.
@GiovannaSessa Ай бұрын
I am planning my family vacation for next year. I was considering flying from BC, Canada to Napoli. Maybe Rome is a better idea. Thank you for your tips. I will watch again to take notes and plan well. Also thank you for the other video about scams in Italy.
@GregorBrown Ай бұрын
hey, thanks for saying so. Happy to hear from you! Enjoy your travels.
@alessandroroveda2859 Ай бұрын
Sei super simpatico! 🔝😎
@ortizroided7587 11 сағат бұрын
wipe that turd off your tongue
@vdumoulin1974 2 ай бұрын
What’s the best way to go from Milan to Rome? Train or Airplane? 10 days trips coming soon ; Siena, Florence, Cinque-Terre, Garda, Milan and back to Rome
@GregorBrown 2 ай бұрын
Definitely a train
@nomadic683 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I can’t wait to have a Frappuccino in Italy! Venti size too! With or without caramel drizzled on top, I’m not sure. Definitely gonna order it with Whipped cream.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
haha, do it. I love to see the Italians faces when you asks for these "foreign" things. ;)
@nomadic683 Жыл бұрын
@@GregorBrown actually, it’s a joke I told to my friend’s kids 18 years ago in Florence. They grew up in Florence and spent their summers in the US. They responded that they actually love Frappuccinos when they visited their grandparents in Calif. I’ll be seeing them this May in Florence for first time in 18 years! I’ll be reminding them of my joke. Maybe throw em a new one.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
I thought you were joking and I think it would be funny if you asked for one at an Italian bar 😂😂😂
@amhamh1529 Жыл бұрын
Hi Good coverage 👍🏼 but what about the luggage where do we keep it on the train journey?
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
There a space in the train cars
@homerchap Жыл бұрын
I will a lot of times let the airfare price decide where we go. We’re going to Naples this Wednesday. It’s our first time south of Rome.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
yeah, that's actually fun to do.
@peterknight1506 Жыл бұрын
My favorite coffee is a flat white because I'm Australian but I hate the UHT milk a lot of Cafes use.
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
In the good coffee shops here in Italy they use whole fresh milk but yes the cheaper shops will use UHT milk also many places here now offer almond or soy milk
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
My first time ever to have a flat white was when I was traveling in Adelaide
@peterknight1506 Жыл бұрын
@@GregorBrown Adelaide that’s where I’m from no UHT milk here thankfully
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
great. It's a big Euro thing
@patcappelli2332 21 күн бұрын
Those are major international airports you missed out the best part of Italy Marche they have a small airport. You should visit Marche where the Italians go to holiday.
@GregorBrown 21 күн бұрын
Good recommendation to everyone and I have been there many times including on one of my first visits to Italy to visit Jesi and drink Its white verdicchio wine. The rolling hills in that area are amazing. There are so many hilltop, villages and classic places to visit.
@charmmaine9802 5 ай бұрын
Hi! We will be coming from Finland. We are planning to go to Venice, Pisa, Rome and San Giovanni Rotondo. What do you suggest that we go from south to north or the other way around? Thanks in advance!
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
Your itinerary sounds amazing! Traveling from south to north or vice versa in Italy can both work well, but starting from the south might allow you to gradually explore towards Venice in the north. Safe travels! 🇮🇹🔄
@wilson9hern Ай бұрын
I Booked A Return Home From Sorrento To Naples Airport,,, Hope I Made A Right Choice
@michaeiprice4911 22 күн бұрын
Im planning on flying into Milano with a few pairs of underwear and socks and buying everything else I want there. I am flying into Milano then heading south but want to get some shopping done in the fashion capital of the world!
@GregorBrown 22 күн бұрын
That is a perfect idea, and i'm happy to hear you're doing it.
@GregorBrown 22 күн бұрын
Where do you plan on shopping?
@jandeccio9093 Жыл бұрын
Have you heard of Holafly for your data instead of a sim card? What is your opinion??
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
Vodafone I'd recommend in Italy.
@createwithjada9982 Жыл бұрын
Is the last two weeks of June good to visit?
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
Yes, for sure. Starting to get warm but hey, you'll love it.
@charity2727 3 ай бұрын
Hey did you use Wise to convert money before you lived there?
@GregorBrown 3 ай бұрын
Yes, Wise is a great tool for managing money abroad with lower fees. Definitely recommended for anyone moving or traveling frequently! 💸 I still use it!
@Mario-cf2ee Жыл бұрын
"Obrigado"
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
I loved Portugal
@Antonio-so3nq 5 ай бұрын
Ti sei dimenticato la piú straordinaria regione dell'Italia, la Sardegna con le spiagge tra le più belle al mondo, con monumenti unici al mondo : nuraghi, pozzi sacri, chiese romantiche e tanta tradizione e ospitalità.... e tanto buon cibo
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
Hai assolutamente ragione, Antonio. La Sardegna è un gioiello incredibile dell'Italia. I've been many times but for someone in a first trip to Italy, I would not recommend Sardinia due to the logistics. However, what an incredible gem with its breathtaking beaches and rich cultural heritage. Thanks for the reminder! 🇮🇹)
@frankmlopresti4857 9 ай бұрын
If you have your train ahead of time, I have been told that you have to validate your ticket, how do you do that.
@GregorBrown 9 ай бұрын
It depends on the ticket. On the tickets where it's needed there's a machine to do it. Info in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqmPpdKk0tCyh2Q.html
@dallasstephens8287 17 күн бұрын
I’m flying in to Malpensa and need to go to Milano Centrale, would you recommend the bus or train. I am travelling on my own so want to be safe. I am also planning to walk from Centrale to my Hotel which is nearby. Is it safe for me to do so? It will be approximately 8 pm. Great video too, thank you.
@GregorBrown 17 күн бұрын
Yes, you will have no problem and I do.Suggest the train as the train is not held up by traffic.And it's very convenient With the station riot at the airport.
@dallasstephens8287 17 күн бұрын
@@GregorBrown Thankyou!
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
Hey Gregor, have you heard of American's recently being unable to withdraw cash from Italian ATMS? We were fine for our first 2.5 stops and now all of a sudden, both my wife and I get rejected right before the cash comes out. Very frustrating...
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
No. I'd call your bank. It should not be a problem. I use mine all the time
@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын
@@GregorBrown We have, both of ours and they keep saying everything looks great on their side. They mentioned other bank members have had trouble too, but only in Italy. Crazy that it worked for 2 straight weeks and then randomly, same ATM machine the next day, no bueno.
@beth12725 5 ай бұрын
What about the Naples airport? How is that?
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
Naples Airport is relatively small compared to other major Italian airports but is well connected and offers a range of services to facilitate your travels to and from this vibrant city.
@ginazargarian8451 5 ай бұрын
How can i get from Rome to Pompei city? thank you
@GregorBrown 5 ай бұрын
To get from Rome to Pompeii, you can take a high-speed train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale, and then switch to a local Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii. It's a convenient and scenic route! 🚄🇮🇹
@joem80003 11 ай бұрын
Hi. I would like to travel to italy for my 62 birthday next year they have a prepaid debit carde
@GregorBrown 11 ай бұрын
That sounds like a perfect birthday gift for yourself
@joem80003 11 ай бұрын
@@GregorBrown how you not carry a lot o euros with you when you travel?
@GregorBrown 11 ай бұрын
I carry cash but you can get away with using credit card in most places.
@sandradowling7239 Жыл бұрын
Your recommendation for southern Italy was disappointing, Rome to Naples and back? Like there’s so much more in southern Italy 😳🤔
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
You have given me an idea for a new video so thank you
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
But yes with someone who has only seven days they have to limit where they are traveling and cannot see everything
@sandradowling7239 Жыл бұрын
@@GregorBrown look forward to seeing it😀, l enjoy your vlogs they are v informative and interesting, you do a great job so l don’t mean to be critical atall x
@GregorBrown Жыл бұрын
THANKS! ;)
@violetgaribyan-jg9ll 5 ай бұрын
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@goodphone156 10 ай бұрын
Why you do use the airport to move between cities in Italy??!!!! There are speed trains that are exceptional!!!
@GregorBrown 10 ай бұрын
did I say fly between cities?
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