Scontrino in Italy: What Customers Really Need to Do
Scontrino in Italy: what customers are actually obliged to do. Why businesses are required to issue a receipt, yet customers have faced no penalties since 2003.
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Tips & Tricks
Here you'll find tips & tricks! Your Vivere in Italien.
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No vest at the dinner table: restaurateur in Conegliano lays down the law
No vest at the table: In Conegliano, restaurateur Stefano Durante is drawing a firm line on dress code at his Italian restaurant with his "No uomini in canottiera" rule.
Sorting Rubbish in Italy: How the raccolta differenziata Works
Sorting rubbish in Italy: a simple guide to raccolta differenziata, with umido, secco, plastica, and porta a porta explained.
Starting a Business in Italy: The Legal Structures Every Expat Should Know
Starting a business in Italy: an overview of legal structures, benefits and risks, plus what newcomers should know about going self-employed.
Car Insurance in Italy: Rules, Costs and the Biggest Pitfalls
Car insurance in Italy: costs, rules and key differences. What drivers need to know to stay properly covered on the road.
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Taxi or Uber? Why Italy's Ride-Hailing World Plays by Different Rules
Is there Uber in Italy and in Rome? How taxis and ride-hailing services really work, what they cost and the best way to get around.
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Five Tourist Traps near the Colosseum in Rome: What Travellers Should Know
The Colosseum is a highlight of Rome. But typical tourist traps lurk all around this iconic monument. Here is how to spot and avoid the most common mistakes.
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From Bikini Bans to Littering Fines: How Costly Italy Can Get
From dress codes to hefty littering fines, these common mistakes can quickly turn an Italian holiday into a costly affair.
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