{"id":81205,"date":"2025-02-22T08:21:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T21:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=81205"},"modified":"2025-12-02T08:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T21:13:37","slug":"american-travel-to-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/american-travel-to-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know as an American traveling to Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time I went to Italy<\/a>, I spent the entire trip saying \u2018scusa<\/em>\u2019 (excuse you) instead of ‘scusi<\/em>\u2019 (excuse me). I did not realize my rude translation mistake until I was on the flight home and let\u2019s just say I was mortified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling as an American can feel daunting \u2013 you don\u2019t want to be that traveler who fumbles the local customs. And you definitely don\u2019t want to be the rude tourist saying, \u2018EXCUSE YOU!\u2019 when you\u2019re trying to be polite. Yikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s your first time in Italy or your tenth, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes, embrace the culture and make the most of your trip. It’s important to consider who you are going with<\/a>, ensure you blend in<\/a>, embrace the cultural differences<\/a>, have the right tips <\/a>and know the logistics<\/a>. And then there’s the whole reverse cultural shock<\/a> thing… It seems like a lot, but that’s what I’m here for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I go to Italy solo or with a group?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I wondered the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought traveling solo was the best way to see Italy \u2013 until I did it. Now that I\u2019ve dabbled in both solo traveling and group trips, I recommend traveling with a small group and a local <\/em>\u2013 the local part is the real game changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can go to Rome and visit the Colosseum but not everyone can go to Rome and eat a home-cooked meal in a local\u2019s home away from the chaos of the city. Culturally rich adventure is where it\u2019s at and that\u2019s what you get on a trip with Intrepid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traveling alone can be liberating, but let\u2019s be real \u2013 it’s also exhausting. Constantly planning where to eat, what to do, how to get around, what\u2019s culturally appropriate, what to see, how to get it all done in one trip \u2013 it’s a mental marathon just to survive the day. The decision fatigue is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With Intrepid, you get: <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n