patrick_y
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I find it strange you declare it as your favorite country and yet you haven't been there yet.
Italy holds a special place in my heart; after more than a dozen visits, I've found it to be a wonderfully diverse country—sometimes chaotic, sometimes serene, but always incredibly beautiful. I personally believe that truly experiencing a place is key to calling it a "favorite." While research and admiration offers great insights, there's no substitute for the firsthand feeling.
I'm really looking forward to visiting Milano next year! Last time I was in Milano, I came back with 20 kilograms of dry pasta! Customs was not amused - but after I explained that American dry pasta doesn't taste as good and doesn't come out "al dente," the agent smiled, waved me through, and told me there was no specific limit on pasta as long as it was for personal consumption.
I have never been, but Italy conjures up these thoughts
for me. For some reason Italy has become my favorite country, and I will get there at some point. When I think of Italy I think of cars, wine, beautiful women, premiuim leather goods, good food, clothing, scenery etc.If anyone else has more to add please ...
Tom, I'm telling your wife😈
Seriously, I feel the same. My wife and I are going for the first time in late August.
Traffic, Noise & Chaos (take ear plugs)
From a Guide to Italy "The streets turn into chaos in a wink of an eye. Everyone seems to know everyone, expressions include; the honk of a horn, a yell out the window, or chatting in the middle of the street; blocking traffic. There is a law for mufflers...
You were there in a French car - maybe that’s the issue 😉😁
Taking one of Maranello’s finest would even get you standing ovations from the police 😉🏎️
I just remembered the time we went in via the Alps
We spent a week in the forgotten upper corner of Italy, near Barolo. Cazalea ...
I find it strange you declare it as your favorite country and yet you haven't been there yet.
Italy holds a special place in my heart; after more than a dozen visits, I've found it to be a wonderfully diverse country—sometimes chaotic, sometimes serene, but always incredibly beautiful. I personally believe that truly experiencing a place is key to...
😂
It’s a strong statement for sure. But I do know Thomas likes pens and coffee. And leather goods. And maybe some watches. So it’s not as bleak as it may seem. (All in jest Thomas).
Situation is not as bleak as it seems, I'll get there.
And yes, I kinda like watches too,
Get there soon!
Where would you go in Italy? It's really hard for me to pick a favorite place in the very long country!
I once heard Italy described as...
...a third-world country with first-world design : )
Harry Lime quote
Allow me to quote Harry Lime/Orson Welles from the movie The Third Man: In Italy, for thirty tears under the Borgoias, they had warfare, terror, murder and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance. In Switzerland, t...
The first time you go you will do the 'usual' stuff...
...which is fine. But on successive visits, get further and further into the countryside. I still have relatives there that I haven't seen for 15 years. But it's so nice to stay in a hill town in the middle of nowhere : )
Several things to like about Italy …
The cars … The boats … The beaches … The Nonnas ! … I hope this encourages you to visit sometime soon. ...
Italy is my favorite travel destination. I've been there over 50 times and will keep going.
Just do it, go and then go again and again! Every time I go I discover something new and fantastic. Super touristic spots are long done and now I 1) avoid going to the most touristic places, 2) if I happen to be in super touristic ones I prefer walking ar...
Great stuff.
I am from Como, which in the past few years has become one of the super touristic places in Italy. I always love that tourist come visit, of course (many people here disagree, though). Just be warned: this city is pretty small and the surroundigs are not ...
Indeed.
The real problems is that not many cities here are structured to receive so many tourists all at once. Rome, Florence, Milan and to some extent even Venice can hold that many people, most of other places can not.
Naples to Amalfi
Is a great driving experience if you have the nerves! I hope you get to go soon. My favorite European destination.
