What is the most common mistake you find that readers make when planning their trips to Italy?
I think most of the mistakes people make, whether it’s regarding travel or not, have to do with expectations. Set your expectations appropriately and you’re in a much better position to enjoy whatever it is you’re doing (or at least be prepared for whatever could be problematic). With Italy specifically, the way this comes up over and over again has to do with the perception people have about how easy it is to get around the country. I routinely get emails from people saying, “I’ve got five days in Italy – I know it’s not much time, but I’d like to see Venice, Florence, and Rome, with maybe a side trip to Pisa and the Cinque Terre. Is this possible?” I’m exaggerating for emphasis, but not by much. I’m constantly amazed at what people think is reasonable. My first piece of advice in every single one of those cases is the same – look at a map. I honestly think people don’t realize how far apart, say, Venice and Rome are – nor do they bother looking up travel times. They just assume that
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