In most big cities and heavily touristed areas in Italy, hotel and restaurant staff, shopkeepers, and museum attendants will almost certainly speak at least some English. But venture to smaller towns ...

To get started with basic Italian, learn essential phrases like "Ciao" (hello/bye), "Grazie" (thank you), and "Per favore" (please). Mastering common greetings and expressions of politeness is crucial ...

I was raised in Italy, and I often see tourists doing things I wish they wouldn't. Try to learn some basic Italian words and don't eat your spaghetti with a fork and spoon. Be careful when driving ...