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Missing Your Italian Train Because Security or Passport Control Was Slow
A slow airport queue does not normally make your train ticket automatically valid on a later departure. If you are ...
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Name Wrong on an Italian Train Ticket: When a Typo Matters
A spelling mistake on a train booking is worth fixing before you travel. On many Trenitalia and all Italo services, ...
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Boarding an Italian Train at a Later Station Than Booked
On many Italian trains, you can use the same booked train even if you join it at a later stop ...
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Ordering at an Italian Deli Counter: Salumi, Formaggi and Sliced-to-Order Food
The usual routine is simple: take a queue number if the counter uses one, wait until your number appears or ...
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Pizza al Taglio in Italy: How to Choose a Size and Pay by Weight
The easiest way to order pizza al taglio in Italy is to point at the tray you want, indicate how ...
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Where and How to Buy Bread Daily in Italy
The easiest place to get everyday bread is a neighborhood panificio, panetteria, or forno. Go in the morning for the ...
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Italian Bakery Queue Tickets: When to Take a Number Before Ordering
Look for a ticket dispenser or numbered display as soon as you enter. If there is one, take a number ...
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Italian Market Price Signs: Per Chilo, Al Pezzo and Per Etto Explained
The number on a market stall is not always the amount you will pay. First check the unit beside it. ...
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Short Leather-Making Workshops in Florence: What You Can Finish in a Day
A short leather-making workshop in Florence can leave you with a finished keyring, card holder, wallet, notebook cover, or belt, ...
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