204. Tips for your first trip to Italy and/or a refresh!

204. Tips for your first trip to Italy and/or a refresh!

From Kimberly's Italy Travel by Kimberly Holcombe

January 21, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Kimberly and Tommaso share essential tips for a smooth first trip to Italy, covering arrival, transportation, and local etiquette.

Please follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share essential tips for a smooth first trip to Italy. They offer advice on everything from arrival to transportation and local etiquette. This episode helps travelers avoid common mistakes and enjoy their Italian experience. Key Points for First-Timers: Arrival and Taxis: When you arrive at the airport, look for official white taxis with city emblems or company names. Do not accept rides from unauthorized individuals offering cheaper fares. Have your hotel address ready and practice the correct pronunciation beforehand to tell it to the driver. Using translation apps can help. Hotel Expectations: Be ready for smaller hotel rooms, beds, and cars compared to what you might expect. Air conditioning may not be as strong or as flexible as in other countries. It might have temperature limits or seasonal availability. Coffee Culture and Etiquette: To order coffee, pay at the “Cassa” (cash register) first, get a receipt, then take it to the barista. A “latte” in Italy is mostly steamed milk. Research coffee options like espresso, macchiato, ristretto and cappuccino…

People in this episode

Host: Kimberly Holcombe

Guest: Tommaso

Topics covered

  • travel tips
  • Italy
  • first trip
  • local etiquette
  • transportation

Keywords

  • Italy travel
  • first trip tips
  • Italian coffee culture
  • train travel
  • hotel expectations

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Places: Italy

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