Italy and Europe travel tips

Practical advice from a Rome-based travel designer on pace, trains, flights, tipping, timing and booking.

A relaxed Italy holidayFewer bases, longer stays and one highlight a day: how to plan an Italy holiday you come home from rested, with free time built in.Trains in ItalyHow Italian trains work: coach and seat numbers, platform announcements, stamping regional tickets, luggage racks and staying safe at busy stations.Flying in EuropeWhat to know about flying in Europe: cabin and checked bag rules, busy airports like Fiumicino and Malpensa, and when the train beats the plane.Tipping in EuropeA practical guide to tipping in Italy and Europe: restaurants and the coperto, cafés, taxis, hotels, guides and drivers.When to goThe best seasons for Italy, how early to book the Vatican museums, top hotels and guides, and when to buy travel insurance.

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