The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has added three villages in Italy to the 2023 list of Best Tourism Villages.
01.10.2023 - 10:13 / insider.com
I have the privilege to live in Rome, Italy's capital, and a pilgrimage destination for tourists worldwide.
Many of us love sharing our culture and history with others, but we don't like it when tourists act disrespectfully to our country and people.
Here are a few annoying things I see tourists do when they visit Italy.
Throwing salad and fries in a carefully curated pasta dish with no regard for the original dish's aesthetics or taste isn't cool. By doing so — or even by salting food before you try it — you'll never know what the dish was meant to be like.
Another low-stakes dinner-table crime to avoid is cutting up spaghetti or twirling it with a spoon instead of around the fork.
Please eat respectfully when dining at local restaurants.
It can be dangerous to drive in a city you aren't familiar with, especially if you're in a vehicle you're not entirely comfortable handling.
E-scooters, which are popular in many major cities, can be especially dangerous and it's infuriating when people abandon them in the middle of a walkway or park them where they're not supposed to.
Also, remember that driving a scooter isn't the same as driving a scooter in Rome, which can have uneven payment and get congested with visitors.
If you wouldn't litter and toss bottles in the street at home, don't do it here. Also, please stop destroying and vandalizing our historical monuments.
Although Italy is a popular tourist destination, it's also home to many people. Mind your volume when you're out late at night and respect your surroundings.
Avoid bringing up Italian stereotypes, too. It's great that you watched "The Godfather" but it's not an accurate depiction of everyone in Italy. And, no, we're not all intertwined with the mafia.
Italian is a difficult language and I don't expect the average tourist to be able to speak it. Still, a few basic words are handy.
At the very least, please attempt to say grazie (thank you) correctly. Don't ignore the last vowel. It's not "gra-tzi", it's "grah-tsi-eh."
That's all we ask. Grazie!
I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but no matter what Olive Garden may serve worldwide, chicken Parmesan isn't an authentic Italian recipe. Garlic bread? I've never heard of it on national soil.
When you come here, try our authentic local recipes instead of sticking with the basics you can get elsewhere.
I often see tourists' posts on social media that are captioned with incorrect info or geotagged in the wrong location. Don't do this. It takes just a few minutes to make sure you know where you are and to learn a little bit about it.
Also, use your discretion before you pose for funny photos or film random TikTok dances in front of monuments and memorials — it's pretty inconsiderate.
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The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has added three villages in Italy to the 2023 list of Best Tourism Villages.
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