A Few Tips When Traveling to Italy

Ah, Italy! This place is known to be one of the more romantic countries in the world. Italy is located in Southern Europe, and looking at the country on a map, is well known for being shaped like a boot. Italy shares it boundaries with France, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia. The capital is Rome.

Now that you know a little bit about Italy’s background, it’s time for a review of the climate. If you are traveling in the summer time, it can be very hot. When in Rome, the sun can tend to be a little overbearing. Knowing this, it is often advised for a person to pack non-clingy clothes, hats, sandals, shorts and plenty of sunscreen! Even though the temperatures in Rome can be high, the overall climate of Italy is very diverse. Depending on your location, the climate can be humid subtropical (Turin, for example) or Mediterranean (Liguria) or snowy and cold in the higher altitude areas. Therefore, if you’re planning to travel all over the country of Italy, try to keep in mind the varying climates and what types of clothes best suit each destination.

That’s not all! There are many, many things to look at when in Italy. Historical structures such as the Parthenon, the Coliseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are all major tourist locations. Even the Vatican could be a nice pit stop on your journey! Whichever tourist spot you end up picking, there is almost always a little bit of history for you to learn about.