I will reply regarding my city, as Italy is wide and there are many differences between cities and surroundings.
In Rome, never, never, go around the city with a lot of cash in your pocket/bag.
In public transportations, always keep your values on the front side, not in the back (in your trousers, or in a bag).
Leave your passport at the hotel.
Don't be fooled by tourist traps in the center; some are good restaurants, but many are only fake ancient roman restaurants; ask your local local guide.
Buy in advance tickets for Vatican Museum, you will skip a very long line.
If you want to ride like a local, you can rent a scooter, but remember that romans traffic rules are really different from the rest of the world!
If you are planning to come India. Keep in mind these below things.
India can be a wee bit unnerving for the first-time visitor. The lifestyle and culture is totally different from the West.Basically our country is famous for - vivid culture, cricket, Bollywood film industry, festivals, spirituality, population, freedom struggle, food and of course Taj Mahal.
DONT's
Do not wear shoes inside a temple (religious place) or home
Do not eat food or pass objects with your left hand
Do not point your finger or touch anything with your feet
Do not wear skimpy clothes
Do not expect punctuality
Do not show affection in public
Do not be offended by probing questions
Do not expect to pay for everything with a credit card
Do not drink or smoke in public places and don’t do drugs!
Do not expect everyone to speak English
Do not think of beef (strictly prohibited)
DO NOT address those elder to you by name
DO NOT trust people easily
Leather articles are forbidden to be carried in most of the Hindu and Jain temples. Taking photograph of the deity in a temple is normally not permitted.
DO's
It is advisable to cover yourself with travel insurance for thefts, loss and medi-claim.
Carry proper maps of the places proposed to visit in India, as signboards are often absent.
Try to reach a station during daytime if traveling on your own.
In any case avoid persistent touts and taxi-wallahs at airport/stations/bus stand to help you find your hotel.
Always use tourist assistance desk for proper advice.
Women traveling alone in certain deserted places should avoid walking at odd hours.
One should cover his/her head with a cloth while in a Gurudwara or Dargah.
Take care of proper disposal of your rubbish always whether you are exploring desert, or Himalayas or beaches or anywhere else.
Always drink safe mineral water and take well-cooked food.
Don't eat anything offered by fellow travelers on train or road travels. It might have sleeping pills. Always travel reserved class in trains.
Always chain and lock your luggage under your berth in a train. Don't keep anything valuable near the window. Always carry plenty of water, fluids in trains. A lone woman traveler may request to be accommodated near other women travelers.
Don't tip unreasonably and unnecessarily in a hotel. The NEWS soon spreads in the hotel and by the time you checkout there will be a group of them saluting you to expect something.
Lastly I will say, there is always exceptional for everything. Better contact any LG, we will love to help you in exploring our incredible India.
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