No matter where you travel, the locals always know the hot spots and the do's and don'ts of the land.
So, naturally you should want to blend in and experience travel like you are one of the residents.
For Italy, living like a local can be a challenge, but Trafalgar helps breaks down the best ways to travel like a local.
Learn some language
The best way to blend into a new place is to sound like you come from there. The locals all speak Italian, so do your part and learn some of their vocabularies and communicate in a new language, even if it is only some of the basic words.
Hit the back streets
The back alleys can be the go-to spots for many locals. While most tourists might opt for the big monuments, try something different and spend an afternoon walking through the back roads and discovering great shops and bars.
Learn the style
Italians have a different lifestyle than most, so when visiting, to feel like a local, you'll need to follow how the people live. Go to bed later, take in the late afternoon passeggiata and the later aperitivo, which is essentially a warm up for dinner.
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The café experience
Impress the locals with some language and order a coffee, Italian style. Once you've got your "un caffè", sit back, relax and people watch. Few things are finer in life than enjoying a good beverage while soaking up your surroundings.
Attend Mass
With so many historic churches throughout, attending Mass at one of them will help you have a true local Italian experience.
Dress up and be expressive
Italians are known for their great fashion as well as being animated individuals. If your goal is to live like a local, hit the shops and buy a fancy outfit and don't be afraid to gesture enthusiastically in your conversations. As a Trafalgar blogger notes, "in Italy, if it's not said emphatically, it's not said at all."
Travel with family
Famly is a huge part of the Italian culture. The bigger, the better. So, to travel like a local, you should be with your loved ones to make the trip truly unforgettable!
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