Many tourists fall into the trap of eating at restaurants with English menus, aggressive staff outside, or plastic food displays. These places often serve overpriced, low-quality meals far from authentic.
Avoid it: Walk a few streets away from major tourist spots. Look for places filled with locals, handwritten menus, and daily specials (piatti del giorno). Google and TripAdvisor can help, but so can your instincts.
Italy, a country synonymous with breathtaking landscapes, historic cities, and culinary delights, often finds its most famous landmarks swamped with tourists. Yet, beyond the crowded streets of Venice and the bustling piazzas of Rome, lies a treasure trove of stunning locales untouched by the waves of tourism.