http://www.italofile.com/2008/08/07/whats-on-in-italy-august-2008/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:38:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=7274 http://www.italofile.com/2008/08/07/whats-on-in-italy-august-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-164 mmr Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:33:28 +0000 http://www.italofile.com/?p=179#comment-164 In my experience, the locals are unforgiving of any and everyone. ;-) As far as driving, it will certainly be more difficult in the city centers, where you'll encounter congestion, traffic restrictions, and agressive drivers. The winding country roads don't usually pose much of a problem for foreigners, as far as other drivers are concerned. Just be mindful of traffic signs (Slow Travel Italy has a good primer at http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/road_signs/index.htm). In my experience, the locals are unforgiving of any and everyone. As far as driving, it will certainly be more difficult in the city centers, where you’ll encounter congestion, traffic restrictions, and agressive drivers. The winding country roads don’t usually pose much of a problem for foreigners, as far as other drivers are concerned. Just be mindful of traffic signs (Slow Travel Italy has a good primer at http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/road_signs/index.htm).

]]> http://www.italofile.com/2008/08/07/whats-on-in-italy-august-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Karen Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:10:58 +0000 http://www.italofile.com/?p=179#comment-161 I know it's crazy, but we were thinking of heading to Rome this weekend from Naples. I'm not sure I can hack a trip to the beach with the rest of gli italiani! Thanks for the heads up on what's on. I'm interested in that Vietnam photo collection! - Karen I know it’s crazy, but we were thinking of heading to Rome this weekend from Naples. I’m not sure I can hack a trip to the beach with the rest of gli italiani! Thanks for the heads up on what’s on. I’m interested in that Vietnam photo collection! – Karen

]]> http://www.italofile.com/2008/08/07/whats-on-in-italy-august-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Sam Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:37:52 +0000 http://www.italofile.com/?p=179#comment-160 I was wondering how save it is on the roads, I mean driving yourself, since we were thinking of hiring a car on our trip to Italy, but we’re not very experienced drivers and worry about windy country roads, or busy traffic. Are the locals unforgiving of clueless tourists behind the wheel? I was wondering how save it is on the roads, I mean driving yourself, since we were thinking of hiring a car on our trip to Italy, but we’re not very experienced drivers and worry about windy country roads, or busy traffic. Are the locals unforgiving of clueless tourists behind the wheel?

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