Don't let your dream become a nightmare - Safety tips for Italy.

Everyone has probably already heard of the infamous scourge of pick-pockets and scammers throughout Europe’s major tourist centers. Well, most of the rumors are actually quite true! But these scams, pickpockets, and other bad elements can be easily avoided so that your dream trip remains your dream trip and not a nightmare!

How Travelistas Avoid Bad Food.

Traveling in Italy poses some interesting culinary challenges. While most people think Italy is probably the ONE place on Earth where every meal is fantastic, it's very often the case that you can walk away from lunch thinking you went to Olive Garden down on Main Street, USA.

Here are the top things to look for when choosing a place to eat in Italy if you don't want to anger the foodie gods:

Driving through Italy? Don't forget to do this!

Most people have fantastical visions of driving through Tuscany in a convertible, wind blowing through their hair in the warm Tuscan sun, visiting wineries and quaint towns on the way, and maybe meeting and irresistibly attractive Italian named Marco, or Alessia.

While this is not that far off from the truth, your Italian Paradise can be ruined by failing to do this one thing…