Going to Italy, what is it like?

Question

Ok im going to Italy in February with my school. Im starting to save my money now, and i am planning to bring 1500 american dollars. Do you think that this will be enough, considering it is more expensive over there than it is here in the states?
What is the weather like in Italy during the month of Feb? In NY, where im from, it is very very cold, but Im just not sure if its going to be as cold over there as it is in NY.
Also, what kind of clothes should I bring? We're going to be walking all day, and I know that in Italy people dress very sophisticated. I was thinking of bringing black pants and like 1 pair of good jeans to wear. For shoes, i was thinking of buying a pair of coach sneakers, since we are going to be walking alot. As for a bag to carry around, im not sure if i should buy a north face back pack or just a little messenger bag.
And finally my last question, what foods do you suggest I try? Other than pizza, gelatos, and pasta, what are some other great italian dishes?

Answer 1

Italy will be cold in Feb. Much like NYC.

They dress very western, like the US.
Other than pasta, which you'll love, try their veal dishes or pork.

Osso Buco is wonderful, the calf's knee.

Too many foods to mention. All great.

Lose some weight before going or your clothes won't fit on return. Else take some larger sizes. LOL
I gained 15 lbs. in two weeks on my first trip.
Ate my way through Italy.
Always did.

Answer 2

Weather will probably be similar to NY, a little warmer in Rome and the south, but be prepared.
The dress is less casual and more sophisticated there,; wear nice pants of a skirt, find some shoes that are comfortable but look nicer than sneakers, and beware the pickpockets. they can be any age, size or gender. It is best to buy one of the pouches you wear next to your body for cash and carry small purse and try not to look like a tourist.
i recommend taking a credit card and a debit card for cash, no travellers checks. You can buy some euros at a bank here before you go, so when you arrive you don't have to immediately go find an ATM.
The food will be fabulous and you will walk a LOT. i hope you get to visit Florence becasue it is a shoppers paradise and has the Michelangelo museum as wel as others, of course.

Answer 3

when i went to italy with my school the weather was pretty much like it would be here [im from new jersey]....we walked a lot so it was good that i has sneakers....im not sure if coach sneakers are comfortable....but you might not want to spend money on coach sneakers for italy...in case it might rain or if you have to go through dirt or something...get a regular pair you wont miss if they get dirty....they dress casually like us....but nothing too casual [get me?] something like jeans but a nice pair....a nice version of everything [pants, shirt, skirt, etc...]...as for your bag...there are tons of pickpockets in italy [in europe really...haha] so take a bag thats small enough that you can keep an eye on it but big enough to hold the things you want to put into it....now food is a complicated subject....even though you said no pizza...try it...it tastes very different from ours [its better] and when you sit down at the restaurant just ask for the special...it should be very italian and different...take more money [a lot more money] trust me a lot of things will catch your eye over there...so money is extremely important especially if you plan on bringing back gifts...i hope you have tons of fun in italy...

Answer 4

The question is more complex than it seems to be... In February the weather is very various and fast-changing, typically it's cold in the north and warm in the south.
Take with you a credit card and change some cash in euros before you leave.
The clothes.... wear the ones you prefer :-P

Where are you going in Italy? Rome, Florence, Venice... other cities...?

Answer 5

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