An Italian holiday may be a priceless experience for those who have enjoyed all this country has to offer. But the summer of 2023 will go down as one of the priciest in history after a slew of price gouging scandals at cafes and restaurants that have affected foreign tourists and Italians alike.

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    1 year ago

    I normally go off the beaten path when I visit a country. Tourist attractions are always, always more expensive. Whether it’s Marrakech, Venise or Rome.

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      1 year ago

      Mate, even the Italian prime minister, who has a farmhouse in Puglia, has gone abroad for her vacation.

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      1 year ago

      The problem there is risk of crime, in my experience. However, it was always better food, but can get sketchy.

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      1 year ago

      Hey, any quick recommendations you’d have for Marrakesh? Going there in a couple of weeks and I only managed to find out about the most popular spots so far.