Italy - Eataly

Italy 2014

(11.16.2014- 11.21.2014)

3 days in Rome, 1 day in Florence

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1. Shopping

Save your money and dive into the luxury of the brands for a cheaper cost!

Chanel:
The Classic - Medium Bag
Here is the cost if you buy in Italy vs US:

• Euro: 3550 = ~$4,455 - tax back ($500) = $3955 
• US: $4,900

Longchamp:

Foldable medium Size bag or Backpack

• Euro: 68 = $85.68 - tax back (___) 
• US: $125 (If you catch a Nordstrom or Bloomingdales 20% sale in Nov., you can get it for around $100)

2. Transportation

Rome: 
Easy to get around subway.

Florence:
Unfortunately there was not subway. Of course taxis are always available.

Cars: I noticed that the cars here are almost all hatches. Nothing to luxurious as us Americans like, which I thought it was interesting. Sometimes simple and clean is enough to get the job done.

3. Fashion

Fancy, spiffy and clean.

4. Flee Markets

Oddly enough, to get great buys, you must head to the flee markets.

5. FOOD

The food was delicious! Unlike most food in America, they don't add a lot of spices. It is quite simple, but very fresh. I believe every restaurant we ate at made their own pasta.

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Things to see in Rome:

1. Vatican Museums
• Long tour but worth it
2. St Peter’s Basilica
• If you are lucky, you may see the Pope! I did
3. Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
4. Castel Sant Angelo
5. Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
6. Pantheon
7. Musei Capitolini
8. The Trevi Fountain 
• Unfortunately it was under construction during the time I went, but don't forget to throw a coin over your back and make a wish!
9. The Spanish Steps
• You will find all your shopping needs here!