$2 to cut a sandwich in half: The outrageous rip-offs targeting tourists in Italy
$2 to cut a sandwich in half: The outrageous rip-offs targeting tourists in Italy
Getting gouged is all part of the experience in tourist hot spots, but some Italy seems to be taking it to audacious new levels amid complaints Italians can no longer afford vacations at home.
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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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.
Mate, even the Italian prime minister, who has a farmhouse in Puglia, has gone abroad for her vacation.
The problem there is risk of crime, in my experience. However, it was always better food, but can get sketchy.
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.
Same.
How many fucking photos of the Mona Lisa or Eiffel Towers are these basic bitch tourists going to take?