Travel Information From Botswana to Italy

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to ""adventurous eating"")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Italy.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Italy is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.
Tick-borne Encephalitis:
For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Italian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = ciao
Good morning = Buon giorno
Good afternoon = Buon pomeriggio
Goodbye = Arrivederci
Nice to meet you = Lieto di conoscerti

Conversational

How are you? = Come stai?
I am good thank you = sto bene grazie
What’s your name? = Come ti chiami?
My name is … = Il mio nome è …
Do you speak English? = Lei parla inglese?
I don’t speak … = non parlo...
How do you say… in … = Come si dice... in...
I don’t understand = Non capisco

Basics

Yes = sì
No = No
Please = Per favore
Thank you = Grazie
You’re welcome = Prego
Excuse me please (as a question) = Mi scusi, per favore
Excuse me (as sorry) = Mi scusi
Wait = Attesa
Hurry up = Affrettarsi
Go away = Andare via
Let’s go to = Andiamo a
I want to go to … = Voglio andare a …
A little bit = Un po
A lot = Molto

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Ristorante
Do you have? … = Hai? …
Not too spicy = Non troppo piccante
It was delicious = È stato delizioso
The bill, please = Il conto per favore
How much? = Quanto?
Very expensive = Molto costoso
Can you reduce the price? = Puoi ridurre il prezzo?
Please can I have a beer? = Per favore, posso avere una birra?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Macchina
Bus = Autobus
Right = la destra
Left = Sono partiti
Straight = diritto
Stop here = Fermati qui

Places

Downtown = In centro
Street = Strada
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museo
Mall = Centro commerciale
Market = il mercato
Hospital = Ospedale
Doctor = Medico
Police = Polizia
Post office = Ufficio postale
Bank = Banca

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Che ore sono?
Today = In data odierna
Tomorrow = Domani
The day after tomorrow = Il giorno dopo domani
Yesterday = Ieri
When? = Quando?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Dov'è la toilette?
Help me, please = Aiutami per favore
Call an ambulance = Chiama un'ambulanza
I don’t feel goo = Non mi sento bene

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Rome

Rome is famous for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and a sprawling metropolis of Classical architecture. But the city is known for more than its ancient history: it is home to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, incredible food, gardens and art, and a world-famous film industry.

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Overcharging

Stories of tourists hit by comically large bills for a round of gelato or a pasta lunch in Rome or Venice regularly hit the headlines. One of the easiest ways to avoid the possibility of being overcharged, either legitimately or not, is to find a bar or restaurant just a little away from the tourist site you're visiting. Sometimes even a couple of streets will make all the difference. And, if you need a coffee or drink in a heavily touristed street do what locals do – stand at the bar rather than sitting down.

Ways to avoid an unpleasant surprise at the end of your meal include:

– Always ask for a written menu, or look for it behind the bar, and ask for il conto (your restaurant bill or cheque) when it’s time to pay; if they make up the bill on only on a piece of paper and you aren't happy, press for a ricevuta fiscal ­– an official tax receipt.

– Be aware that extra charges are often perfectly legitimate, if not always fair; they include a traditional per person pane e coperto – in essence a cover charge, sometimes including bread for the table – and, mostly in touristy restaurants, a mandated servizio charge, that takes the place of a tip.

– Understand that fish and seafood is often listed a etto, by the 100g, rather than by the dish.

– In places with sea views, such as the Cinque Terre or Amalfi, always make sure to check for fine print that mandates a hefty minimum per person charge (one that they may insist be applied even to small children dining with you).

If you still believe you have been ripped off, you can refuse to pay, and if the restaurant threatens to not allow you to leave, call the police on 112.

Worried you're being overcharged in a museum or sight? Ask to see the official entrance prices and, again, ask for an official receipt.

The fashion scam

Routine Vaccines: Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include
• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19:
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Cholera:
Vaccination may be considered for adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Cholera is presumed to be present in India. Cholera is rare in travelers but can be severe. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Hepatitis A:
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to India.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B:
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to India.

Japanese Encephalitis:
Recommended for travelers who
• Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
• Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
• Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
• Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.


Malaria:
CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of India take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles:
Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies:
Rabid dogs are commonly found in India. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in India, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to India.

Typhoid:
Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever:
Any traveler (except infants <9 months old) arriving by air or sea without a yellow fever vaccination certificate is detained in isolation for up to 6 days if that person—

1) arrives within 6 days of departure from an area with risk of YF virus transmission,
2) has been in such an area in transit (except those passengers and members of flight crews who, while in transit through an airport in an area with risk of YF virus transmission, remained in the airport during their entire stay and the health officer agrees to such an exemption),
3) arrives on a ship that started from or touched at any port in an area with risk of YF virus transmission up to 30 days before its arrival in India, unless such a ship has been disinsected in accordance with the procedure recommended by WHO, or
4) arrives on an aircraft that has been in an area with risk of YF virus transmission and has not been disinsected in accordance with the Indian Aircraft Public Health Rules, 1954, or as recommended by WHO.

Transport traps

Although an increased police presence has somewhat tamped the scammers at Milan and Rome’s main train stations, they are certainly still working them. Don't let anyone ‘help’ you when using a ticket machine. Likewise, Don't allow anyone to carry your luggage, even if they say they are official porters and have a trolly, as such a thing no longer exists. Both are a ruse to either distract you while you are robbed or, more likely, to demand a hefty ‘fee’ for their service or time.

When using public transport, make sure you know when and if you need to validate paper tickets, in case you encounter ticket inspectors, either real ones or imposters. It’s often easiest to buy a pass, either from a vending machine or from the tourist office or pre order it by mail.

Taxis are regulated throughout Italy – avoid anyone who isn't driving an official metered vehicle. Always make sure the meter is turned on for you and note that taxis can legitimately charge extra for each piece of luggage and a cover for their journey to you, depending which city you are in. Do your research so you know what these charges are and what a typical trip will cost.

Jewelry scam

No, you Don't want that friendship bracelet, you Don't want to feed the pigeons, nor is that ‘gold’ ring something you may have dropped. These are all a prelude for extracting various amounts of money from you, from a euro to five or 10 or more.

Watch out for these approaches in big city squares such as the Piazza del Duomo in Milan or Venice’s Piazza San Marco. If you find the approaches poignant – these are usually people in need of an income, rather than seasoned criminals, after all – quickly hand over some loose euros as a gift, but Don't engage.

Tax police scam

Italy’s Guardia di Finanza­ ­– ­­it’s tax and anti corruption force – are entitled to ask you, the purchaser, to show your receipts after any transaction. This is done to ensure shop or restaurant owners are fulfilling their tax obligations by recording every sale. While it’s not a common occurrence, it can happen and, very occasionally, is faked by the unscrupulous. Officers will usually be in uniform, but are sometimes dressed in plain clothes, which makes it hard to know if they are the real deal. You cannot be fined, even if you can't produce a receipt, so if the ‘officers’ then ask to see ID, politely ask for the badge number, or call the 112 and request assistance.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Italy is Catholicism
• Avoid making generalised comments about Italian crime, corruption, the Mafia or Italy’s involvement in World War II.
• Do not joke about the Catholic Church or the Pope when in the company of older Italians. The younger generations are often quite relaxed about these topics and open to deprecating humour, but it can seriously offend the elderly.
• Do not critique Italian food or suggest ways it could be changed for improvement. Italians are deeply proud of their cuisine.
• Avoid criticising the Italian culture, people or nation. Though many Italians openly complain about their country or lament about how it is being ‘ruined’ by current politicians, remember that they are still very proud of their homeland (patria) and its cultural contributions to the world. Foreign criticism is unlikely to be appreciated.
• Do not assume all countries in the Mediterranean are the same. They may share cultural similarities, such as a strong family focus, but Italy is very different from neighbouring countries.
• Avoid drawing on stereotypical ideas of Italian culture when making conversation.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Italy?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Italy. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Italy is ranked 31th in the world. The national health service in Italy, Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), provides residents with free or low-cost healthcare that includes access to general practitioners (GPs), treatment at public hospitals, subsidised medicines, lab services, ambulance services and certain specialist care.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.