when in rome. // 11.26.2008


I found this is a perfect little chart illustrating the different ways to get your caffeine fix. I highly recommend anyone traveling to italy print out a copy and keep it in their wallet as a little cheat sheet.You wouldn't want to embarrass yourself by asking what a cafe americano is. total tourist red flag. Oh, and also make sure not to ask for your order "to go." I've been told by my friends in Florence that its an unknown concept in Italy. Breakfast, like all meals should be enjoyed. I think us Americans could learn a lot from that attitude. One more thing I learned while over there, cappuccinos should only be had in the morning. Ciao!