While it's taken a long time to come to fruition, it looks like the EU is set to rollout their new visa scheme in the first half of 2025. So, what does this mean as a non-European? Do Americans (if you are American) now need a visa to go to Italy?

And what about this raised tourist tax we keep hearing so much about? Do you actually have to pay 25 euros a night in addition to a hotel room?

In this episode, we hope to inform you and assuage those fears about what 2025 will look like for travelers.

Until then, if you're planning a trip to Italy and you'd like to help out Only A Bag (read: Darcy and Nathaniel), you can do so by booking your hotel or train trip through our affiliate links.

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Or, as Darcy likes to call it, Creepy Crawly Cuties!

Are there mosquitos in Italy? What are those tiny little bugs that bite me so painfully? Do I have to worry about scorpions? Most importantly, do I have to worry about rabies?

In this episode, we delve into the biting, stinging, flying, and slithering side of Italy!

As always, we truly appreciate you all for listening!

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Do you love trains? Travel back in time on trains from the 1930s and 50s for family friendly day-trips at around 7-12 euros with Fondazione FS. Or travel in style (there is a dress code), in all out luxuriousness with La Dolce Vita by Orient Express or Venice Simplon Orient Express by Belmond with trips stating around 4,000 euros. In this episode we talk about it all. Let's get into it.

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Did you miss your train while listening to this podcast? Or want to be prepared just incase? Check out Nathaniel’s article ⁠“What to do if you miss your train in Italy”⁠ on our website!

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