Stay Fabulous
Stay Fabulous is the travel podcast for dreamers, seekers, and design-minded travelers who crave more than just checklists and tourist traps. Hosted by Anastasiya, founder of Fabulous Vita Travel Agency and expert in curated travel through Italy, Greece, and France, each episode is a blend of insider insight, personal storytelling, and soulful advice on how to travel beautifully and live intentionally.
From navigating the chaos of Rome to finding stillness in the Cyclades or discovering hidden towns in Provence, this podcast offers practical tips, emotional takeaways, and honest reflections from someone who’s helped thousands of Americans design unforgettable journeys through Europe.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Italy or dreaming of a summer on the Amalfi Coast, Stay Fabulous is your companion for travel that feels as good as it looks.
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Tipping in Italy - The TRUTH Tourists Need to Know - STOP OVERPAYING!
How much should you really tip in Italy? If you’ve ever lingered over pasta in a Roman trattoria wondering whether to leave a few euros or nothing at all, this episode is for you. Tipping in Italy isn’t black and white, and it’s certainly not like the U.S.
In this episode, I unpack the nuances of Italian tipping culture: what’s customary, what’s optional, and what’s entirely unnecessary. After more than a decade living in Italy, I’ve watched countless travelers struggle with the same dilemma, from leaving oversized, American-style tips to overpaying in tourist hotspots like Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. The truth is, Italians see tipping as a gesture of appreciation, not an expectation. I’ll guide you through how to handle gratuities at restaurants, cafés, taxis, private drivers, and tour guides, while demystifying those familiar yet confusing words 'coperto' and 'servizio incluso' on your bill.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly when to tip, how much is appropriate, and how to navigate Italy with the ease of someone who truly understands its culture. Whether you’re sipping espresso at a Venetian café or savoring dinner in a Tuscan vineyard, you’ll feel confident, respectful, and fully aligned with the authentic Italian way of traveling.
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0:00 The Truth About Tipping in Italy
2:03 The Myth vs. Reality of Tipping in Italy
3:54 Restaurant & Café Tipping Etiquette in Italy
8:25 Tipping Taxi Drivers in Italy: What Tourists Should Know
13:02 Tipping Tour Guides and Private Drivers in Italy
17:34 What Not to Do: Common Italy Tipping Mistakes
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