Summer Shorts: Tourists behaving badly and what not to do in Italy

2025-07-17

From carving names into ancient ruins to jumping into fountains, some tourists are giving Italy a bad name—and facing real consequences. In this episode of Italian Summer Shorts, I’m talking about the worst tourist behaviour making headlines this summer—and how to avoid becoming part of the problem. You’ll hear:– Real examples of tourists behaving badly in Italy– Why it’s more than just “harmless fun”– How to show respect for Italy’s culture, people, and past– Easy ways to be a more thoughtful traveller If you...

From carving names into ancient ruins to jumping into fountains, some tourists are giving Italy a bad name—and facing real consequences.

In this episode of Italian Summer Shorts, I’m talking about the worst tourist behaviour making headlines this summer—and how to avoid becoming part of the problem.

You’ll hear:
– Real examples of tourists behaving badly in Italy
– Why it’s more than just “harmless fun”
– How to show respect for Italy’s culture, people, and past
– Easy ways to be a more thoughtful traveller

If you care about travelling well—and making a good impression—this one’s for you.

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