PHONES & CELL PHONES INFO
Most likely you can use your current cell phone in Italy. Please ask your carrier for rates and details. Usually phone calls with a US phone cost around $1 per minute and messages 25 to 50 cents each. Otherwise, cellular phones can be rented for the duration of your trip.

Here is a list of things to do before your departure.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Info on passport, useful phone numbers, climate, custom regulations, electricity, laundry, store hours, health, mail services, water.

We invite everybody to think of their journey as a meditative, learning experience for the enjoyment of the soul.

Italy is a country with great passion expressed in its architecture, art, and cuisine. This passion is also evident in the politcal expression of Italy. We sometimes receive concerns from travelers about traveling safely within Italy. We can assure them Italy remains one of the safest places to travel in Europe and around the globe. Italians are a people with great energy and conviction. These traits are central to the great achievements of Italy and Italians throughout history.