AboutAndrew Smith Expertise I can answer questions on Italy in general and more specifically on the three regions of Italy I know very well namely the Piedmont, Marche and Sardinia. I am also very able to answer any Italian business related questions owing to my extensive business experience in Italy over the last ten years.
There are a few questions that I will not be able to answer. Questions of a legal nature and questions regarding Italian soccer.
Experience I have lived in Turin Italy for the last ten years and have traveled extensively within Italy. I have a web site dedicated to the regions of Italy I know best - http://www.my-italy-piedmont-marche-and-more.com
I am fluent in Italian and love Italy with a deep passion.
Education/Credentials I am a college graduate from the University of West London. I qualified in Business and Finance
Question Hi Andrew
I am flying into Rome on Monday August 3. From there I am going straight to Sorrento for 4 nights. I was going to take the trains to Sorrento and when I was done there, I was going to rent a car to drive to Siena. Looking at the train prices, I was planning on spending $110-$180 dollars for two people depending on which train/class I take. For only $40 dollars more I can rent a car from Rome ,drive to Sorrento, and pay to park for the four nights. This way I am not carrying luggage from train to train and we would be on our own schedule. The only thing that concerns me is the driving in Italy. Most of what I've read tends to dicourage this. I am from the Northeast U.S. so I am used to driving in busy conditions. Do you think there will be any problem for me doing this drive? Thanks for any advice.
Dan
Driving is a little bit more difficult in the south but on the highways and in the centre/north - outside of the cities - it is not bad. Naples and the area around there is quite horrendous for driving but if you just get to Sorrento and park you should be fine. It is not so much the busy traffic conditions but more the absence of anyone following the rules of the road - the best thing to do is just copy the local style and go with the flow. In all the seeming madness there is a system somewhere and I have now got quite used to driving in Italy.
