and I have some questions. What temperature would the typical day in Rome or Athens be around the beginning of July? I might try to purchase some Italian designer items while there, would these be significantly cheaper than they are sold for in the US? How can I make sure they are not counterfeit? What type of foods might I come across that are unusual to American tastes? And lastly, would you have any tips for a traveler to these areas?
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it's very hot in July and go to Milan if you want buy clothes
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I'd start from a comprehensive yet easy to follow guide/virtual tour of Athens in order to get as much relevant information as possible before your trip. This is just one of the many you can find on the net: http://www.greece-athens.com/ You could do the same for Rome by visiting: http://www.enjoyrome.com After you have sampled some of the atmosphere you'll be able to compare the cities and see that the temperatures are almost the same: very hot in July. And very polluted. I don't think that the designer items are cheaper than in the US, especially not so in Rome. You should try a smaller city if you want to shop for clothes. The food should not be a surprise to you since both Greek&Italian food can be found in the US, but you'll find it a lot slower and a lot tastier. You can read the actual tips and dos&don'ts in the forums of almost all major tourist sites, but I don't think you need any special ones considering that both cities are so tourists-ridden, especially in the summer, that it's actually more difficult to be a local resident. Have a good time:)
