Upon arriving at the airport, a lady compliments your children, calling them "bei bambini," which means beautiful kids. If your children are older than 15, they might be referred to as "ragazzi," and if they are newborns, they would be called "neonati." For the little ones who still use a pacifier, you may need to visit the pharmacy to get a new "ciuccio" if you happen to lose theirs. While you're there, you could also pick up some diapers, known as "pannolini." When your family is eager to dine at their first authentic Italian restaurant, some of the children might need a high chair, or "seggiolone," to sit in, and a bib, or "bavaglino," to prevent pasta or pizza sauce from staining their new holiday outfits. During a rainy evening at the hotel, you might want to ask if they have any board games, or "giochi da tavolo," or playing cards, or "carte da gioco," to keep the family entertained indoors. As you stroll through the city centers in Italy, you might need to purchase tissues, or "fazzolettini," or metro tickets, known as "biglietti." These can be found at any tobacco and stamp shop called a "tabaccheria." Additionally, you can buy a new lock, or "lucchetto," for your suitcase, or "valigia," and a power adapter, or "spina convertitore," for your electronic devices, as Italian plugs are different from those in the UK and USA.

Learn some Latin words

Latin, the ancient language of Italy, is the root of much of the English vocabulary too. You can find old Latin inscriptions almost everywhere. Enjoy a fun activity with your family by attempting to translate some basic phrases related to your native language. 

Talk with the Locals

Speak with Locals Italians enjoy talking with foreigners, even if they are not fluent in English. Do not hesitate to ask them for directions or recommendations. Often, this approach is more effective than relying on online tools and maps.