I'm a student and will be backpacking through Italy from August to September. Planning on visiting the big cities (Roma, Firenze, Venezia, Napoli, Milano) and some touristy stuff (Pisa, Pompeii, Lake Como, Ostia, Cinque Terre, etc.). Never been to Italy before, so do any of you have any tips on lowering the overall cost?
- alternatives to expensive hostels/hotels?
- advice on what tourist traps to avoid?
- alternatives to any of the big cities listed above (is Milano worth it for the cost of the train ticket?)?