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Worried about the road conditions from Avignon to Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Valensole, and then to Aix en Provence early the next morning? Is it easy to drive? Is there a tricky turn to the abbey? Is it a cliffside road or a steep hill? I'm most afraid of driving on cliffside roads, but I'm not afraid of anything else. I've rented a small SUV ? France Q&A

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The enthusiasm of the people of Sicily, Italy, is a passionate and unrestrained one. In Rome, the enthusiasm you see is a refined routine. For example, when you go to a restaurant, the waiter will recommend two special dishes for the day. When you ask what they are, he will tell you about the volcano beef and swan roasted fish... The prices are all on the menu. Each dish is about 25 euros, not bad, right? When you're halfway through the meal, they will bring you a glass of ice wine, telling you it's complimentary, and shake hands with you... As for the swan roasted fish, they will enthusiastically ask if you need help opening it. I firmly say no, but they will still help you open it as if they didn't hear me... Let's talk about the bill. When you pay, they will tell you it's 293 euros, plus a 10% service charge, and fish is charged by weight (the fish is at most 1.5 pounds, and the beef is only the size of a fist, definitely not 2 pounds), and the water before the meal is 10 euros. Also, when taking a taxi, make sure to use the meter... And there are a lot of pickpockets there, so be careful of women wearing scarves. Even if you put your bag in front of you, it won't help. They will use the scarf to block your line of sight... They usually work in groups... Even so, Italy is still very, very beautiful. It feels like walking in a historical museum, and shopping is also very enjoyable... Wishing friends a pleasant journey ? Italy Q&A

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Thank you very much! My family's itinerary has changed, someone has something urgent to go back on the early morning flight of the 14th, so we will stay in Athens on the 13th, and the rooms in Athens on the 14th and 15th have already been booked and cannot be cancelled, so we will stay in Athens from the 13th to the 15th. So I want to change the itinerary for the 12th to be from Olympia - small train - Delphi - Temple of Poseidon sunset - Athens airport - Athens downtown accommodation, and tour Athens downtown on the 13th. If you feel that there's nothing to see in Athens in one day, can we drive from Athens to Meteora on the Athens highway for the whole day on the 14th ? Greece Q&A

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Two trips to Italy in two years, passing through Sicily, Dolomites, Tuscany, and some other cities. Personally, I feel that the security in Italy is not a big problem. Tourist attractions are always crowded, which is unavoidable anywhere. Just be mindful of your belongings, keep some loose change in your pocket, and don't expose large amounts of cash. We added a small combination lock to our backpacks for extra security. Thieves also choose their targets, just like in our own country. I've seen many foreigners leaving their bags far away while taking photos, and their belongings were not stolen. There are armed police guarding various attractions in Italy, so I didn't feel unsafe at all ? Italy Q&A

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Dear friends who are renting a car, I want to remind you to check the exterior of the car for any scratches or dents when you pick it up. If you find any, make sure to inform the staff and make a note of it. This is a small matter. However, it is more important to pay attention to the brake pads and tire pressure, especially if you are driving for thousands of kilometers. We rented a car from AVIS and shortly after driving it, the warning light came on due to low tire pressure. Later, when driving on mountain roads in Cotton Castle and Cappadocia, we found that the brake pads were severely worn, and we had to be careful not to press the brake for too long. This is a safety issue that should not be overlooked. It's best to ask the rental company to check these things when you pick up the car. Please pay attention to safety ? Turkey Q&A

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