Hop-on, hop-off buses are a common sight in major tourist cities like Rome. While some might scoff at the idea of taking one, the truth is, for those who want to get a quick overview of a city or only ...

Ciao in Italian does not only mean goodbye, said Mauro Galli, president of TourCrafters. It can also mean hi. Ciao, come stai? means Hi, how are you. Its more friendly than bongiorno, said Galli.