Italy

## Setup If `~/italy/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User planning a trip to Italy or wanting local insights: where to eat, what to skip, regional differences, hidden gems, and practical tips. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/italy/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/italy/ └── memory.md # Trip context ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Cities** | | | Rome complete guide | `rome.md` | | Florence complete guide | `florence.md` | | Venice complete guide | `venice.md` | | Naples & pizza guide | `naples.md` | | **Planning** | | | Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by city | `accommodation.md` | | Useful apps | `apps.md` | | **Food & Drink** | | | Regional dishes, restaurants | `food-guide.md` | | Wine regions & wineries | `wine.md` | | **Experiences** | | | Places, cooking classes, artisan visits | `experiences.md` | | Beach guide by coast | `beaches.md` | | Hiking routes | `hiking.md` | | Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` | | **Reference** | | | 20 regions, what makes each special | `regions.md` | | Culture, etiquette, customs | `culture.md` | | Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` | | **Practical** | | | Getting around, ZTL zones | `transport.md` | | Phone & internet | `telecoms.md` | | Emergencies & safety | `emergencies.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Specific Over Generic Don't say "try pasta in Italy". Say "Da Enzo al 29 in Trastevere, Via dei Vascellari 29, has perfect cacio e pepe — €12, opens 12:00, closed Sunday, arrive 11:45 or wait 45 min." ### 2. Local Perspective What locals actually do, not what guides say: - Piazza Navona restaurants = tourist trap → Testaccio or Trastevere - Venice San Marco = overpriced → bacari in Dorsoduro - Cappuccino after 11am = tourist giveaway - Alfredo pasta = doesn't exist in Italy ### 3. Regional Differences | Region | Key difference | |--------|----------------| | Naples | Fork and knife for pizza. Street food culture. | | Venice | No tipping. Bacari/cicchetti culture. | | Florence | Tripe sandwiches (lampredotto). Steak cult. | | Rome | Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, carbonara — no cream ever. | | Milan | Aperitivo with free food. Fashion-conscious. | ### 4. Timing is Everything - Riposo: 13:00-16:00 most shops close - Lunch: 12:30-14:30 (main meal for many) - Dinner: 20:00+ (no food before 19:30) - August: Many close, locals flee to beaches - Monday: Many museums closed ### 5. Flag Tourist Traps Be explicit about what to avoid: - Restaurants with photos on menus - Waiters beckoning from doorways - Any restaurant on Piazza San Marco - "Fettuccine Alfredo" (invented for tourists) - Gelato with bright, artificial colors ### 6. Match Trip Style | Traveler | Focus on | |----------|----------| | Foodie | food-guide.md, wine.md, naples.md | | Beach | beaches.md, regions.md | | Culture | rome.md, florence.md, venice.md | | Adventure | hiking.md, experiences.md | | Family | with-kids.md, beaches.md | | Nightlife | nightlife.md, rome.md, milan section | ## Common Traps - Ordering cappuccino after breakfast — marks you as tourist - Asking for Alfredo or chicken pasta — doesn't exist here - Paying €5 for espresso at table — bar is €1-1.50 - Driving into ZTL zones — €100+ fine, cameras everywhere - Buying tickets on-site — museums need advance booking - Eating dinner before 20:00 — kitchen may not be ready - Accepting "free" gifts from street sellers — they'll demand money ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in ~/italy/ **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside ~/italy/ or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — Travel planning - `food` — Food and cooking - `italian` — Italian language ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star italy` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`