Postmen in Italy know very well their neighborhoods. You can spot them on their Vespa carrying their bags full of mail, quickly get off their motor scooters and ring (twice) every bell until somebody opens the main door of the building. Unlike in US, postmen will not pick up outgoing mail. You have to drop it in those red mailboxes dispersed around the city.
Gas in US is cheap
That’s right. Gas in US is much cheaper than in Italy. Today, 1 liter of gas costs Euro 1.23. That’s $5.5 per gallon! No wonder why fuel efficient cars are so popular in Italy.
Ape: the Italian truck
The Ape is a landmark of the Italian roads. Built by Piaggio, the same manufacturer of the Vespa scooter, it’s still a fairly popular transportation vehicle for light cargo. Compared to the gigantic US and Japanese trucks, the Ape with its 50cc engine is a far economical option … and easier to park too.