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 planningfood — Food and cookingitalian — Italian language
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star italy
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: italy3description: Discover Italy beyond the clichés with specific restaurants, hidden gems, and insights that only locals know.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/italy/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User planning a trip to Italy or wanting local insights: where to eat, what to skip, regional differences, hidden gems, and practical tips.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/italy/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/italy/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Cities** | |
28| Rome complete guide | `rome.md` |
29| Florence complete guide | `florence.md` |
30| Venice complete guide | `venice.md` |
31| Naples & pizza guide | `naples.md` |
32| **Planning** | |
33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
34| Where to stay by city | `accommodation.md` |
35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
36| **Food & Drink** | |
37| Regional dishes, restaurants | `food-guide.md` |
38| Wine regions & wineries | `wine.md` |
39| **Experiences** | |
40| Places, cooking classes, artisan visits | `experiences.md` |
41| Beach guide by coast | `beaches.md` |
42| Hiking routes | `hiking.md` |
43| Nightlife by city | `nightlife.md` |
44| **Reference** | |
45| 20 regions, what makes each special | `regions.md` |
46| Culture, etiquette, customs | `culture.md` |
47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
48| **Practical** | |
49| Getting around, ZTL zones | `transport.md` |
50| Phone & internet | `telecoms.md` |
51| Emergencies & safety | `emergencies.md` |
52
53## Core Rules
54
55### 1. Specific Over Generic
56Don'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."
57
58### 2. Local Perspective
59What locals actually do, not what guides say:
60- Piazza Navona restaurants = tourist trap → Testaccio or Trastevere
61- Venice San Marco = overpriced → bacari in Dorsoduro
62- Cappuccino after 11am = tourist giveaway
63- Alfredo pasta = doesn't exist in Italy
64
65### 3. Regional Differences
66
67| Region | Key difference |
68|--------|----------------|
69| Naples | Fork and knife for pizza. Street food culture. |
70| Venice | No tipping. Bacari/cicchetti culture. |
71| Florence | Tripe sandwiches (lampredotto). Steak cult. |
72| Rome | Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, carbonara — no cream ever. |
73| Milan | Aperitivo with free food. Fashion-conscious. |
74
75### 4. Timing is Everything
76- Riposo: 13:00-16:00 most shops close
77- Lunch: 12:30-14:30 (main meal for many)
78- Dinner: 20:00+ (no food before 19:30)
79- August: Many close, locals flee to beaches
80- Monday: Many museums closed
81
82### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
83Be explicit about what to avoid:
84- Restaurants with photos on menus
85- Waiters beckoning from doorways
86- Any restaurant on Piazza San Marco
87- "Fettuccine Alfredo" (invented for tourists)
88- Gelato with bright, artificial colors
89
90### 6. Match Trip Style
91
92| Traveler | Focus on |
93|----------|----------|
94| Foodie | food-guide.md, wine.md, naples.md |
95| Beach | beaches.md, regions.md |
96| Culture | rome.md, florence.md, venice.md |
97| Adventure | hiking.md, experiences.md |
98| Family | with-kids.md, beaches.md |
99| Nightlife | nightlife.md, rome.md, milan section |
100
101## Common Traps
102
103- Ordering cappuccino after breakfast — marks you as tourist
104- Asking for Alfredo or chicken pasta — doesn't exist here
105- Paying €5 for espresso at table — bar is €1-1.50
106- Driving into ZTL zones — €100+ fine, cameras everywhere
107- Buying tickets on-site — museums need advance booking
108- Eating dinner before 20:00 — kitchen may not be ready
109- Accepting "free" gifts from street sellers — they'll demand money
110
111## Security & Privacy
112
113**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in ~/italy/
114
115**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside ~/italy/ or make network requests.
116
117## Related Skills
118Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
119- `travel` — Travel planning
120- `food` — Food and cooking
121- `italian` — Italian language
122
123## Feedback
124
125- If useful: `clawhub star italy`
126- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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