Problem: Article: Before you go, sit down and write a list of sites and cities that you absolutely must visit while you're in Italy. Some common destinations are the Vatican, the Duomo, the canals of Venice, the Tuscan countryside, and Cinque Terre, but yours will depend on your passions and dreams. If one of your must-sees is out of the way, it pays to plan ahead to be sure you don't miss it! If you're an architecture buff or a fashion follower, Milan is a must-see! The Cathedral and La Scala Opera House are architectural wonders, and the shopping districts offer incredible clothes and accessories at all price points. Rome was the center of the world for centuries, and few other cities can compete with it for historical sites. Stop in Rome to see extensive Roman ruins (including the Coliseum), Vatican City, and beautiful medieval streets and buildings. Florence is Michelangelo's hometown, and it has some of the most important art in Europe. Florence has an incredible array of museums and churches housing major art treasures, so if you plan to visit, budget for entry fees. If you are a student or under age 26, bring your school ID and a copy of your passport. You can often get discounts! Venice is known for its beautiful network of canals crisscrossing the center of the old city. It's worth the money to have a gondola ride through the canals--you can even share one with a stranger for a discount! Cinque Terre is a network of five small villages overlooking a breathtaking view of the mountains and sea. If you're interested in hiking and experiencing small-town life, this is a must visit. Don't forget to try the seafood! Most backpackers in Italy stick to the cities, but if you're up to do a little more research, you can try traveling through the Italian countryside. Tuscany is a great choice, and so is Umbria--both are known for beautiful vistas, medieval castles, and excellent food. If you do travel through rural areas, you may need to plan your overnight stays in advance. People in the countryside are much less likely to be able to speak English.
Summary: Pick a list of must-see places. Visit Milan for beautiful architecture and great shopping. Try Rome for historical sites. Tour Florence to see great art. Choose Venice for the canals. Visit Cinque Terre for beautiful scenery and small-town life. Consider traveling in the countryside.

Problem: Article: Growing a good layer of stubble is just as much about what you don't do than about what you do. If you're clean-shaven, start by simply stopping shaving. Depending on the speed at which your hair grows, you should start seeing stubble growing within one to three days. If you currently have a beard and you want to switch to stubble, give yourself a clean shave, then wait for your hair to grow. Alternatively, you can use a shorter setting on your beard trimmer to go directly from a beard to an All-over stubble style. This step will be different for everyone some people may only need to wait a day to get to the amount of stubble they want, while others may need to take a week or more. This also depends on the style of stubble you've chosen. For example, all other things being equal, the "Wilderness" stubble style described above will take longer to grow than the "Peach Fuzz" style. Be patient the average beard grows about 1/2 inch per month. Keep in mind that, for many people, certain patches of hair on the face grow faster than others. If this is the case for you, you'll want to wait until the fasting-growing patch of hair on your face is the right length. In other words, don't wait for your slow-growing patches to "catch up" to the fast-growing ones before you go to the next step. Once you've got your stubble to just the right length, it's time to shape it. Again, there's no "right" way to do this, but if you don't have any special opinion on the matter, use the short steps below to give yourself a "clean" look and a well-defined chin. If you're going for a "shaggier" look, you don't have to trim your neck hair, but don't let the hair on your neck get longer or more prominent than the hair on your face. Use a stubble trimmer, a mini foil shaver, or a safety razor to shave a line under your chin. Unless you're going for a "chinstrap" look, this should be a few inches behind your natural chin line to about where the bottom of the chin meets your neck. Shave the hair on the neck below your new stubble line. Take care around the Adam's apple to avoid cuts. Give your neck a final review to ensure it's looking good. Your neck itself should be clean-shaven and tidy, while your stubble should wrap around the bottom of your chin all the way to your sideburns (or, if you don't have any, where they would be) with a straight, clean line. Now, if you'd like to, it's time to shape the top of your beard. Again, for shaggier stubble styles, this isn't necessary, but it won't hurt either. There are generally two ways to do this: Use a stubble trimmer or a safety razor to shave a straight line from the bottoms of your sideburns to the outer edges of your mustache. Shave a curved line in a downward "oval" pattern so that your beard connects with the edges of your mustache. When you're satisfied with your stubble, remove stray hairs from your face and leave yourself feeling great with a cold water rinse. This will also close your pores and soothe your skin, which is nice if you have delicate skin that is easily irritated by shaving. You may also want to use a gentle non-scented lotion at this point to moisturize your skin and keep it feeling soft. Refrain if you cut yourself shaving lotion in a cut can seriously sting.
Summary:
Take a few days' break from shaving. Wait until your stubble grows to the ideal length. Shave the hair off of your neck. If desired, shape the hair under your cheekbones. Finish with a refreshing face wash.