When you think of packing for Italy, a corkscrew probably makes the list. Just make sure you don’t put it in your carry-on!

The security folks at Milan Linate Airport confiscated my bladeless travel corkscrew (which meets all TSA requirements for carry-on luggage). Not because of the foil cutter, but because it had a corkscrew. Sigh.

It has served me well, and despite a few false alarms, I’d managed to hang on to it for several years of travel — saving me from buying a cheap corkscrew at every destination or being limited to only screw top bottles.

I am ordering another one as I write so I’ll have it for my next trip, I’ll just know now not to bring a corkscrew through Italy unless I want to check a bag :(.

Does anyone know of other countries where the corkscrew and not just the blade is a problem?

——–

Don’t miss out on any of Jeanne & Keri’s adventures and tips. Follow us:

Related Posts:

• Chianti Wine Tasting: Paired Lunch at Casa Emma
• An Unexpected Issue When Traveling Solo in Tuscany
• Room With a View: The Westin Excelsior Florence
• Tuscany Trip Report: An Afternoon In Florence
• Tasting Tuscany: Amazing Enoteca in Florence