Originally Posted by Horny Dude

i can totally understand the tourist trap thing. I live in San Diego and that is a big tourist attraction, but we dont gouge like I've seen. Sure you pay a lot for a drink at a nice bar on the beach, but I dont pay a cover charge. Some places in Venice charge you up to 30 Euros cover charge. A guest at the hotel we are staying at that some tourist get hit with 60 Euros for sitting fee at some places in San Marco square in Venice. We did find a few places that were resonable off the beaten path. Also whats with Starbucks closing at 9pm here in Europe? People dont drink coffee that late?