An Italian holiday may be a priceless experience for those who have enjoyed all this country has to offer. But the summer of 2023 will go down as one of the priciest in history after a slew of price gouging scandals at cafes and restaurants that have affected foreign tourists and Italians alike. Take the couple charged 2 euros ($2.20) to cut their ham sandwich in half on the shores of Lake Como, o
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