Who am I to decode hidden rules?

I’m Tony Holley, 79 years old. I spent 15 years in law enforcement, handling tourist crime and scams.

Later, I started a small tourism business right here in Italy. Now I help English‑speaking seniors travel without stress, tricks, or fear.

I speak very little Italian — which means I know exactly what’s confusing, intimidating, or dangerous for foreign visitors.

I live in Italy, I watch the scams evolve, and I share the unwritten rules that guidebooks never mention.

Pre‑trip briefings · Decode Italy before you go

$35 USD

The Quick Decode

30‑min live video call + 1‑page safety checklist.
The 5 most urgent hidden rules for your city — delivered by a local insider with visual examples and a take‑home checklist.

The Full Palese

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60‑min call + digital, annotated map (PDF/image) safety map + 10 “what they don’t tell you” tips. Covers scams, dining, transport, social etiquette.

$70 USD

The Guardian

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60‑min pre‑trip briefing + 3 days of chat/voice support when you arrive in Italy.
A real person in your pocket. Ask: “Is this a real policeman?” or “Should I pay this taxi driver?” — and get a clear, local answer in minutes.

$120 USD

🎁 Free hidden rules guide

“The 7 Hidden Rules That Scammers Pray You Don’t Know” – instant download. Written by a retired cop, based on real street intelligence.

PDF in English · 7 pages · practical and actionable

Why “Codice Palese” works

• ✔ 15 years law enforcement – handled tourist theft, scams, and safety incidents

• ✔ Ran a tourism business in Italy for 3 years – saw the tricks from the inside

• ✔ Lives in Italy today – rules change, and I update the advice

• ✔ Speaks very little Italian – I know exactly what’s hard for English speakers

• ✔ Age 79 – no agenda, no upsell, just plain talk from someone who’s been there

⭐ “Wish I’d talked to him before my Rome trip. Avoided a fake police scam at the Colosseum.”
— Linda, US traveler (74) (placeholder testimonial)

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