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i planned to go to italy vs i plan to go to italy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I planned to go to Italy' indicates a past intention that was made before the current moment. 'I plan to go to Italy' indicates a present intention or future plan.
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i planned to go to italy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past intention.

This phrase is used to talk about an intention or plan that was made in the past but did not necessarily happen.

Examples:

  • I planned to go to Italy last summer, but I couldn't make it.
  • She planned to visit Italy before she started her new job.
  • I am going to Jamaica for Christmas this December and to attend a wedding.I will be staying at Greenwood Great House.I planned to go to Italy for a holiday but ...
  • Nov 30, 2013 ... For my semester abroad, I planned to go to Italy to study art history. But before signing up, I thought, “I could probably do something where I ...
  • I planned to go to Italy at the end of August. Do you know if SS Lazio has training that's open to the public? Thank you very much. Looking forward to your reply.

Alternatives:

  • I had planned to go to Italy
  • I was planning to go to Italy

i plan to go to italy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a present intention or future plan.

This phrase is used to talk about an intention or plan that is currently in place or will happen in the future.

Examples:

  • I plan to go to Italy next summer for vacation.
  • She plans to visit Italy after she finishes her exams.
  • Take your iPad to Italy As I plan to go to Italy alone my to-do list gets longer. Here are the entries from... Read More · Planning A Trip For One to Italy · Italy Travel ...
  • Nikon Cool Pix As I plan to go to Italy alone my to-do list gets longer. Here are the entries from my trip planning... Read More. Italian Recipes and Food, Italy ...
  • Mar 15, 2010 ... I plan to go to Italy April 30- may 15 and I'm wondering if that is a good time to go re safety because of possible riots during election? Or would ...
  • Aug 24, 2009 ... its a nice article, very informative…i plan to go to italy next month by myself. Bit worry coz i never been to Europe before, and have no friends in ...

Alternatives:

  • I am planning to go to Italy
  • I will plan to go to Italy

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