Suppose that it is my first time visiting Italy, which is correct or what is the difference in saying:
I never visited Italy before
I had never visited Italy or I had never visited Italy until now
I mainly mean past perfect vs. past in this case.
Can I say:
I have never visited Italy
While I am currently in Italy?
If I visited Italy last year, can I say:
I never visited Italy until I visited there last year? (or last year)
If yes, what is the difference in saying:
I had never visited Italy until last year
Best Answer
"I have never visited Italy before" and "I never visited Italy before" both seem fine but if you are visiting a place (Italy) for a first time and you are currently there then could simply say:
Or
Or
"I had never visited Italy until now" sounds off because here you are using Past participle and now (present) at the same time. It would be appropriate in a situation for example:
However you could say: