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Across the Tiber in Rome
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 5 November 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 } After being showered with treasures in the Vatican Museums and people-watch in Saint Peter's Square, we walked straight towards Castel Sant'Angelo. Castel and Ponte Sant'Angelo
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Mamertine Prison – Il Carcere di Pietro Renovated & Reopened, but it is Better?
Blog: Ron in Rome - 1 November 2011
In years past, after visiting the Forum, it was convenient to use the exit near the Arch of Septimus Severus and visit the Mamertine Prison. This prison was located on the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill, facing the Curia … Continue reading →
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Another Chaotic Morning at Fiumicino’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO)
Blog: Ron in Rome - 1 November 2011
Too soon, our son’s trip to Europe ended. On our last night in Rome we headed for one of our favorite restaurants, meeting friends and celebrating our good fortune. It had been a busy but rewarding few days and we … Continue reading →
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Flooding in Rome Causes Major Disruptions
Blog: Ron in Rome - 28 October 2011
On Thursday, October 20 we traveled from Siena to Rome via the SENA bus. Our ride on the bus was great… until we got about 8-10 miles from Rome. Then we entered one of the largest traffic jams in Rome … Continue reading →
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Our Recent Apartment Booking in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 27 October 2011
Last week our oldest son came to visit us and we headed for a whirlwind tour of … Italy. This would be his first trip to Italy and so our agenda was filled with those “must-see, first-timer” sites. Unfortunately, his … Continue reading →
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Dome of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 24 October 2011
{ Vatican City - May 2011 } The dome of Saint Peter's Basilica can pretty much be seen from all around the Vatican City, and the surrounding area in Rome. There is just something about the dome, that was partly designed by Michaelangelo, that captures the eye. It could be the elegance in the simplicity, or the majestic grandeur - either way, it is something that you would not be able to miss on your visit to the Vatican City.
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People of Vatican City
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 21 October 2011
{ Vatican City - May 2011 } Vatican City may be the smallest country in the world, but each year, millions of tourists and pilgrims visited the Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Basilica, and many more spent time around the huge Saint Peter's Square. All this made it a great place to people watch, and of course to take snapshots of tourists. And, no mention of the people of Vatican City would be complete, without the Swiss Guard, in their bright uniform of blue, red, orange and yellow. Saint Peter's Square
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Stato della Città del Vaticano
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 19 October 2011
{ Vatican City - May 2011 } State of the City of Vatican. I am fascinated with small little countries, such as Lietchstenstein, San Marino and Maldives. I am even more fascinated with small little countries that pack a punch, like Monaco. Of course, no other country is smaller than the Vatican City, and packs a bigger punch! I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of treasures and influence that Vatican City has!
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10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families
Blog: My Little Nomads - 15 October 2011
The best international cities for kids from Asia, Europe, and North America. Continue reading →Read the entire article here: 10 Awesome Cities for Kids and Families Or go straight to TheTravel With Kids Blog
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Best find in Rome: La Taverna dei Fori Imperiali
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 15 October 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 } Do you remember the last time you stumbled upon a treasure unknowingly? That was my feeling after having lunch at an unassuming restaurant in a narrow back street just steps away from the the Roman Forum.
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Occupy Nazionale Street: Yes We Camp and Entering the Underbelly
Blog: Lonely Girl Travels - 15 October 2011
The helicopters throbbed in the pink dusk above Rome. Police cars parked diagonally, blocking off the black-stone artery of Via Nazionale, usually clogged with cars and buses and motorbikes. You could hear the echo of chants, megaphones—see a crowd assembled, way down there, at the street’s end. The stone gleamed like water. It was not [...]
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Rome, Like a Cannon Shot (Bella, You Must Be New At This)
Blog: Lonely Girl Travels - 14 October 2011
I come into Rome like something shot out of a cannon—hair blown and thirsty, sweating in the thick denim and long layers I had to wear cause they wouldn’t fit in my backpack. It started with the fact that my flight was 2 hours delayed. Which really started with the fact that I’d gotten about [...]
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Metro Tram & Bus Map for Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 11 October 2011
The buses in Rome are a great way to get around the city. Unfortunately, the ATAC website is often difficult to navigate. And the maps on their website are more difficult to read. One option is to purchase the Roma … Continue reading →
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Pickpockets in Rome – Protect Your Vacation
Blog: Ron in Rome - 10 October 2011
One of the most-often discussed topics on any travel board is safety and security. More specifically, “How do I avoid the pickpockets in Italy?” For many first-time travelers the thought of losing your passport, money, credit cards, and identification in … Continue reading →
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“Skip the Line” Ticket Options for the Coliseum (Colosseo) in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 7 October 2011
One of the must-see’s for many travelers to Rome is a visit inside the Colosseo. Additionally, your ticket to the Colosseo is good for entry to the Forum and Palatine Hill, also remarkable sites. This 3-for-1 combo ticket currently costs … Continue reading →
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Ancient Rome, museum and one small island in Rome
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 27 September 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 }
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From Rome (Italy) to Athens(Greece) Overland
Blog: World Travel Blog - 25 September 2011
Uniting this two ancient capitals of the greatest European empires was an old cream of mine. This trip description is just a part of a bigger Eurotrip that I made back in 2006, which started in the Netherlands and finished up in Greece. This exiting middle stage lasted for about 2 weeks and took me [...]
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Leonardo Express – The Trenitalia Nonstop Train to the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 September 2011
10+ years ago I first rode the Leonardo Express from the airport to the center of Rome. It was far less expensive then it is today! Yet, ten years later it is still the only non-stop train transport from FCO … Continue reading →
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Thoughts of Italy in 2012
Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 September 2011
Thoughts on returning to Venice, Italy for the first time in 14 years.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
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The Roma Trastevere Trenitalia Rail Station
Blog: Ron in Rome - 23 September 2011
Roma Trastevere is one of Rome’s major train stations located on the southwest section of Rome. It’s a jumping off point for many people arriving in Rome. It’s also a connection station for travelers headed to Civitavecchia. And lastly, it’s … Continue reading →
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The FR1 Metropolitan Train To and From the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport
Blog: Ron in Rome - 21 September 2011
The FR1 Metropolitan Service, also called the FM1, connects Fiumicino Airport with the stations of central, metropolitan Rome and travels as far as Fara Sabina and Orte, which are on the north east side of Rome. For visitors, this is … Continue reading →
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Rome in black and white
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 20 September 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 }
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What Should You Do At Home Before Coming to Rome, Italy, and Europe
Blog: Ron in Rome - 20 September 2011
For many travelers, the greatest amount of stress is NOT the trip, but preparing for the trip. For first-time travelers, it might be easier because you just don’t know any better – until you’re in Europe and perhaps things don’t … Continue reading →
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Transportation Options From Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the City of Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 16 September 2011
“I’m arriving in Rome at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and I’m unsure of my Travel Options into the city – So how do I get to Rome?” This is a question posted daily on travel boards by visitors heading … Continue reading →
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How to Get to Villa Adriana
Blog: Ron in Rome - 14 September 2011
In a previous post, A Short Trip from Rome – Tivoli and Villa D’Este, we covered the journey the from Rome out to Tivoli, primarily to go to Villa D’Este. In this article, the focus will be on getting to … Continue reading →
