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Awestruck by the Pantheon
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 14 September 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 } While admiring the endearing strong elephant (or Pulcino della Minerva which I mentioned in my post "Walking around the city of Rome"), I caught a glimpse of a round building where I expected the Pantheon to be. I had to check my map to confirm that that should be where the Pantheon should stand, and it took me a few seconds to finally go "That is Pantheon!".
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Walking around the city of Rome
Blog: nateniale { reflections on my travels and everything else I love } - 5 September 2011
{ Rome, Italy - May 2011 } Roma. Roma. Roma. I think I have a love-hate relationship with the city. On one hand, how can I not love a city with so much history? And yet, the city is huge, which means lots of people and traffic, and everything is far away! After three days in the compact islands of Venice and a day in the university town of Bologna, we spent four days in the city of Rome, and it felt worlds apart.
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Italy–1950′s Style
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 2 September 2011
Destination: Italy Movie: Three Coins in a Fountain (1954) Stars include Jean Peters, Dorothy McGuire, Maggie MacNamara, Clifton Webb, Rossano Brazzi and Louis Jourdan If you want a look at a foreign culture, the original Three Coins in a Fountain movie will do it for you. Yes, there is a lot about Italian culture, but [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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What I Learned About Italy
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 24 August 2011
Has it been five years since we were in Italy? Unbelievable! But Italy stays with you once you have traveled there. Here’s another of my round-up posts (read: she’s traveling and not blogging every day). Author Interview with Susan Van Allen who wrote 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go (Obviously ALL of Italy). I [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library.
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“Ticketless” and PNR Codes on Trenitalia
Blog: Ron in Rome - 19 August 2011
Many travelers are confused about the process of purchasing tickets online from Trenitalia. If you can get your credit card to work, and that has been much better online since November 2010, the process is quite easy. When you purchase … Continue reading →
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Purchasing a Phone or SIM at FCO Airport
Blog: Ron in Rome - 14 August 2011
There are many questions posted on travel boards about where to purchase an unlocked mobile phone at the FCO airport. Many arriving passengers seek an opportunity to purchase a phone or a SIM card – especially those coming from the … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 13 August 2011
When we look at hotels near the Colosseo, we’ll also include the Monti area. When you do sorting through many online booking sites, they tend to mix the two areas – so we’ll do the same and detail the top … Continue reading →
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Best Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 11 August 2011
One of the most popular sites to visit in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Immortalized in film and print, the Trevi Fountain is a must-see for many first-time visitors to Rome. And it’s a great place to stay in a … Continue reading →
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Terminal 3 Arrivals at Fiumicino Airport
Blog: Ron in Rome - 10 August 2011
After a long overnight flight, no one looks forward to the challenges of arriving at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport outside Rome. The airport is also known as Fiumicino (after the city where the airport is actually located) or by … Continue reading →
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Rome, Italy Hostels and Boutique Hotels
Blog: Vagobond.com - 29 July 2011
Rome is filled with dumpy hostels and dive hotels - here are some of the best and a few of the worst.
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Italian Cookbooks
Blog: Ron in Rome - 27 July 2011
When you leave Italy, probably one of the first things you miss is the food. Food prepared in Italy is unique… and incredible. We tend to travel on our stomachs so we were always looking for different restaurants and different … Continue reading →
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Best Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 July 2011
Trastevere is a beautiful part of Rome, and one of our favorite places to head to. The name, Trastevere, literally means “beyond (or over) the Tiber.” Once you cross the river and into Trastevere you’ll find narrow streets seemingly from … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 July 2011
The most “asked” question regarding hotels in Rome is probably, “Where do I stay in Rome?” Undoubtedly, the next most popular query is, “What hotel should I stay in at the FCO airport?” I have to admit I’m not a … Continue reading →
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The #8 Tram in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 23 July 2011
The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 16 July 2011
I guess I have a soft spot for the Vatican and Prati area. We lived in an apartment for 2+ years on Via Candia, about one block from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The shops, cafes, restaurants, internet stores, … Continue reading →
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Hotels and B
Blog: Ron in Rome - 16 July 2011
Often, many people stay near the Roma Termini for an easier train or airport connection. The SITBus, Terravision, and the Leonardo Express all start early in the morning – or at least early enough to make a 07:30 flight at … Continue reading →
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Europe with Kids — The Ultimate Guide
Blog: My Little Nomads - 16 July 2011
The best destinations in Europe for kids and families. Detailed information for planning your trip.
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Bus 117 Corso-Popolo
Blog: Ron in Rome - 26 June 2011
If you’re headed from the San Giovanni area back to the center of town, the small, electric 117 bus may be your best option. The 117 leaves from Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, an open piazza directly behind the Basilica … Continue reading →
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Bus 117 to Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano
Blog: Ron in Rome - 25 June 2011
The 117 bus is another small, electric bus. It’s quite popular because it runs from Piazza del Popolo, down the Via dei Corso, loops through Piazza Venezia, up Via Nazionale, and downhill towards Via Cavour. Then it heads to the … Continue reading →
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Bus 64 to Roma Termini
Blog: Ron in Rome - 22 June 2011
In an earlier post, Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro, we discussed how to get from Roma Termini train station to the Roma San Pietro train station. In this article, we will look at reversing our path and heading … Continue reading →
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Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro
Blog: Ron in Rome - 21 June 2011
The 64 bus in Rome is probably the most famous – or rather infamous – bus in the ATAC system. The route is very popular for tourists, and unfortunately, also for pick-pockets. For many travelers, it’s simply known as the … Continue reading →
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The 116 Bus in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 19 June 2011
One of the challenges of writing an article on bus routes, is no sooner do you finish writing and publishing the post… then ATAC (the Rome bus group) goes and chnages the route. In addition, sometimes due to construction, special … Continue reading →
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Hotels with FREE Parking in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 12 June 2011
You’re headed to Rome with your rental car. You’ve heard all the horror stories of driving in Rome: the ZTL zones, the parking difficulties, those crazy motorini drivers, the poor signage, the one-way streets, and yet, you’re have no choice … Continue reading →
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ADR Website Updated!
Blog: Ron in Rome - 9 June 2011
Finally, the website for the Rome Airports has been updated. Although it’s still in beta-mode, it’s quite an improvement for the ADR Group. The site still lags behind other Airports in Europe, but finally we have better English translations, more … Continue reading →
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Terravision Back at FCO
Blog: Ron in Rome - 8 June 2011
Starting July 15, 2011 there’s a new travel option to and from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport. Terravision, which has been in and out of the FCO airport in the past few years is returning. Terravision is a major bus service … Continue reading →
