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The Creepiest Place in Rome
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 25 March 2011
I left out an important Rome attraction earlier this week when I published my post on 72 hours in Rome with kids. On the morning of our departure, we got up extra early to ensure we'd have time to visit the Capuchin Crypt — a set of six chapels made up of human bones and skulls. Sound creepy? It's ultra creepy!
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72 Hours in Rome with Kids
Blog: Ciao Bambino! - 23 March 2011
Many families use Rome as the starting point for 10-14 day trips to Italy. Rome is my favorite big city in Europe with kids. The layers of history, the chaos, the loitering — it's impossible to be an outsider here as you are always drawn into the action in some way, shape, or form. I actually recommend spending at least 4 days in Rome (see my post on creating the best family-friendly Itinerary in Italy). However, I know how hard it is to allocate precious days on vacation and many people end up in Rome for just 72 hours.
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Rome at Night
Blog: Ron in Rome - 22 March 2011
Often travelers mention that they would like to spend their last night close to the FCO airport as they have a 09:00 or 10:30 flight back to the USA. I just bow my head, hold it, and shake it slowly … Continue reading →
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Food in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 15 March 2011
By Zerlina, Guest Columnist First, let’s get some misconceptions out of the way. You will not find “Italian food” in Rome, for the simple reason that Italian food does not exist. Italian food is regional: Food in Rome is different … Continue reading →
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Metro Line A closing at 21:00
Blog: Ron in Rome - 14 March 2011
Due to the ongoing construction of the new Metro Line C, Metro Line A (the red line) will stop running each night at 21:00 hours. The only exception will be on Saturdays when the metro will run its regular schedule … Continue reading →
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Walkabout Rome
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 14 March 2011
Rome was everything that I expected it to be, except for the smell of dog and horse poop, and the noise. Everything that "they" warn you about is true: the men will try to seduce you; pickpockets abound; and you're going to eat your own weight in food: mostly gelati and some mega carbs. That being said, you had better walk it off! Rome is really easy to navigate on foot. I'm serious! Check out all the things you can see while working on your love-handles.
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Rome in a Day for Cruisers
Blog: Ron in Rome - 13 March 2011
We’re very fortunate to have an expert guest columnist writing this article! Zerlina is a well-regarded contributor to numerous travel boards with thousands of helpful posts and grateful travelers. If you’ve been on tripadvisor, Fodor’s, etc. you’ve certainly seen Zerlina’s … Continue reading →
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Interactive Travel Guide – What to do in Rome
Blog: Landlopers - 10 March 2011
I recently I started a new series on LandLopers, the Interactive Travel Guide. The idea is to highlight one city or country every week and then get the best recommendations from you all. By the end of the week, we hopefully will have created the...
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Car Rental Locations in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 7 March 2011
Renting a car in Italy can be an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, driving a rental car in Rome is often NOT enjoyable. For many folks it can be frustrating, confusing, and even dangerous. Driving in Rome IS NOT like driving in … Continue reading →
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A Culinary Trip in Rome
Blog: WildJunket - 4 March 2011
It is no secret that Italy has some of the best foods in the world and a trip to Italy is not complete without sampling its culinary offers. Mention Italian food and the first things that come to mind are pizza and pasta, but Italian cuisine goes far beyond.
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Random Traffic Stops
Blog: Ron in Rome - 3 March 2011
One of the many obstacles to driving in Italy is the random traffic stop. These rolling roadblocks target everyone – locals, tourists, out-of-country plates – everyone! Once you are signaled to stop… you’d better stop! Then the Polizia (most common … Continue reading →
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Hotel Relais Trevi 41
Blog: Ron in Rome - 2 March 2011
On our most recent trip back to Rome – and we’re already looking to go back in two months – we were fortunate to spend most of our time with friends up on the Via Cassia, in the northwest part … Continue reading →
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5 Roman Reasons to Travel
Blog: Vagabond3 - 1 March 2011
Time sounds different than it feels. It’s easy to memorize 72 BC or 68 AD and fill the appropriate scan-tron bubble for 2,000 years ago, but actually looking at the relics of these mighty eras and touching the coarse stones of the foundation to the first democracy makes time both endlessly vast and yet immediately present. Rome is one of the best cities to visit for anyone looking to experience...
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Vatican City, an entire country in Rome
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 28 February 2011
Did you know visiting the Italian capital allows you two visit two countries at the same time? But if you want to see anything in the "Holy See" (or Vatican City, an entirely independent country in the heart of Rome), you had better get there early! What's the deal with Vatican City anyways?
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I’d rather have a nightmare than bedbugs.
Blog: Vagobond.com - 25 February 2011
The nightmare of every traveler is to become afflicted by bedbugs. In recent years even some of the top hotels in the world have suffered infestations of these nasty little creatures.
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Booking on the Trenitalia Website
Blog: Ron in Rome - 25 February 2011
Now more than ever, the Trenitalia website is accepting more and more USA credit cards. Many American travelers are reporting success using their MasterCard or VISA credit cards. Hopefully this trend will continue and the website will become even more … Continue reading →
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Taxi Rate Changes – NOT!
Blog: Ron in Rome - 24 February 2011
In many posts on this blog – and on travel sites about Rome – there has been much talk of the expected taxi fare increase in Rome. The taxi drivers union has been a strong supporter of the current mayor … Continue reading →
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Buying Train Tickets – Updated
Blog: Ron in Rome - 22 February 2011
In the past few months, more and more people are reporting that they are able to use their American credit cards on the Trenitalia website – good news for US travelers wanting to get discounted tickets and avoid using a … Continue reading →
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The Best Walking Tour in the World - Rome, Italy
Blog: Living the Dream: RTW - 21 February 2011
My visit to Rome was only for a few days in 2008, so we had to take in as much history as possible in just a few days. Between the entire city state of Vatican City and the comparably named Museums; the numerous Piazzas; and the Roman Forum and Colosseum, it is no surprise that a lot of people opt to stay longer
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At the FCO Airport (Again)
Blog: Ron in Rome - 20 February 2011
This week we flew into Rome from Copenhagen… and spent a wonderful five days with friends. We were departing from Copenhagen downtown so we immediately jumped on a bus just outside our doorstep and rode about a 1/4 mile to … Continue reading →
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Futbol in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 13 February 2011
Seeing a futbol match in Rome is a memorable experience. The crowds can get quite passionate and the atmosphere intense. The are two teams in Rome, AS Roma and SS Lazio. AS Roma is regarded as the “city team” and … Continue reading →
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Daily Travel Photo – Rome, Italy
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 8 February 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. No related posts.
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Tourist Information Booths
Blog: Ron in Rome - 6 February 2011
Throughout Rome, some of the best places to get helpful information are the Tourist Information Points or I Punti Informativi Turistici (PIT). At these PIT’s – or tourist info booths – are multilingual staff who can assist you. Here you … Continue reading →
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Cripta dei Cappuccini
Blog: Ron in Rome - 4 February 2011
One of the most unique – and unusual – sites in Rome is often referred to as the Bone Church. It is known by many names: The Capuchin Crypt, Cripta dei Cappuccini Roma, Crimetero di Capuccini, Capuchin Catacombs, Crypt of … Continue reading →
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Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 27 January 2011
One of the wonderful experiences when in Rome is to be able to enjoy outside seating at a cafe’ or restaurant. And when you are sitting above the rooftops of Rome AND you have an incredible view… your experience is … Continue reading →
