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An American currently living in Rome!

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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Colosseum Tickets - online booking for kids in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Dan, there are many vendors where you can book tickets from ... but unless you're an EU citizen, or your country has an agreement with...
    3 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Honeymooning in Rome and Venice in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    CONGRATS on your upcoming honeymoon. I'd agree that an apartment is the way to go - if you're spending more than three days in either of...
    3 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Italian Port Visits in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Here are a couple of articles about getting back and forth from Rome for cruisers... ...
    17 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trenitalia; e-booking No 2 in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Yes, the Trenitalia website has struggled since they implemented a "new" website about a month ago. They actually have three different...
    17 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rome - metro in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    You might read this post about the Rome Metro (http://www.roninrome.com/%20transportation/the-metro-in-rome) . For info on the bus system...
    17 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycle Hire in Rome in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    And be careful! If you're not an experienced motorcycle rider, Rome is NOT the place to learn. I've lived in the city 3+ years and drove...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotels in Sorrento and Rome and trains in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    You may be hard pressed to find hotels in these locations in August at your budget. $100 - $150 is only about €76 - € 115, which will not...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called converting US dollars in Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Neuron, Actually converting US dollars might be more difficult than you think. First, not all banks do it. In fact, due to the weakness of...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Food Markets in Rome in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    We lived near Mercato Trionfale, the largest indoor market in Rome. It was great. We often walked through the Campo dei Fiori market but...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa help for Italian Artists Residency in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    Well, they DO really care. Living in Italy for almost four years, we had to do the visa paperwork battle annually - as my wife had a job...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called rome accommodation and transfers in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    ernestograsso, If you stay in the centro area, these links have the "best-rated" accommodations in the centro area: Pantheon...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called accomadations in rome in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    goddessofetown, I would agree that if you want to see Rome, than you need to stay in Rome. There are many apartments all through town but...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trains in Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    bradwalter, Italian trains are easy! After a couple of trips you'll be a veteran. As mentioned the Trenitalia website will give you the...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rome bus & tram questions in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    SuzanB, I've been on the 118 a few times out to the Appian Way. It's quite a "long run" so buses are infrequent. Worse, once you get out...
    4 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trains in italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch

    sheridad, As mentioned - point to point tickets are usually far cheaper in Italy than in other parts of Europe. Thus, you may be overpaying...
    5 months ago

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  • Full Name Ron Phillips
  • Country Italy
  • Gender Male
  • Website Ron in Rome
  • Languages English.
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