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

- Full Name Ron Phillips
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