Itinerary for 5 Days in Rome
This is the final stop on my 2-week Italy itinerary – so if you missed any of the previous stops, now’s the time to go back and catch up on this little virtual journey (in preparation for a real...
View ArticleRome Hotels Near Vatican City
Rome is a big city. And although there is an area that’s considered the historic center, there are still major attractions that are quite a distance from that area if you’re traveling on foot. In my...
View ArticleRoma Pass: What it Covers & Whether it’s Worth the Cost
Pretty much every big city in the world that plays host to tourists sells some kind of “city pass.” These tend to include some combination of that city’s museums and attractions as well as use of...
View ArticleGetting from Milan to Rome (and Vice Versa)
Rome and Milan might seem like they’re very different, but they have a lot in common. They’re Italy’s biggest cities, the homes of the country’s primary international airports, and where you’ll find...
View ArticleRome Transportation 101: How to Get Around in Rome
Unlike some of the great cities in the world, where the tourist attractions are all concentrated in one or two specific and compact areas so that – if you feel like it – you can hoof it from one sight...
View ArticleHow to Conquer Rome in a Day
I’ve said more than once that Rome overwhelms me. Even with a few days in the Italian capital, I feel like I haven’t come close to seeing everything and I’ve spent a lot of time just getting from place...
View ArticleGetting from Rome to Barcelona (and vice versa)
Most of the time when people ask how to get from one major city in Europe to another, my default replies are either to fly or take the train (I defer to trains, unless it’s a huge distance, because I’m...
View ArticleHow to Get from Rome to Siena (and vice versa)
While the main stops on most Italy itineraries are Rome, Florence, and Venice, most people like to include at least one smaller city on their must-see list – even on a short trip. For many, that...
View ArticleTop 10 Things to Do in Rome
Are there a million things to do in Rome? Yes. But here are my top 10 suggestions for this Eternal City.
View ArticleHotels in Rome: How to Find Where to Stay
When it comes to figuring out where to stay in Rome, the trouble isn’t a lack of choice – in fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is, as you can imagine, a hugely popular tourist city with almost no...
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