Bella Roma
I’ve enjoyed living in Europe for more than ten years. It is certainly a unique lifestyle for an American raised in suburbia. Off all the places we’ve lived in the world, Rome has easily been our favorite. My wife and I spent 3+ years in this incredible, Eternal City, and we barely scratched the surface of what to see. Every day was a new adventure! My passion for things Roman led me into the guide business, helping folks see Rome as I saw it.
In three years I met and worked with thousands of folks and still communicate regularly with many.
Now we’ve moved to Copenhagen – quite a contrast to Rome! But our hearts (and many friends) are still in Roma, and we return often. Fortunately, flights are relatively inexpensive from CPH to FCO! Our goal is to relocate back to Rome in the near future.
This love of Rome also prompted me to start writing this blog, so I could help others – especially first-time travelers – learn about the city and in a sense, act as an absentia-guide! 50,000+folks now visit this website monthly, and I appreciate the opportunity to help make Rome a special place for them, as it was for us.
Coaching Service
From this experience, I’ve created a Coaching Service. Geared primarily for experiences in Rome, I help people maneuver the organized chaos that is Italy. I primarily work with first-time travelers to Italy, helping them understand the logistics of travel in the Rome and in the country. My assistance 
is not a pre-fabricated, one-size-fits-all tour template complete with glossy pictures and contract-arranged hotels. No, I am NOT a travel agent, but someone who can help make your vacation (and Roman experience) BETTER! If you like the style of writing in this blog, that’s the types of responses you’ll get.
How does this work?
I’ll help you plan your trip. Over a 7 day period, I’ll answer EVERY question you ask! Most of the questions will probably be about your itinerary, what to see, how long to spend, where to stay, where to eat, what to pay, and often, most importantly, how to get there.
I primarily communicate via email – which will be quite helpful to you – as you’ll get everything in writing! Phone and webcam are other communication options.
After I have received payment (via PayPal), I’ll send you an email and our 7 days will begin!
Costs
The 7 day period will cost $150 – or a little more than $20 a day.
After the 7 day period, if you’d like more assistance, or perhaps a detailed itinerary, we can apply the coaching fee towards the costs of a trip planning effort (The hourly rate is $50/hour).
If you’re interested…
Send me an email telling me a little about you – and your traveling companions! It would be helpful to know how many folks are in your party, the number if days you’ll be in Rome (or Italy), the dates of your trip, and whether or not you’ve traveled abroad before. If so, where – I remember my first time to Europe. I was totally 
lost!
Knowing about your interests would also be helpful, and perhaps telling me “how” you like to travel (pace, comfort level, etc.) would be helpful too! The more detailed the better.
Thank You!
Again, I am not a travel agent, rather a travel coach! My goal is to assist you in planning your vacation. I do all the work and research myself – no staff – so my availability is based on the number of folks I am currently helping. If I am booked, I will slide you into the next 7 day block I have available.
Certainly, if you prefer, feel free to use the information in the postings on this website to assist you in planning your trip. Many traveleres do! All of the posts are listed on the POSTINGS tab under the picture of the Colosseo at the top of each page. You can also look on the right side of each page and see the most recent postings. In addition, on the top right of each page, you can SEARCH for information posted on this site.
Through my guide experience and years of living in the city, my expertise is in Rome and Italy. And also in helping folks who have never been to this part of the world who may feel challenged by the many options, the differences, and yes, perhaps the internet. I look forward to hearing from you – and helping you!
Contact Information
Company: Ron in Rome
Name: Ron Phillips
Website: www.roninrome.com
E-mail: Click here to send an e-mail inquiry
Payment
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There’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t visit your blog to get trip planning information. You are a gem and I’m so happy I found you. Thanks for all the extraordinary information and the great photos that helps me more thorougly understand your recommendations.
Ron, what a brilliant idea. Your website continues to be a wonderful resource and a great gift to travelers. I haven’t found any other site that has anywhere near as much practical helpful information. If we didn’t have our May trip to Rome pretty much all planned (thanks in large part to this site) I would definitely hire you as a coach. Perhaps for our next trip to Rome?