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The “Best” Place to Stay in Rome is…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The most visited pages on this website consistently answer the question, “Where should I stay when I visit Rome?” There is perhaps no “best” answer! Your preferences may be driven by location, cost, comfort, transportation options, the need for a … Continue reading →

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Pickpockets in Rome – Protect Your Vacation

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One of the most-often discussed topics on any travel board is safety and security. More specifically, “How do I avoid the pickpockets in Italy?” For many first-time travelers the thought of losing your passport, money, credit cards, and identification in … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B’s near the Colosseo

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ron in Rome

When we look at hotels near the Colosseo, we’ll also include the Monti area. When you do sorting through many online booking sites, they tend to mix the two areas – so we’ll do the same and detail the top … Continue reading →

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Best Hotels and B&B’s in Trastevere

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Trastevere is a beautiful part of Rome, and one of our favorite places to head to. The name, Trastevere, literally means “beyond (or over) the Tiber.” Once you cross the river and into Trastevere you’ll find narrow streets seemingly from … Continue reading →

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The #8 Tram in Rome

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →

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Rome in a Day for Cruisers

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Ron in Rome

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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Grocery Stores in Rome

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One way to save money when visiting in Rome is to head for a local market or grocery store. For a complete list of many markets in town, see our posting on Markets in Rome. There are easily more than … Continue reading →

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Cooking Classes in Rome!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Ron in Rome

One great thing about living in Rome is the food – and what could be better than taking your vacation home with you… by enjoying a cooking class while you’re in Rome. There are many, many cooking classes in Rome … Continue reading →

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The Mercato dei Fiori

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Ron in Rome

Living in the Prati section of town, on Tuesdays I’ll walk over to the Flower Market. Located only a few blocks from our apartment, this market has the largest variety and lowest prices of any flower market on our side … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Shopping in Rome

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Ron in Rome

Living in Rome can be expensive – real expensive. Thank goodness for the bancarelle (“stalls”). The bancarelle offer a huge variety of goods – from kitchen supplies to winter coats to electronics to man’s ties! Your shopping options are endless. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Events in Rome

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The holidays are rapidly approaching… and in Rome, it’s already starting to look “a lot like Christmas.” Okay, so really it’s only a few stores but yes, there are Christmas decorations a twinkling! In the streets headed towards the Pantheon … Continue reading →

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Roman Holidays!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The holidays are rapidly approaching… and in Rome, it’s already starting to look “a lot like Christmas.” Okay, so really it’s only a few stores but yes, there are Christmas decorations a twinkling! In the streets headed towards the Pantheon … Continue reading →

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Markets in Rome

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Rome is blessed with a wide variety of places to shop… and you cannot enjoy Rome – or any city in Italy – without visiting a local market. Fortunately, in Rome there is an abundance of “local” markets. Markets in … Continue reading →

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Porta Portese Market!

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of our favorite Sunday morning activities is to head over to Porta Portese, the largest “flea market” in Rome. Thank goodness it’s only open on Sundays. The vendors, thousands of them, start setting up early in the morning, and … Continue reading →

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