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Riding a Motorino in Rome – A Few Videos and More Thoughts That May Help you Decide: “Should I Rent a Scooter?”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Ron in Rome

Living in Rome, we rode public transportation almost every day. Some friends loaned us their 50cc motorino… and eventually we purchased our own motorino; a 1999 Yamaha Majesty 125cc bike with 36,000 km. A motorino can give you a tremendous … Continue reading →

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Roma Pass Increases in Price from 25€ to 30€ Effective January 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ron in Rome

Effective January, 1 2012, the Roma Pass increases in price  from 25€ to 30€. That’s a 20% increase in the price of this pass. It seems the Roma Pass folks are getting a jump on the proposed ATAC bus and … Continue reading →

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XIV Culture Week in Italy, April 14 – April 22

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The Settimana della Cultura (Culture Week), now in its fourteenth edition, will begin on Saturday, April 14 and will run through Sunday, April 22, 2012. For these nine days, monuments, museums, archaeological sites, archives, and libraries owned and operated by … Continue reading →

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The Best Hotels and B&B’s Around the Spanish Steps

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Ron in Rome
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ATAC Proposes 50% Increase in Fares for June 2012

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Carl Posti is the CEO of ATAC, which serves as the Mobility Agency in the Municipality of Rome. These are the folks that operate the bus, tram, and metro service in Rome. And if Carl and his company get their … Continue reading →

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Trenitalia Announces “New” Frecciarossa Train With Four Levels of Service!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Just when we’ve finally figured out whether to sit in 1st or 2nd class, Trenitalia creates new “service levels” that may make your buying process more difficult. Starting in late November 2011, on runs from Milan to Naples, Trenitalia announces … Continue reading →

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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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New Rules for Taxis, Shuttles, and Carriages

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Now, the continuing odyssey of the Taxi Agreement… This month new rules were approved for taxi drivers, private shuttles (limousine services), and the horse-drawn carriages in the city of Rome. For taxis, the big news is – NO NEW RATE … Continue reading →

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Billy & Anne’s Wonderful Adventure

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Ron in Rome

I get many, many emails each day. Often, these emails evolve into a dialogue and upon completion of a trip, I’ll get a “trip report.” One of the most detailed I’ve received was from Billy and Anne (last name deleted). … Continue reading →

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Traveling from Rome to Venice: The Train is Usually Better Than the Plane!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Which is the best way to travel between Rome and Venice? Having lived in Spain, I remember this same debate when heading to Barcelona from Madrid. To provide some answers, we’ve again enlisted the expertise of GAC, a regular contributor … Continue reading →

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Mamertine Prison – Il Carcere di Pietro Renovated & Reopened, but it is Better?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In years past, after visiting the Forum, it was convenient to use the exit near the Arch of Septimus Severus and visit the Mamertine Prison. This prison was located on the northeastern slope of the Capitoline Hill, facing the Curia … Continue reading →

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Another Chaotic Morning at Fiumicino’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO)

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Too soon, our son’s trip to Europe ended. On our last night in Rome we headed for one of our favorite restaurants, meeting friends and celebrating our good fortune. It had been  a busy but rewarding few days and we … Continue reading →

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Flooding in Rome Causes Major Disruptions

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ron in Rome

On Thursday, October 20 we traveled from Siena to Rome via the SENA bus. Our ride on the bus was great… until we got about 8-10 miles from Rome. Then we entered one of the largest traffic jams in Rome … Continue reading →

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Our Recent Apartment Booking in Rome

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Last week our oldest son came to visit us and we headed for a whirlwind tour of … Italy. This would be his first trip to Italy and so our agenda was filled with those “must-see, first-timer” sites. Unfortunately, his … Continue reading →

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Metro Tram & Bus Map for Rome

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The buses in Rome are a great way to get around the city. Unfortunately, the ATAC website is often difficult to navigate. And the maps on their website are more difficult to read. One option is to purchase the Roma … Continue reading →

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