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Tag Archives: Rome
Hotels and B&B ‘s in Prati-Vatican
I guess I have a soft spot for the Vatican and Prati area. We lived in an apartment for 2+ years on Via Candia, about one block from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The shops, cafes, restaurants, internet stores, … Continue reading
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Hotels and B&B’s near Roma Termini
Often, many people stay near the Roma Termini for an easier train or airport connection. The SITBus, Terravision, and the Leonardo Express all start early in the morning – or at least early enough to make a 07:30 flight at … Continue reading
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How to Find and Use Free WiFi Hotspots in Rome, Italy
Rome has an incredible array of free hotspot options all across the city. Free WiFi is currently available in cafe’s, restaurants, and many hotels. If you “register” using an Italian mobile phone, then you can reach hundreds more free hot-spot … Continue reading
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Hotels and B&B’s near the FCO Airport
The most “asked” question regarding hotels in Rome is probably, “Where do I stay in Rome?” Undoubtedly, the next most popular query often is, “What hotel should I stay in at the FCO airport?” I have to admit I’m not … Continue reading
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Hotels with FREE Parking in Rome
You’re headed to Rome with your rental car. You’ve heard all the horror stories of driving in Rome: the ZTL zones, the parking difficulties, those crazy motorini drivers, the poor signage, the one-way streets, and yet, you’re have no choice … Continue reading
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Rome Hotels With Pools
It’s probably hot where you are… and even hotter in Rome! One question you hear often is, “Can I find a hotel that has a pool?” And the answer is yes! There are many hotels in the city that DO … Continue reading
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Snow in Rome – February 2012!
It doesn’t happen very often – first time in almost 30 years – but heavy snows blanketed Rome this week. All of Europe has suffered through cold temperatures and Rome was no exception. Large flakes started falling early in the … Continue reading
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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?”
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
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
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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ATAC Proposes 50% Increase in Fares for June 2012
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!
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…
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
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
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!
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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