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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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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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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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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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Leonardo Express – The Trenitalia Nonstop Train to the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Ron in Rome

10+ years ago I first rode the Leonardo Express from the airport to the center of Rome. It was far less expensive then it is today! Yet, ten years later it is still the only non-stop train transport from FCO … Continue reading →

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The Roma Trastevere Trenitalia Rail Station

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Roma Trastevere is one of Rome’s major train stations located on the southwest section of Rome. It’s a jumping off point for many people arriving in Rome. It’s also a connection station for travelers headed to Civitavecchia.  And lastly, it’s … Continue reading →

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The FR1 Metropolitan Train To and From the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The FR1 Metropolitan Service, also called the FM1, connects Fiumicino Airport with the stations of central, metropolitan Rome and travels as far as Fara Sabina and Orte, which are on the north east side of Rome. For visitors, this is … Continue reading →

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Transportation Options From Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the City of Rome

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ron in Rome

“I’m arriving in Rome at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and I’m unsure of my Travel Options into the city – So how do I get to Rome?” This is a question posted daily on travel boards by visitors heading … Continue reading →

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How to Get to Villa Adriana

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In a previous post, A Short Trip from Rome – Tivoli and Villa D’Este, we covered the journey the from Rome out to Tivoli, primarily to go to Villa D’Este. In this article, the focus will be on getting to … Continue reading →

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How to Read a COTRAL Bus Schedule

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In the city of Rome, the city buses are managed by ATAC. In the Lazio Region, the provider is COTRAL. They work in the city of Rome and also cover the surrounding areas. They transport more than 100 million people … Continue reading →

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Best Hotels and B&B’s at the Trevi Fountain

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One of the most popular sites to visit in Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Immortalized in film and print, the Trevi Fountain is a must-see for many first-time visitors to Rome. And it’s a great place to stay in a … 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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Hotels and B&B ‘s in Prati-Vatican

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Ron in Rome

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

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Ron in Rome

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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Purchasing a Phone or SIM at FCO Airport

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

There are many questions posted on travel boards about where to purchase an unlocked mobile phone at the FCO airport. Many arriving passengers seek an opportunity to purchase a phone or a SIM card – especially those coming from the … Continue reading →

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