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    • TravelerPuglia, Amalfi & The Med
      137
      Day 2

      Rome if you want to…

      September 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 26 °C

      Our eyes were almost hanging out of our head, but we were not going to waste a minute. The TripADeal hotel is out in the middle of nowhere, but because we are using Airalo, we were easily able to find the bus and train route into Central Rome.

      It was well worth the effort because we found the most wonderful, delicious and authentic trattoria in a backstreet close to the Trevi fountain. There were no pretty pictures on the menu, just authentic and real Italian waiters serving the most delectable foods imaginable. You will see the margarita pizza 🍕 in the photos but the creamy Carbonara didn’t last long enough to get a photo. Along with bread 🥖 and zingy olive oil, all washed down with lemoncello spritz 🍋

      We saw the magnificent Trevi Fountain ⛲️ by moonlight as well as the Spanish Steps and various other landmarks that reminded us that we were in the middle of an ancient civilisation bustling with excitement & pinch yourself-moments in amazingly warm European heat 🥵

      Roman Fun facts 👉

      Rome is 2,500 years older than the Republic of Italy.

      Rome has more fountains ⛲️ than any other city on the planet.

      The origin of the city's name is thought to be that of the reputed founder and first ruler, the legendary Romulus. It is said that Romulus and his twin brother Remus, apparent sons of the god Mars and descendants of the Trojan hero Aeneas, were suckled by a she-wolf 🐺 after being abandoned, then decided to build a city 🌆      Read more

    • Traveler5 girls do Europe
      2
      Day 14

      Caio Rome, made my dream come true…

      September 17, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Leisurely rise this morning. I was up early again, can’t sleep in no matter what I do… and the rest up shortly after. Beth cooked eggs again, so good to have breakfast in house. Nice relaxed start to the day before we walked the 700m to the Trevi Fountain. Lots of street markets and shops open so a little shopping was had. I managed to find yet another little shoulder bag, and a hat that doesn’t make me look like a flat head when it comes off 😝
      Few purses, more hats and scarves purchased and then off to see the fountain.
      It lived up to everything I had been told and you could here it from a fair way away, come around the corner and wow, just amazing. Lots of people there even at 10am but the girls said it would get busier. We got the obligatory pics and then just meandered on down to the Pantheon. There is a restaurant Kelly and Susie have been visiting for quite a number of years and that was going to be our lunch spot but before that lets rest and have a coffee. So sat people watching for awhile, and Kel said, we should go into the Pantheon and look at the dome. I had noticed a people on the steps who were scanning something so I said, looks like you have to buy tickets…NOOOO said the girls, we have never paid to go inside. Well YESSS they now do charge for you to look inside and the queues were mounting. Beth and I looked at each other and said no way are we doing a tour, the place will likely fall down on us given our record with tours.
      Had a look see around the place then went and sat at the infamous restaurant. The very handsome Antonio served us. Great guy, looked after us well. I saw lobster on the menu and after the Tasmanian Lobster I had, this was a steal at the price 😁 We all enjoyed our meals, me lobster, Kel had veal and Beth and Susie had a prawn and melon salad. Washed down with varying liquids that hit the spot on this beautiful hot day. Ps I had the canolli, girls had tiramisu 😋
      It was a looooong lunch and just what we needed. Took our time walking home, bartered on a few more hats, and finally got back to have a rest and recover before going out to watch the rugby.
      Grabbed a cab outside our place, price was 6 Euro compared to the Uber of 28 Euro the other night to get to the Irish pub again to watch the Wallabies get beaten by Fiji. There were a number of Australians there, one bloke in particular was especially obnoxious (his wife told him to settle down when he lost his shit at other patrons in the way of his view). WE had thought we might support the Australians but after watching his antics decided buggar it, lets rally the Fijians. They are a good team to watch.
      Home to watch Nottinghill (we are having a Julia Roberts revival) and thoroughly enjoyed it.
      Its been amazing to come to a city I have longed to see for so long. Thank you girls for agreeing on including Rome in our itinerary even though you have visited many times before. ❤️
      We are off to Valencia tomorrow… and we have a pool! My feet are happy just knowing that 😝.      Read more

    • TravelerPuglia, Amalfi & The Med
      12
      Day 17

      Three Coins 🪙 in the Fountain ⛲️

      September 24, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

      The last day in Italy 🇮🇹 started with a looooong 6 hour bus 🚌 ride from Bari, where the ship 🚢 docked, to the ‘wonderful’ (😳🤥) Papillo Hotel 🏨 outside of Rome…

      Most of us were able to have 2 seats 💺 each and the bus was quite new & comfortable so it was not too arduous. Everyone was more subdued, quiet and reflective after the last three weeks of joyful holiday celebration.

      On arrival at the Papillo Hotel which, I can say, without a doubt, is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in in my entire life… (…And, that is honestly saying something!) It’s an absolute disgrace of a place which is the middle of nowhere… Anyway, I digress…

      We all decided that we would get 🚕 taxi’s into Rome, which is essentially a 40 minute drive from the hideous hotel 🏨
      Picture this: eight hungry and tired travellers wandering aimlessly around the centre of Rome, trying to decide on somewhere to eat… It almost didn’t end well until we stumbled upon a very authentic Trattoria, which served the most exquisite, authentic and delicious 😋 carbonara, tiramisu and jugs of house white wine 🍷 and freshly baked bread with oil and balsamic vinegar… It was just what we all needed to perk us up and get us back in the mood to enjoy one final significant activity in Rome…

      Tossing 3 coins 🪙 into the Trevi Fountain ⛲️ with the hopes to come back to Italy, fall in love or whatever each of us secretly wished for 🙏

      The tradition, folklore, and history of how to toss a coin into the Trevi have not changed in all the hundreds of years that people have been doing it. A proper Trevi coin toss is done using your right hand to throw the coin over your left shoulder. Additionally, if you plan to throw a second and third coin into the fountain, each is to be tossed separately, not all at once. That means right hand over left shoulder three times with three individual coins to be married in Rome—after falling in love with a native, of course 😜🥰😘

      While there are surely lovers of Italy and lovers in general who will swear their wishes came true because of the coins they tossed into the Trevi Fountain, there’s no denying how much revenue from coin tosses have helped the city of Rome. An estimated 3,000 euros fly into the Trevi each day!

      The world-renowned Italian fountain takes in approximately 1,250,000 euros annually. While these large sums have attracted the eye of thieves throughout the ages, attempts at stealing from the Trevi ⛲️ have almost always been thwarted.

      As travelers pray for a promise to return to Rome someday, the city of Rome uses the money gathered at the Trevi to pay for the food and upkeep of a market for the area’s poorest inhabitants which is great 👍🏻 to know.

      There just happened to be somebody proposing at the exact spot we threw our coins into the fountain tonight so perhaps we had a hand in that love ❤️ match 😉🤷🏻‍♂️

      Anyway, whether you believe or not one thing is for sure… We have had a fantastic time in Italy 🇮🇹 and it has delivered the promise of wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. That is something we know for sure and I no longer need to wish for…

      Ciao Bella… 💚🤍❤️      Read more

    • Familienauszeit durch Europa
      11
      Day 6

      Rom

      March 14 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

      Am Donnerstag fuhren wir mit dem Bus und der Metro in die Stadt und liefen etwa 6,5km durch Rom. Die Stadt ist mit ihren zahlreichen alten Gebäuden natürlich beeindruckend. Die Gassen versprühen reichlich Charme und auf den Plätzen und Straßen ist wuseliges Treiben.Read more

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    • TravelerEurope
      1
      11211111
      Day 15

      Roma

      June 20 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C

      Today we had a early start7.45 as we had a tour booked for the Vatican , it was already quite warm we met our guide and queued up with hundreds of others,31 thousand people come every day,
      I found the tour tiring and all though I enjoyed revisiting the Vatican the crowds and heat were at times quite unpleasant
      The bus brought us back to the hotel (BV Oly Hotel) little way from the city centre , I hadn’t had breakfast or lunch so went for lunch at cafe down the road it was delicious I then walked back to our room Tom was still asleep so I had a relaxing bath .
      At 4.30 we were on the move a drive around Rome with a stop at the Trevi fountain were we threw a coin into the fountain
      We then had a cherry gelato I’m enjoying the gelatos and back to bus for final stop our farewell dinner at a beautiful outdoor setting with lights in the trees, we were serenaded by pianist and opera singer while we ate a delicious Italian food
      Then home and goodbyes to our driver Miguel Angel and our tour director Jorge he was outstanding and I enjoyed his informative talks on the bus and on our walking tours      Read more

    • TravelerWalka'bout thru Spain & Italy
      2311
      Day 62

      Day 23 Rome

      August 20 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      We had fun filled packed day today. We started the day off at 6:30am. Believe it or not, that was late based on how many people were out and how big the crowds were. We rented some Lime scooters and off we went. 1st stop was the Trevi fountain. I was so excited that I didn't make a video.Read more

    • Backpacking en Italie 🇮🇹
      22
      Day 1

      Découverte de Rome

      October 12 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Je suis partie hier soir à 20h45 en bus depuis Lyon et tadam : à 12h30 j’étais à Rome. Bon la nuit dans un bus quoi. Réveil toutes les heures, tournicoti d’un côté, tournicota de l’autre, chauffeur qui crie et allume la lumière à chaque arrêt…
      La gare à laquelle j’arrive n’est pas du tout dans le centre. Je prends le métro. J’arrive à l’auberge vers 13h20 et surprise : la chambre est prête ! Trop bien, moi qui pensais devoir payer 2€ pour leur laisser mon sac.
      Je ne traîne pas, j’ai faim. Je me rends dans un restaurant de pâtes très populaire mais un peu trop : il y a la queue. Je commence attendre mais je vois que ça n’avance pas du tout. Je vais donc à une autre adresse pas loin. Je mange des pâtes « cacio e pepe » (fromage et poivre). Miam je me régale, mais oulala y’a la dose, ça cale !
      Je me balade ensuite toute l’après-midi dans les rues de Rome. Fontaine de Trevi, Temple d’Hadrien, Panthéon, places et cathédrales en pagaille. La ville est vraiment trop jolie. Il y a des choses à voir partout, peu importe la rue que tu prends hop tu tombes sur quelque chose. C’est animé mais des fois la foule est oppressante, je n’imagine pas en été.
      À force de voir les gens avec des glaces à la mains, ça me donne envie… J’avais évidemment repéré des glaciers : une « petite » glace à 3 parfums, 3,5€. Je me RE-GALE. C’est tellement bon les bonnes glaces 🤤
      Je me dirige ensuite vers la « Terrazza del Pincio », endroit en hauteur du haut duquel j’avais prévu d’aller voir le coucher du soleil, en passant par la Via Margutta et la Piazza del Popolo. Moi qui pensais être un minimum tranquille, c’est raté… Mais ça valait le coup, le coucher du soleil était magnifique. Je rentre à pieds à l’auberge en passant par le parc « Villa Borghese ». Sur le chemin, je m’arrête à un supermarché mais je n’ai vraiment pas faim. Je veux DORMIR. Je prends trois « polpettes », des petite boulettes à l’aubergine et au fromage, juste pour dire que j’ai mangé quelque chose. Douche et dodo.      Read more

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    • Europe 2019
      Day 14

      Fontana di Trevi

      September 30, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

      What can I say... just astounding. Truly spectacular. The fountain really feels like it grew here, right out of the building. Built in 1732.
      They say that if you throw a coin in, it will bring luck, but our hotel owner says that every night they take upto €4000 out and it all goes towards helping keep Rome clean.
      Very impressed by this and well worth a visit... watch your personal stuff though as pick pockets are plenty on the crowd.      Read more

    • Italie 2024
      1
      122
      Day 14

      Rome 🥳

      August 4 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      On a commencé notre séjour à Rome avec un spectacle de Hans Zimmer dans un auditorium extérieur, c'était magnifique!

      Le lendemain on visite le Vatican et on fait le tour de Rome avec les bus à deux étages. Belle expérience!

      Visite de microbrasseries pour jouer aux cartes et on mange des bonnes pâtes dans un resto à Trastevere.

      C'est vraiment impressionnant comme ville. On aime la découvrir même s'il fa Cho en ta.      Read more

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    • Europe 2019
      Day 18

      On to Roma!

      August 23, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      After a lovely relaxed morning we said goodbye to Venice, we probably could have had another day here but there is always next time! I am going to learn Italian when we get home as it would make life much easier and I love Italy❤️.

      We boarded our train and once again had a relaxing trip with table service and free water, drinks and snacks! Very civilised.

      On arrival in Rome we were hit with two things - millions of people and the heat! After a bit of research we hopped on a local bus and found our hotel which was a lovely hotel with a big room. Had a brief rest then it was out to explore. We found the Spanish Steps and the Trevi fountain, which considering the heat and people was amazing.

      One thing about Rome everywhere you look there is history, beautiful buildings, fountains, statues and gardens. Back to the hotel for dinner and an early night to build up our strength for a full day tomorrow!      Read more

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