Rome

Safety and pickpockets in Rome

As any big and busy city, Rome also has a few issues with pickpockets. Nonetheless, with a few tips and tricks I’m sure you’ll be able to stay safe and not have any negative experience...

How to Skip the Line at the Vatican Museums and the Chapel

There are different ways to visit the Vatican museums which include the Sistine Chapel. At the time of this writing, the cost is as follows adults 17€, children (6 - 17 with valid ID) and...

Fun Facts about Vatican City

Vatican City takes the title for several superlatives—some claim it houses the world’s most famous artwork, others say it’s the world’s most spiritual place for Catholics. But there’s...

Using Public Transportation in Rome

If you are planning to get around Rome using public transport, here are a few tips. ATAC, the public transport agency offers diferent rates. You can check out them out here. In order to take...

Four tips: Walking around Rome with kids

Our family of six went to Rome, Italy last month for a family vacation. While in Rome, we did not take public transportation. All of the sites we visited were close enough to walk. I came up with...