Traveling Italy

Helpful Hints:

- Know the language - You don't have to be fluent in Italian, but you should know the basics. A pocket dictionary will help a lot!

- Be aware of your belongings at all times - Pick pocketers are very common in Italy, especially in Rome, so never leave anything unattended! If you set down your backpack, loop the strap around your leg.

-Always carry a map of the city you're in - When you're in a foreign country, the last thing you want to do is get lost, so pay attention to where you're going and know how to get back!

- Don't go off alone - Travel with a friend or a group, it's more fun and much safer!

- Most of all - Have fun!

 

Rome

Ever wanted to see the ancient Colosseum? Real Roman ruins? Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the very place where the Pope has stood countless times to give sermons ans speeches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Rome is the place for you. Even if you didn't, Rome has so many options and things to see, it can interest anyone. Not only can you experience the colosseum first-hand as well as other ancient ruins, you can walk through the Vatican, see the largest church in the world and take in the incredible Fresco Paintings of Michelangelo himself in the Sistine Chapel. You can also visit on a Wednesday or Sunday, and if you get there early enough, see the Pope give one of his sermons in front of St. Peter's. If these things aren't really for you, the beautiful city of Rome is sure to hold something that will interest you. Even just taking a stroll down the many streets brings on a wave of culture and can provide an experience in itself. Rome is a must-see and one of the most amazing cities in the world.