Rome Today

Rome Today

It is impossible to visit Europe without visiting an endless variety of churches, museums, clock towers and ruins.  They are completely fascinating but equally fatiguing.  Terms such as Too Many Bloody Churches (TMBC), Another Bloody Belltower (ABB) etc., soon come to...
Ancient Rome – Colosseum and Roman Forum

Ancient Rome – Colosseum and Roman Forum

Not only was our Rome apartment a fun place to stay, even if I did have to share the Divan (Bed) with my beloved brother, Hamish (not!), it’s location was perfect for our plans.  Today was the day. The day I had been waiting for. The day we finally would explore the...
Rome – With 10000 of our best friends

Rome – With 10000 of our best friends

When one travels by plane during a European winter, one must be prepared for delays … on pretty much every single flight.  Amsterdam to Rome was to be no different and after an early start (out of the hostel at 7am), we finally got underway just after 12pm.  How...