Today we planned a visit to the Vatican. The owners of the hotel helped us with transportation there and back. They suggested we walk back. He created a map of all of the sites to see along the way back. Great idea. Getting to your locations at a specific time can be a challenge with traffic and small roads. We almost missed our window for the Scavi tour. We made advance reservations online (only way to do this tour) for the Scavi tour or the Roman Necropolis. I...

When in Rome, do as the Romans. Try not to look like a tourist. You'll be an easy target for crime and you won't get treated as well. I did a lot of research about how to dress and act. No printed "American" tshirts and NO flip flops. Italians take pride in their dress though simple. Nicer shoes and nicer jeans or pants. I actually packed for my husband. I didn't let him take his tennis shoes. He has a nicer pair of walking shoes. I bought kitten heel...