Back in February 2015, I put up a blog post called, The Rome Problem. In it, The Traveling Professor talked about some of the problems of visiting Rome in terms of crime, harassment, trash, and public transportation. It seems that The New York Times has noticed too. They recently published an article called "Rome in Ruins", outlining many of the same problems The Traveling Professor pointed out 4 years ago. The problems are not limited to cities like Rome. Paris, for instance, has many of the same problems. However, travelers should be made aware of what they can expect the next time they visit Rome. Check out my blog post.
With all the problems Rome is having, it is still remains a great place to eat. The superstar dish here of course is pasta, but there is so much more than that. When we go on a Traveling Professor small group tour to Italy and visit Rome, we go to traditional restaurants as well as some more modern places. Check out today's blog post to find out about three of The Traveling Professor's favorite places to eat in Rome.
Italy is a beautiful and diversified country. Great food, history, culture, architecture and more. The big problem with Italy is that the crowds have become overwhelming. It's not uncommon to wait for hours to get into the Vatican Museum in Rome or the Accademia to see David in Florence. The streets of Venice are packed with tourists, many from cruise ships. Who wants to go on vacation and be in the press of humanity or wait in line for hours? Listen to The Traveling Professor on how to beat the crowds in Italy.
On our small group tours to Italy, a stop in Rome is a must not only for the history and culture, but of course also for the food. Some people think that Roman food is pretty standard, without much change from restaurant to restaurant. But let me tell you, Roman food is much more than that. Today, I outline 4 of The Traveling Professor's "go to" places to dine when in Rome.
Everyone should visit Rome in their lifetime. However, travelers must realize Rome is big, gritty, and one of the most crowded cities for travelers in all of Europe. The Professor has LOTS of experience traveling to Rome, so listen to his practical and useful tips for planning a trip to the Eternal City.
Yogi Berra famously said, "Nobody Goes There Anymore, It's Too Crowded". We can apply the same statement to travel. There are some places we regularly travel to, but NEVER go during certain seasons. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor explains the places to stay away from at certain times and better alternatives for travelers who do want to go away and actually enjoy their vacation without the pressing crowds.
The Traveling Professor runs several small group tours to Italy each year. We travel to major cities like Rome, Venice, Florence, Sorrento. We also take small group tours to Italy to smaller cities like Padua, Verona, Lucca, Siena, and Vicenza. Italy is not always the easiest place to fly to and fares can be high. In this blog post, The Professor shows you how to save a significant amount of money on your next tour to Italy with cheap airfares.
One of my favorite things to do on The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy is to eat in Rome. To be honest, the menus don't vary too much from restaurant to restaurant, but the quality of Roman cuisine is some of the best to be found in Italy. In today's blog post I have picks for dinner, lunch, and a gelato spot or two. I'm sure after you read the blog post, you will want to run out and sign up for a tour to Italy!
Everyone wants to visit Rome at least once. The Colosseum, Forum, and Vatican are musts. The Borghese Gallery is high on visitor's lists when touring Rome. However, Rome can be difficult to manage due to crowds and logistical issues. The Traveling Professor has a lot of experience in visiting Rome, especially with his small group tours to Rome. Read the blog post and make a visit to Rome easy and fun.
Everyone needs to go to Rome at least once. A small group tour to Rome is a staple on The Traveling Professor's Italy trips. Because of the crowds, Rome can be a difficult venue to maneuver. Lines at major attractions can be overwhelming. In today's blog post, The Professor will detail his favorite places to go in Rome and how to do those favorite places the right way.http://www.travelingprofessor.com/