Ahhh the Roma Pass and the golden question:  Is it worth it?  The answer:  maybe.  Let's explore the world's most annoying answer of "maybe", shall we? What is the Roma Pass?   It's a card which allows you Free entry into the first 2 Museums or...

The so-called "botticelle" that is, the Roman horse-drawn carriages are not a tradition of transport for people, but represent a degeneration of what was their original meaning and purpose. In fact, the "Botticelli" owe their name to the barrels: the...

Last year I had my purse stolen here in Rome (or actually on the coast nearby in Ostia), and I unfortunately had very important things inside, including my passport!  In light of this, I thought it'd be a good idea to write a little blog about what to do should this ever happen to you,...

I've decided to dedicate some blogs on the hidden places of Italy . What do I mean by "hidden"? Well actually let's step back further and define what I mean by "place". When I say place, I mean anything from a particular street/shop/church/museum to an entire city. When...

This week's hidden place: Bomarzo ! Or more specifically it's gardens, known also as the Bosco Sacro (Sacred Grove), or the Parco dei Mostri (Monster Park). Monster Park, near Rome....intrigued? You should be! Located outside of the Castle of Bomarzo (the Orsini...

If you find yourself in Torino , there's one place you can't miss...well even literally since its tower is a major characteristic of the Torino sky-line!  It's the National Cinema Museum , and you'll find it easily not far from the city center.  Located in a building originally...

We invite Presto-ers of all ages on our tours!  And as a little bonus, the youngest of Presto-ers might enjoy this scavenger hunt activity as they go along on their tour...just print and bring a pencil!    1.      St....

Most people visiting Rome make it a point to visit the Vatican Museums...but what about all the others?!  Here's some info on other great museums/collections to see in Rome! Borghese Galleries :  located in Rome's large and quasi-heart-shaped park Villa Borghese. ...

  If you missed the recent Caravaggio exhibit in Rome, don't sweat it, you still have a chance to experience the genius of this master painter. "The Colors of Darkness - The Caravaggeschi," is currently on exhibit in Rome in commemoration of four...

Here's some Italy "antipasto misto"...that is random little facts to munch on ;)! The population estimates of Italy as of 2007 was about 60 million. Italy's biggest cities (in order of size):  Rome (~3 million), Milan (~1.3 million), Naples (~1 million), Turin...

Here's some Vatican City 101 for curious brains! The Vatican City, or the Holy See, is the smallest country in the world (both by population and by area).  It has a population of about 900 people (100 and some change of which are it's army, the Swiss Guards), and a land area of...

I thought I'd dedicate this blog to all the non-human creatures of Italy.  When it comes to animal abuse and animal rights here there are actually quite a few forward-thinking laws and organizations.  But there's still plenty that you as tourists can do to help!  Every bit of...

Is your cruise ship stopping in Rome for the day? It's very easy to get to Rome from the port. Although you could hire a driver to escort you into Rome, it's just as easy to take the train and a lot more affordable! Watch this video for easy directions on how to go to Rome's central station,...

  Ahhh risotto….a culinary delight and a typical ‘primo piatto’ in Italian cuisine.   It’s also a good alternative if you would like a first plate without pasta (whether you are pastaed-out or you don’t eat gluten/wheat).  ...

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• Roma Pass or Pass?
• Just Say No To Horse Drawn Carriages!
• DON'T PANIC! Tips on how to handle disappearing documents/etc!
• Hidden Places: Civita' di Bagnoregio
• Hidden Places: Bomarzo's Parco Dei Mostri (Monster Park)
• Torino: Museum Must-See!
• Kiddie Activity: Vatican Museums
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• Caravaggio Exhibit: The Colors of Darkness
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