This is a trip we have been
planning for a long time. We originally planned to go around Italy, but this
proved really expensive so we abandoned the plan. And then we chose our
destination. Rome, or as Italians call it Roma!! Unfortunately, this plan was forgot
once again. But then, I watched ‘Monte Carlo’. You probably have heard of
Selena Gomez where she makes her senior trip to Paris and ends up in Monte
Carlo. The thing is that I thought that since they made it work, we definitely
could as well. And so here it is! Our journey to Rome, photos, tips, places to
go and practically everything you should know in case you plan on visiting :)
Day 1: Arrival
Nadia wearing her panama hat
and holding close to her suitcase. TIP! Make sure you take a hat when packing
especially if you plan on visiting Rome in the Summer. Surely you don’t want to
have a headache ruining your vacation.
Tickets!! Make sure you book
your tickets in advance to take advantage of the low rates. Especially for
Rome, for which spring/summer is a pique season and tickets are limited.
Our trip was about 2 hours
long, but I guess this varies depending on your starting point. Anyway, we
finally we landed and we are super excited!
We wait patiently and head
for the hotel.
Tip: There are buses that
take you straight to Termini Station for 5 Euros or you can take the train for
more or a taxi for even more. I guess it’s up to you.
After we arrived to the hotel
we went to dine at a local restaurant, “La bottega del’ caffe’. On average, if
you are on a tight budget, your best shot would be a pizza Marguerita, which is
around 8 Euros and if you want pasta the prices begin from 9 euros. Plus, plan
to spend 4 euros on the cover, 3 Euros on water and whatever tip you plan on
giving.
However, the food prices near
the sites, e.g. Piazza Navonna, the prices skyrocket, especially if this is
gelato where you can pay up 12 Euros for two scoops of ice-cream.
Let the sightseeing begin!
First Stop: Fontana di Trevi
Our first stop was the Trevi
Fountain, or as Italians call “Fontana di Trevi”. Of course we made our wishes
and had some photos taken by the photographers at the site.
Second Stop:
Another amazing site is the
Pantheon, which is a short walk from the Trevi Fountain. Especially for those
who are interested in architecture this is must-see.
You can also enter the Pantheon
and sit inside for a while.
Third Stop: Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is basically a
great place to hang out, with beautiful cafes and restaurants. The only thing
to consider is the prices, which are quite high around the area.
However, there are benches
all around the square where you can enjoy the vibe of the city, as we did, as
well as many aspiring artists who could either draw your portrait or a
caricature.
After our sightseeing we
returned to our hotel exhausted, but at the same time very excited, since our
super graduation trip has just begun!
