This blog is all about the city of Rome. Originally I started a blog on Venice Italy but now I am venturing out and writing about more Italian cities. I hope to add some more in the future as these blogs become more and more successful. This blog is geared towards the savvy traveler and not necessarily the common tourist.

What is the difference between a tourist and traveler? A tourist is one who takes common routes and does not take much risk when going to someplace new. My goals of this blog is to educate and enlighten all those that have been or want to go to Rome. This blog is also a sister site of my A Month In Venice blog which has a completely different mission all together.

Fortunately I have already written much of the content for this blog so the start should be free of interruptions. A steady stream of useful information I believe is what keeps readers coming back to any blog.

One of my main hobbies and interests is in ancient cultures so part of this blog will cover the history and background to some of the sights you may want to visit. And of course going out and having fun is necessary when traveling or living abroad so that should be covered as well.

Basically the mission of this blog is to make visiting Rome one of the most appealing things you can do in your life. If you have any tips or tricks for my readers please leave a comment and I am sure to either write a post about it and give you credit for your idea. Also if you have a travel website in Europe please let me know as I believe that the best blogs out there work within their niche so we can help each other out.

Coming off a long 9 hour plane trip to Rome can be quite exhausting. However it is always wise to keep your eyes open and to take it all in. Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. It is called the eternal city for a reason and one of those reasons is that this city has lasted over many generations and still grows in character and charm each and every day.

There is so much to do and see in Rome that you should not be bored. As a major metropolitan city of commerce many foreigners move there on their home country’s behalf. Because of this you have a mixture of cultures and attitudes that give the air in Rome a certain unique quality you will not find anywhere else.

Rome is the foundation for most of Western European culture and you can see this as you look upon the seven palatine hills that make up this city. Since its foundation Rome has been characterized by the surrounding hill sides that make up the valley that is the center of Rome.

What is perhaps the most symbolic part of Rome is the Coliseum and this is a sight that should not be missed. Many spectacles were shown here and this building entertained Romans of every economic stature for over several hundred years before its eventual decay.

If you just arrive in the morning I would make it a point to step into a local coffee shop and grab yourself an espresso. You will see many Romans doing the same as they head to work or school as this is a common custom. You can select from many different pastries to eat with your coffee to help fuel your exploration of the city.

Rome should be viewed with as clear of a mind as possible so get your rest and then go out and explore this fantastic city and all it has to offer.