Tag: Rome

  • Hopelessly lost on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 2

    Hopelessly lost on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 2

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    After a disappointing first day in Rome, I woke up very refreshed and in much better spirits. The superb curtain management system (don’t know what else to call it) had ensured that it remained pitch black until I opened the curtains so I had slept very well. I had also acclimatised to the smokey room…

  • Almost kidnapped on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 1

    Almost kidnapped on my first solo visit to Rome, Day 1

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    I decided on the spur of the moment to visit Rome for the first time by myself after a long and stressful year. I wanted a break and a change of scenery. After three very frustrating days of searching for deals, I finally booked my holiday and headed off. To say that I was underwhelmed…