Packing up for very your own Roman holiday? Well, it's always wise to make a list of things to ensure that you arrive at your vacation spot all prepared and ready to dive into the holiday feel. Here we will briefly discuss what to take on a roman holiday, from an Anti Cafard, to a roman map. Rome, the capital city of Italy, presents an extremely rich cultural heritage. One that you are bound to enjoy. The best part about it is the diversity of sightseeing options from Trevi Fountain to Roman Palaces.

Grabbing a reliable guide map of Rome should be your top most items. You can easily find one in your nearest bookstore. Taking a guide map from home will not only save your time and effort but will also boost your self confidence, very much required in traveling without a travel guide. Also travel light. Do not fuss about your clothes other than their fabric, which should be light as the weather in Rome can be slightly warm for people accustomed to air-conditioning. The traffic and significant amount of tourists make it simply impossible for you to travel with a heavy luggage in any local transport. So save you breathe by only packing the essentials.

Like any other trip, do not forget to put in a hand sanitizer and tissue wipes. Rome, like most of tourist spots, has ill provided washrooms lacking in toilet papers most of the times. A mosquito repellent along with an anti cafard and disinfectant soap shall accompany your purse, not the travel bag. You might need it at any sight tour or pass by motel. Packing a small electronic fan is wise, just in case the weather gets too warm for comfort. Ideally a small bag for medical supplies, like painkillers, and a small bag for personal hygiene items should accompany you. Umbrella is useful if you plan to travel during September and April; Rome rainy months. (more...)

All the wonderful impressions you may get from taking vacation or a long-term trip to Rome can be irrevocably spoiled by some unpleasant surprise. But forewarned is forearmed so here are the darker things in Rome that you should be aware of to ensure safety of your wallet and health.

You may know or may not, but Rome has the 2nd largest rat population in the world after New York - about 15 millions. The pests are usually fought with Raticida or "rat poison" locally, but if you are squeamish then better beware of the back streets and ditches to save yourself an unpleasant encounter.

Second hidden danger is represented in the form of child pickpockets. If you find yourself surrounded with a flock of wide-eyed and innocent kids trying to grab your attention by trying to sell newspapers or enforce a fortune-telling session with cards that suspiciously remind you random pieces of colored cardboard then you are in for a trouble. Hold on fast to your wallet and don't be tricked into a feeling of false security which may come to you when you see their respectable-looking matron mother. They really are after your pockets. (more...)

Rome is the capital city of Italy and it is no wonder so many people are moving to the area. It is a beautiful city with beautiful people. Most people who are considering moving to Rome, have visited the city at least once in the past. There are many reasons for why a person would want to move to the city. It could be to relocate for a job or to study. Whatever the reason it, is the best move anyone could make

When moving to Rome Italy , you will need to make sure that you have a place to live beforehand. If you are coming alone or with family, you can search for housing over the Internet. Just enter in "housing in Rome" in the search engine box. Look for rental housing that offers long term contracts since many of the rental housing in Rome are short term.

The apartments in Rome are already furnished, so there is no need to have your furniture sent to Rome. On the other hand, you may want to stay at a single home instead of an apartment. If you are planning on moving to Rome for a job, your employer may be able to steer you in the right direction for housing. Your employer may even help to finance your move to the city. (more...)

Are you looking for the perfect destination for your next holiday? A holiday in Rome will captivate and enchant you. That’s a fact! The Eternal City or the City of Seven Hills as it is commonly called consists of Renaissance and Baroque influence around every corner. Colossuem, the Pantheon, the Catacomb, Spanish Steps, the famous Trevi Fountain, the Piazzo del Campidoglio by Michelangelo, and the Neoclassic, Fascist and Modernist architecture are all waiting for you in the city of Rome.

Not to forget the numerous galleries and museums filled with the work of Michelangelo, Raphael, Da Vinci, and Boticelli together with the many gardens, parks, sporting events, designer boutiques and concerts. And not to forget the food! You may have thought that you have the best pizza back home but you don’t know what a real pizza taste like unless you try the pizzas of Rome.

It’s with the realization that the little things make a big difference in our lives that Thomson strives on making your holiday in Rome special and memorable. The services of Thomson have made foreign travel accessible to all. It does not matter what your holiday choice is, Thomson will help you to find the holiday that is right from you. (more...)