Written by Sarah Crompton
Rome is the Italian capital and one of the most affordable places to visit. It is a city full of cultural history that dates back to 753 BC. Getting around by foot in Rome is easy as the city is divided in clear blocks.
Affordable accommodation in Rome
Affordable hotels and hostels are available with no compromise to tranquility and comfort. Many are located near popular attraction sites and public transport networks. Travellers wishing to travel cheap in groups have been considered in many of these establishments.
There are numerous hostel that offer modern facilities such as theme parties, free WiFi connection, swimming pools, jacuzzis, beach volley ball and poolside bars with DJs. Some pleasant examples are: Plus Roma, The Youth Station Hostel, Hotel Kennedy and Des Artistes.
Attractions in Rome
The attractions in Rome are numerous as can be discerned from its architecture which is filled with history and culture making it the most beautiful ancient city in the world. Most of them don't charge admission fees. Some of these are: The St. Peter Basilica, Chapel of Art Gallery, the
This is one of those things that we have to be aware when travelling. One of a
series of observations and reviews on my trip to Rome in Italy. The Do's and Don'ts I would say. There will be more coming after this.
Visiting Rome can be a dream come true. You must be thinking only what has been written and what you have read in travel books and brochures. More often than not, you are collecting information about the things to do, must-see places and all the good things about Rome.
In this blog, you will get all the travel tips you need in each of the pages, whether good or bad. It is because, this writer believes that aside from preparing your itineraries, you need to do a research on what's going on in your destination, how to deal with the local people and what to do when you meet some kind of challenges. You cannot deny it, things happen at the least expected moment.
In Rome, the Victor Emmanuel II monument is one of those attractions that I do not want you to miss. A structure of white marble monument dominating the Piazza Venezia and overlooking great views of the city. Inspite of its beauty, there is something you have to remember when you are climbing the famous steps.
Written by: Sanjeewa Padmal Punchihewa
Sri Lanka is a small island in the Indian Ocean with very good road network including many main roads and large number of smaller roads. People of Sri Lanka also enjoy the convenience of highways.
Average road condition in the island is satisfactory but there can be traffic jam in major cities such as Colombo, Kandy and Gampaha due to increasing number of vehicles. There are many ways of travelling around the country during your holiday in Sri Lanka and some of them are discussed below.
Hiring a Private Vehicle in Sri Lanka
Hiring a private vehicle with a driver is the best and most safe option to travel around the island for foreign travellers. It can be hired for a day or several weeks depending on the requirement. It might be the best option when it comes to doing a round tour in Sri Lanka.
Most hotels have their own fleet of vehicles with drivers for in-house guests and you can book a vehicle with your hotel. Otherwise, book a vehicle and a chauffeur with a travel agent as this is the best and stress-free option to explore the country. You can save lot of time because these drivers are well aware of the attractions in the country. The chauffeurs employed by travel agents are well trained and knowledgeable about the country and its people. These drivers are required to have a permit from the state authority for tourism in order to work as a chauffeur guides.