“Okay, let’s find out if 4 days is enough time for our first trip to Rome.” They are the exact words Mark said to Kristen as we boarded our Rome bound fast train in Pisa back in July 2018. We’d done a ...

I've worked as a tour guide in Rome for 18 years, and I've seen plenty of tourists make mistakes. To avoid crowds, book your tours in advance and try to see popular spots on weekdays. Tweak your ...

A cityscape at sunset of the historic center of Rome seen from the terrace of the Aventine Hill gardens. Photo Beto/Getty Images Rome is one of those larger-than-life destinations. It’s a city you ...

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Rome is pretty crowded — the city welcomed a record-breaking 35 million tourists in 2023. Any gorgeous photos you see of breathtaking and empty piazzas were likely taken long before most people have ...

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