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What to Pack

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  MEDICATION Make sure you have enough medication for your trip plus some extra days in case you are hit with delays or other unforeseen circumstances. Replacing medication abroad can be difficult, especially without your prescriptions. So bring copies of the scripts with you. ✔︎ First aid kit:  you could try to make one yourself but  this one  is small, lightweight and has everything you could think of ✔︎ Pain relief:  you know what works best for you, bring your favourite products from home for headaches, joint and muscle pain ✔︎ Face masks are your choice.  Still recommending hand sanitizer:  face masks are no longer required indoors and in crowded outdoor areas. You will find hand sanitizer at most venues but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared with your own. TECHNOLOGY ITEMS ✔︎ iPad/laptop:  I always travel with my laptop as I am often working but I’d prefer to go just with my iPad.  I load up my iPad with movies, as sometimes delays may...

Recommended Restaurants in Rome

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  The restaurants listed below are all places that fit the description above – reasonably priced, authentic, and delicious. During our three days in Rome, we visited all of these places (some more than once!) and are happy to recommend them, but there are many more places that we didn’t get to visit. Below are 8 of our favorite restaurants and bars in Rome, including a brief description of the type of restaurant or cuisine. Mizio Street Food:  (North Colosseum) sandwiches PinsItaly: (Trevi Fountain area)   pizza    Bono Bottega Nostrana (Spanish steps area) panini   Bono Bottega Nostrana (St. Peter's area) panini   Vulio: (Vatican Museum area)  pasta   Bar la Licata:  (N of Colosseum)  breakfast Il Sori:  wine bar eTabli:  wine/cocktail bar & restaurant Enotecca Il Piccolo:  wine bar Obica : lunch (Mozzarella bar) Ditirambo : restaurant (great pasta) Pan e Salame:  lunch (sandwiches) Mimi e Coco:  ...