Category: Getting from Here to There

Where to find taxi stands in Rome

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Coming to a city you never been to before, you might have a difficulty to figure out how to orient yourself. Rome is difficult to navigate. Streets do not run parallel, their names change without warning, and there is definitely no grid! Just one look at a map will tell… Read More

Useful Italian Travel Phrases

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Ok, so now you’ve made it to Italy! Your tours are booked, your days are planned, your camera is on hand, and your taste buds are ready to tuck into wonderful Italian food. Great! You didn’t forget anything. Except for … LEARNING ITALIAN! Lucky for you, most travelers that visit… Read More

How to go from Rome to Cinque Terre

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Going on a trip to the picturesque Cinque Terre from Rome might seem like a stretch, but thanks to Italy’s excellent high-speed railway services, it’s actually quite easy and simple. While it may require an early start, the destination ahead promises breathtaking beauty, charming village cafes, and unforgettable views. Read More

Public transportation in Rome: A crash course

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Vacation is supposed to be relaxing. Achieving that well earned R&R is difficult in your first few days abroad, especially when you have to drop cash on a taxi every time you want to go somewhere. (Believe me––walking from the Colosseum to the Vatican will be more pain than it’s… Read More

How to get to Pompeii from Rome?

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There is nowhere else on earth like the sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Understandably, millions of visitors visit the larger site of Pompeii each year, many of them taking a day trip down from Rome. The trip isn’t short, but… Read More

How to get from Heathrow Airport to the center of London?

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Flying to London? Getting to central London from Heathrow is pretty simple. Here are the best ways to suit your group size, budget, and schedule.  Heathrow Shuttle Fast, reliable, and simple. Taking just 15 minutes to Paddington station and leaving every 15-20 minutes, this is the speediest way to get… Read More