You didn't knew anybody from Rome to give you some tips or advice before visiting ??

That really sucks, are you feeling any better now?

That really sucks, are you feeling any better now?

I love Papa's and Beer. was there twice a week for three years. I've spent more money there then I think Ive spent anywhere on anything.

I hear Northern Italy is nice.

... "tear him to peaces"... ? :)
Sounds like you had a wonderful holidays an experience in Rome :1orglaugh

If youre an easy prey, and let others run over you, of course theyll run over you.

uh huh
its because i live there :pimp


jokes apart, you should visit it

Going to be in rome in the morning.

I did alot of investigating beforehand. Watch out for the gypsies, dont check
your luggage, wear a money belt, dont look like a tourist, dont photograph the gladiators, dont talk too loud and draw attention to yourself, plan EVERY route ahead of time, etc etc...

Italy has been great so far for us. Spent 2 nights in Venice, woke up today and took a train to Florence. Saw the statue of David before catching another train to Pisa. Had that spaghetti dinner by the leaning tower I dreamed of when I was a kid.

If you ever decide to return to italy stay away from touristy areas like rome... sure there's a ton of history there, but there is so much more to italy. the smaller towns are much more welcoming, the food is 1000 times better, and with a little research you'll experience just as much history and culture (if not more) as you would in a tourist city like rome.

Some of my favorites are: Cinque Terre, San Remo, Sardinia, Lago di Garda, and my favorite Bassano del Grappa - home of the grappa. :thumbsup

I've had great experinces there the times I've been. France on the other hand... :helpme

Geeze, I think everyone has been in Italy this past week! Those of you posting here and know 2 other groups of adult biz folks who have been traveling there.

I wanna go to Lake Como

Hey dude try philippines... many BAbes there.... and very hospitable country...

That reads really funny but I can imagine how distressed it must have been actually living it. Totally screwed up.

Rome has been good so far, despite some guy posing as a cabby trying to rip us off about $25 on cab fare. We caught on before getting in the cab, thanks to reading up and planning ahead of time.

What he said...

That is basically how I travel even when I am just going somewhere in the states. As in if I go to New York. Hotels HATE you when you get your room for less. Go through the hotel and use the VIP check in service. Completely different experience.

Also get a rental if you don't want to hire a driver. At least that way you have control of your costs.

Don't expect a big room just about anywhere in Europe UNLESS you are willing to pay the penthouse rate for a normal sized room.

I've been a few places around Italy, including Rome, and never had any problems (the only scam was sitting down for a slice of pizza which doubled its price, €1 was no biggie). I liked Rome for the history, the stuff I read about as a kid, although other places were better for relaxing.

Sounds like you had some bad luck :(

Sue Rome!!!!!!

Come here in Athens man!

HEY NOW :frenchman

I always have a blast in france

Venice was nice. had a great time. no bad experiences and great sights, shopping, etc.. didn't lose luaggage, didn't get screwed. people were nice for the most part, as nice as europeans can be :winkwink: Food was good...

I had a great time in Rome. Everyone was very nice. I am going back over new years

That's fucked up

I'm not going to generalize, but from what i hear, almost everyone i know have had similar experiences

Aw man, I'm kinda glad I haven't hit Rome yet, then. What a scam! Hope you feel better soon, Sleazy!

This is why Man U beats those mofos from Rome in Champions League football!

Philistines...

Jesus christ sorry to hear that your trip was so horrible man. That's unbelievably fucked!

Brad

I was thinking of using these people to plan a trip there
http://www.perillotours.com/

Expensive but maybe worth it to have the tour guide taking you everywhere.

after living in a few tourist towns ive come to learn ...there all basically crap...money pits ...worthless t-shirts and coffee mugs...overpirced food and laodging...and usually transient party type people working there....if you want to travel its better to not go the tourist route..stay right outside of the areas you want to visit......never sign up for any type of motor vehicle tour...if anything rent a car ,boat or moped and follow them to the spot.

I was waiting for you to tell this one... lol

Geeze sorry to laugh though you spin it funny... and I guess that's the only good thing that can come of a bad trip like that - knowing that in the retelling you lighten our hearts and brighten our days with laughter...


or maybe not.

I went for a week this summer (rome>florence>venice) and I left thinking in general a lot of the italians treat tourists like shit. I am not uptight about this stuff but I got realy crappy service and felt ripped off at restaurants more than once. I probly would have kicked off if I hadn't been with my GF and not wanted to ruin her trip over a bit of cash.

Its not an anti american thing I mean I am english its just how they treat visitors. I'm sure its not all Italians but I left thinking they were a bunch of rip-off cunts who are exploiting all the great old stuff their country has.

Its well worth going to see all the stuff though just be aware they will try and fleece you!

I scare Europeans, especially when they attempt to be rude, funning thing is we get treated with great respect and I give it back.

Same here. Everyone is nice. In countries in which you don't speak the language, all you have to do is give it a shot and show that you are trying and everyone is more than happy to help you. They all speak English, but they don't come her expecting you to speak French/Italian/whatever, so English speakers shouldn't expect it when they go there.

As for Italy, I think you just had some bad luck. It's a beautiful country and I had no problems at all when I was there. Give it another shot.

as much as I travel, I tend to eat a lot of fast food while I'm away in foreign places! At least you always know what you're going to get!! BIG MAC is universal in EVERY counrty lol!

sorry to hear about your trip Scotty! Shoulda told me you were goign there...woulda had my friends take care of you. They run a tour company dedicated to N/A's, personal drivers, tours etc.

Jebus....what kind of vacation is that? It's like planning a trip to Iraq or something. :helpme

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