http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com questions@backpackpodcast.com (Ryan Stuckey and Friends) © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:18:16 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=378 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Budget Travel Europe,Colosseum,Europe Podcast,Italy,Italy Podcast,One Summer in Europe,Palatine Hill,Pantheon,Piazza Navona,Roman Forum,Rome After a warm-up to wonderful Italy in Florence, we arrive at the great capital city of Rome, history's epicenter in many ways. - The treasures of Rome are both ancient and modern and not to be missed by any European traveler. After a warm-up to wonderful Italy in Florence, we arrive at the great capital city of Rome, history's epicenter in many ways. The treasures of Rome are both ancient and modern and not to be missed by any European traveler. This city constantly stimulates the senses - sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. With so many attractions to cover around Rome, we recommend four nights and five days here after arriving after a short train trip from Florence. On this episode, Dean and I talk about: initial tips and pointers to make the most of a visit to Rome my favorite crazy Roman emperor a walk around the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, imaging those who once walked here long before our favorite piazzas and other more modern sights around town a trip over to Vatican City to check out Catholic Rome and the unbelievable St. Peters cathedral and Sistine Chapel a possible day trip to Pompeii for the ambitious gelato, pizza, and other tasty things to fatten up on in Rome TRANSPORT IN Trenitalia (Italian train system) ACCOMMODATION One Summer in Europe (Rome hostel and budget hotel search) SIGHTSEEING Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Pantheon Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain St. Peters Basilica Sistine Chapel Villa Borghese One Summer in Europe (miscellaneous sightseeing activities in Rome) TRANSPORT OUT Trenitalia (Italian train system) Jadrolinija (Croatian ferry system for Bari-Dubrovnik ferry) After five intense days in Rome, most people need a break from the super-hectic atmosphere. Our next destination will be perfect for relaxation, the stunning Dalmatian coast of Croatia... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean