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Travel Sickness Can Ruin A Vacation
ByBeppe Castro October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

We planned a short getaway to the northern Italian city of Bolzano. It would be great! We’d leave the oppressive heat of Rome, enjoy some German influenced food and maybe even ride a gondola. Or so we thought. Unfortunately, my vacation, and as a result Mrs. Curmudgeon’s was ruined once I got sick and was unable to leave our vacation apartment. This was some type of viral gastroenteritis, the likes of which I have NEVER experienced. I won’t share the details, but IT WAS BAD!

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Travel Planning: This Isn’t Your Last Vacation In Italy!
ByBeppe Castro October 9, 2026September 11, 2026

I’d love to claim that my views on traveling to multiple cities during a single, average length vacation have developed over the years, but the reality isn’t so. I have gotten tired, or more accurately uninterested, in multi-leg travel beginning after only a couple trips abroad. For me, the right number of cities to visit…

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A Fall And Spring Packing List For Men Coming To Rome
ByBeppe Castro August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Finding a complete fall and spring packing list for men coming to Rome can be challenging because most are generic, but this is specific for travel to Rome.

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A Winter Packing List For Men Who Are Coming To Rome
ByBeppe Castro August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

This is an essential winter packing list for men traveling to Rome for a vacation during the colder months that will help make your trip an enjoyable success.

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A Summer Packing List For Men Who Are Coming To Rome
ByBeppe Castro August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Finding a summer packing list for men coming to Rome can be a challenge because most are focused on women so I wanted to offer a complete guide for the guys.

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A Complete Packing List For Men Who Are Coming To Rome
ByBeppe Castro August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Searching for a complete packing list for men coming to Rome is difficult because most are focused on women so I wanted to offer a complete guide for the guys.

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3-Day Rome Itinerary For Your First Visit
ByBeppe Castro August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

This 3-Day Rome itinerary for your first visit to the Eternal City is important so that you have a great vacation full of memories to take with you back home.

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3-Day Itinerary For Your Second Time In Rome
ByBeppe Castro July 28, 2026August 2, 2026

A second time in Rome still needs an itinerary for the amazing things that remain to do during another 3 days in Italy and to make another visit memorable.

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ByBeppe Castro June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

Welcome to Saturdays in Rome! Whether you found this site while dreaming about a future trip to Rome, Italy, planning the details of an upcoming one, or just missing the city after you’ve already left, you’re in the right place.

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The Rome Red-Light District And Other Popular Questions Answered
ByBeppe Castro February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Is there a red light district, Uber, Starbucks or a tram in Rome? Our guide separates myth from reality and answers all your questions before you visit the Eternal City.

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