Bikesharing - an environmental way to get around Rome: We're having a late lunch break at Caffè dell’Arte next to our hotel in Campo dei Fiori when we notice this smart row of green bikes lined up in a bike rack. Ah, this must be one of the bikesharing schemes that are sprouting up all over Europe. Since this first sighting, we've seen many others during our strolls around the city. ATAC Roma, the government transit authority that runs the buses and Metro, now runs this service in Rome … [Read more...]
How to Get your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport
October 3, 2009 by
The Process for claiming your Tax Refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport: There are lots of advice on the internet on the process to follow to get your VAT refund at Rome Fiumicino Airport. From our experience at Terminal 3 of Rome Fiumicino Airport, things have changed a little. Note: The Customs offices for VAT tax reimbursements are located in the Departures Areas of Terminals T1, T3 and T5. To claim back your VAT refund at the airport, you have to show your goods and your VAT Refund … [Read more...]
Hop-on and Hop-off the Tiber River
August 6, 2009 by
Rome Sightseeing from a different perspective: We don't really think of river cruising on our Rome holidays, but you actually can do sightseeing cruises on the Tiber River. Cruising down the Tiber River allows you to see Rome from a different perspective. The following are a couple of cruises you can do: Hop-on Hop-Off Tiber River Cruise This cruise allows you to explore Rome sights along the route of the Tiber River. The cruise is between Tiberina Island and Cavour Bridge and you'll be … [Read more...]
