Rome What to Pack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring two pairs of walking shoes -- you'll do more walking in Rome than almost any other city you'll ever visit. Shoes that are comfy when visiting the mall may start causing problems after a day on Rome's streets. Switching between pairs can help.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Bring your own washcloth (facecloth) - even the best Italian hotels don't carry them. The Hilton at the airport has them, and other American chain hotels may have them, too. Pack a plastic bag to carry it back. I take one that I found at a Bed and Bath store. It is synthetic, so dries faster. Also, makeup rinses right off it! Amazing!

Miscellaneous: Bring a role of white athletic tape. It comes in handy, from sealing the mailing tube you buy to protect your antique print, to an emergency hem repair, to securing a bandaid that won't stay put. I've used it to hold down the "on" button on those annoying hair dryers some hotels have - you have to continually press down on the on button, or it turns off. I understand wanting to save on electricity, but geez, this is annoying!

Oh yes, and earplugs, especially if you've never stayed at your hotel before. There could be street noise - even with double-glazed windows. There could be noise from the hallway, the room next to you, etc.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Rome is one of the shopping capitals of the world. And even if you can’t afford anything from Gucci, Armani or Versace, there are plenty of lower priced stores and some excellent boutiques. So just make sure you leave some room in your suitcase.

Comfortable and ‘breathable’ shoes for walking in is recommended, something with a good grip as there are a few hills in Rome.

I was in Rome in summer and there were two things I made sure I had with me at all times, a bottle of water and an umbrella (as one day I was walking around and there was a sudden downpour of rain). See my ‘tourist trap’ section for a tip on buying water.

Luggage and bags: Always Travel Light!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I read somewhere that Rome was very Glam, so black was a good option and layers.
Whether or not this went with my trainers? How those women walk about in heels on those cobbled streets beats me!

I was there in September - really warm during the day - but it absolutely poured, and I mean big rain, so I had to buy an umbrella and yes it was overpriced. The Rose sellers switched to Umbrellas on that night. I ducked into a nice shop and bought an umbrella with Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday logo on it - I know, I know , I know - so bring your umbrella.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you do go for the high heels, I'm sure a few band aids wouldn't go a miss!

Photo Equipment: An extra memory card definitely - there are so many great photo ops!

Miscellaneous: Layers in September & Umbrella

Cover up for your visit to the Vatican - just a light shawl over your shoulders will do the trick!

Luggage and bags: Small trolleys will fit your needs.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It never snows, it rarely rains, a lot of sun, so avoid heavy clothes. Very comfortable shoes, you'll never walk as much as in Rome.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: It's a metropolis, you can easily find anything for good prices. Just what is necessary.

Photo Equipment: Don't forget your camera, preferrably a reflex one; digitals ill give you cold images of a hot city. No videocameras, unless you're Japanese...

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Many public parks, many great and lovely beaches... It's up to you!

Miscellaneous: My advice is a small backpack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: May light clothing very hot but a little cooler on an evening. comfortable shoes you walk your la lot. if you are a little vain then put another pair of hightheels in your bag to change into for posing

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Hanes white tee shirts are thin enough to rinse out at night and dry in a couple of hours. You'll always have something to wear that's clean underneath a jacket, etc.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Women-bring small tube of vasoline to remove makeup, good for cuts and dry skin.

Miscellaneous: Bring throwaway cameras so you can carry one or two per day and leave the rest in the hotel room. Mark the camera with a number and date and takes notes for developing.

Luggage and bags: A big one and an extra one. You will go shopping. I promise.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In terms of "blending in," my blonde self had no hope. That said, the best way, if you are a young person, to do so is to mirror what the Italians wear. Large, very designer sunglasses are a must. Italians take these very seriously-- you will see sunglasses stores literally everywhere. I bought a huge pair of Diors while I was there-- and I fit in until I got back to the USA, where everyone thought I had become "Euro!"
Miss Sixty jeans and bright colors are very "in" for teens and young twenties.
Be wary of heels-- cobblestones killed some of my shoes! That said, bring a pair for going out, but make sure they are "stable."
If there is anything you "forgot" don't fret-- you will find that which you are looking for and more in Rome!

Miscellaneous: Bring sunscreen. Italians naturally are darker than most US/Europeans-- so be prepared to find only spf 10 in Italy!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I'd read all the blurb, I'd taken fellow VTers advice but NOTHING vould prepare for me for how much my feet ached each night. Invest in the best walking shoes you can find, forget trainers, your feet need support. I'd taken my trusty Doc Martens and I STILL got blisters. Also, invest in some cooling leg gel or foot cream for the end of the evening and if you're going out to eat, forget fancy shoes, you'll be desperate by then for some lovely old worn slippers!