Rome What to Pack

Luggage and bags: Rolling luggage - and not too big.. you'll be dragging it up steps and through narrow hallways.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Walking shoes and a rain-proof jacket

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: tylenol - and allergy pills if you're sensitive to pollution

Photo Equipment: Lots of film!

Photo Equipment: I had to buy some film in Rome, and I thought it was expensive (probably because I'm used to getting good deals in multipacks from the supermarket). It was also quite hard to see where I could buy film (apart from obviously expensive photography shops) though that could have just been where I was at the time. I suggest you pack as many films as you are likely to need, plus some spare for emergencies.

Miscellaneous: Hat and sunscreen!

Miscellaneous: I always take a travel size binocular with me. The churches and museums in Europe often have amazing art on the ceilings and a good pair of binoculars will really help you appreciate what's above you!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Good walking shoes!!!

Photo Equipment: Dozens of films!!!

Miscellaneous: If you want to use electrical equipment, make sure to bring an adapter with you!!!

As stupid as it might sound: we had a lunch box with us, which was nice to carry along our sandwiches for our impromptu picnics... (or the salami and cheese to supplement the sweet breakfast at the B&B)!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Definitely bring a couple pairs of comfortable shoes. I generally wear one pair during the day and the second in the evening to give my feet a break. The next day, I wear the second pair all day and the first pair all evening.

Miscellaneous: Even though you are in the city, it is very wise to wear sunscreen in Rome in the summer. Places like the Forum have very little shade and can be very hot during the day.

Luggage and bags: I recommend a backpack instead of luggage with wheels (assuming you don't have back problems) because many places that are not high end have stairs but no elevator. The apartment I stayed in was on the 4th floor and there was no elevator. Also, for women, I recommend a purse that zips on the top or has a buckle closure and that is carried under the upper arm. It certainly made me feel like less of a pickpocket target.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfortable walking shoes (in the summer - cool, comfortable walking shoes). Tank tops are ok as long as you bring some sort of cover up for going in churches - bare shoulders and knees are not allowed in most (this is true at St. Peter's). And no one wants to wear those napkin things they give you if you don't have a cover up. When I got there, I bought one of those large, cheesy tourist scarves that has pictures of famous fountians on it and just carried it with me. when I got to a church I just tied it around my shoulders. it was small and lightweight and now I have a memento from my trip that I actually used (even if it is kitsch).

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Deodorant! (ha ha)

Photo Equipment: I brought a Nikon N65 with a nice lens and I am very glad I did. Those types of cameras are nice because they have the option of automatic or manual focus and shutter speed/aperature. This is nice for churches that are often too dark for smaller, point and shoot cameras. You just have to be careful that it doesn't get stolen.

Miscellaneous: Eat lots of food, granita and gelato. Buy roasted chestnuts and corn from street vendors. Drink the water from the spouts on the street. Be polite. Be quiet in the churches. Don't be shocked if people stare at you (as far as I could tell, staring is much more acceptable there than it is here). Spend time wandering around and window shopping. Bring home useful souveniers. Make Roman friends.

Miscellaneous: We took the 'Rough Guide - Mini Guide to Rome' with us. You don't look to touristy with it, and it is full of excellent, accurate infotmation. If we hadn't taken it, our 3 days would not have been anywhere near as much fun! Why do i like Rough Guides books so much????? Because they are written by people who have actually been, and not from facts taken from other books.

Get this book......its only around £6 - £10

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: woolly hat, muffler, gloves, umbrella ...

Why is the Winter also very cold if Rome is much more south than Germany?!?

One day it was terrible cold and it was raining. I didn't know if it was a hallucination but it was also sleet !!! Also the wind is very very chilly!

Never imagined that I would spent money for a woolly hat in Rome :-))

Photo Equipment: I'm not sure if I'm the only one who takes countless pictures. During this short stay I used 7 films ...

Be sure to have enough rolls with you. I always have the impression that films are more expensive than at home