· 7 min
Colosseum and Vatican Tickets: Prices, Booking and How Not to Overpay (2026)
Colosseum (€18) and Vatican (€20/25) tickets in 2026: prices, what’s included, how to book skip-the-line and how to avoid the entrance scams.
Journal: Rome without the guidebooks
What Romans know and the booking sites leave out. Practice, seasons, money and the traps.
· 6 min
Rome in 1, 2 or 3 Days: Itineraries by Day and How Much Time You Really Need
How many days you need in Rome and what to fit in: ready itineraries for 1, 2 and 3 days — Colosseum, Vatican, the centre, day trips. Facts, no rushing.
· 5 min
Tourist Scams and Traps in Rome: How Not to Overpay or Lose Your Wallet
The main tourist scams in Rome: pickpockets, taxis without a meter, bracelets, restaurant traps and fake tickets. How to spot each and not get caught.
· 5 min
The Best Time to Visit Rome: By Season and Month (and When Not To)
The best time to visit Rome by season and month: weather, crowds, prices, the August heat, and why spring and autumn win. Facts, not fluff.