I asked a friend if she would like a pizza and getting the affirmative took her to the eternal city. Roman folk were brilliant but spoilt by high incidence of pickpocketing by immigrant. Did the Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, Vatican, Spanish Steps and more. If you want a romantic evening meal there is a restaurant on the top floor of a Hotel (ask a Roman) superb views over the Basillica, food fantastic and the service was the best. I've just convinced myself to go back - great memories.

Warn tourists of the very present danger of crime. One should never go backpacking alone and women are recommended to always be accompanied by a male or even 2 male persons when walking the streets and NEVER at night. Unfortunately this is what Italy has to offer today.

Loved Italy! Backpacked for a couple of weeks, would recommend it to anyone, esspecially those backpacking for the first time. Make sure you don't miss Pompeii, Pisa, Venice and Lago di Como (Lake Como). Oh - and obviously Rome!