re: Traveling and safety in Rome and Florence

Hey OP, I understand your concerns. I’m a good ole baw from the south and see a lot of bad stuff on the news. I went to Rome/Florenc/Pisa/Venice with my pregnant wife in April. I was nervous. Went to rome first, we walked a lot and I kept pretty much everything of value on me (Computer, phone, all documentation, etc) in a really secure back pack that I had strapped to myself. It was a pain but I was nervous. I wouldn’t leave anything in my hotel room. By the time we got to venice all I kept on me was my phone and the room keys. Just left everything else in the room. There’s really no need to be nervous.

Just be aware of your situation. We walked all over Rome and never felt scared. In Florence we were walking around at night on low lighted streets (sometimes we were the only ones on the street) and I never felt scared. In Rome the touristy places are crowded and no doubt there are some predators around. Just be aware of yourself and your surroundings and you’ll be fine.

Have a blast, I am truly jealous. We have to go back because my wife couldn’t drink while we were there. That’s our excuse to go back, HA!

Also, in Rome get an Airbnb or hotel in trastevere. It’s what you imagine Rome to be. I wouldn’t stay near the colosseum just because it’s so touristy and crowded.



Here's a link to my trip planning thread.

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/travel/t-zero-days-until-italy-final-logistics-to-do-list/69633782/