Carrie is coming to town!!!

September 28th until October 8th!!!!!

We're flying into Torino for a few days, taking the train into Florence and then to Rome and flying out of Rome. Anyone have any recommendations where to stay for cheap? I don't care if they're hostels, but I do need a secure room to keep my luggage in. I travel with lots of shoes and they take up room.

I'm sooooo excited I could pee my pants!!!


HOSTILE EDIT!!!
[Edited 8/28/07 7:24am]

CarrieLee said:

Why not, are you armed?

retina said:

Shit I spelled that wrong huh? Oh well.

I always recommend the Hostelling International chain. I've tried them in different parts of the world and they usually keep a pretty good standard, considering the price level.

http://www.hihostels.com/

JEALOUS!!! Have a great time and do lots of silly things and take pics of you doing them and then post them here.

retina said:

What about luggage? I'm concerned about leaving my things in the room when we go out.

Thank you for the link!

I don't know if I can recommend the Astrix II hostel in Rome Carrie, it's a bit raucous as is its owner Gianni. Its cheap and pretty secure as you arent allowed into the hostel during certain hours of the day for cleaning. However, if you are really budgeting let me know and I'll get some more info for you. Watch out for Gianni though he's a nutter. Just to wet your appetite...

Florence...



Rome...

CarrieLee said:

From their FAQ:

Is there somewhere safe I can leave my possessions?
The majority of hostels provide lockers for your possessions. Some lockers are coin operated, so make sure you have change! For others you may need to provide your own padlock. Many hostels also offer luggage storage.

If you really want to make sure, I guess you'd have to call the specific hostel you're booked into.



No prob.

JDInteractive said:

Thanks JD! I'll take any recommendations I can get! I'd like to try and stay away from the raucous hostels though,seeing how it's just me and another girlfriend...who happens to be platinum blond! Thanks!

Beautiful pictures....oooh I can't wait!

retina said:

Awesome! Looks like I'll have to bring a padlock.

Teacher said:

That goes without saying!

CarrieLee said:

Yeah, he likes the women a bit. There's a number of decent places around the Termini rail station and all within walking distance to the main attractions. If you want a decent hotel (budget depending of cause) I can recommend the Dei Consoli which is a great 3 star hotel from what I remember.

I'd come and join you Carrie if I get chance.

JDInteractive said:

You are the busiest traveler in the world! Dang! I'm not sure what our schedule will be like but I know we'll be in Rome for at least the last 4 days of our stay!

CarrieLee said:

Cool. Well I'll see. Anything to get away again.

CarrieLee said:

You'll love Florence though, its stunning. Enjoy it all. You're also not too far from England if you think about it!

I miss Italy already..

In here there are some hostels too: http://www.hostelworld.com

I recomend Pensione Ottaviano.. An amazing place, loved it. Right next to the Vatican..

http://www.hostelworld.co...l-Rome-754

They don't have a security box in there, but if you bring your own lock, you can lock your stuff in your room... I'm not sure if it's safe enough for you, but I wasn't worried..

And when you're in Rome and visiting the vatican or st. peters, go to an icecream bar called: Old Bridge it's near the wall of the vatican, pretty close to the museum entrance..

It is the BEST!!!


And if your staying at a hostel, and you can't get in during siesta, I suggest taking a nap at Villa Borghese park..

CarrieLee said:

cool shit. i hope you have fun carrie

4 u

They were expecting me...

Byron said:

I hadn't had my coffee or tea yet so at first I didn't even see it, but

Byron said:

Funny!!! How long ago was that photo taken Byron?

CarrieLee said:

About 20 years ago lol ...

Byron said:

I thought so!!!

CarrieLee said:

I want to go back to Italy sooooo damn bad... ...I envy you right now...I really need to make that my next trip.

Byron said:

My next trip after this will be San Fran. Then come September I hope to go to Greece for my friend's wedding. I'm sure I'll stick Phoenix somewhere in there too so I can go see my best friend. I love to travel!! This Italy trip is going to be more expensive than I thought though...damn.