Visiting a Strange ROME Without Tourists, Post Lockdown Italy 🇮🇹

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  • I visit Rome, Italy's ancient capital, exploring all of the city's major landmarks without the usual tourist crowds.
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  • @JasonBillamTravel
    @JasonBillamTravel  4 роки тому +64

    Sorry for the wait on this one, had a few logistical issues but I’m glad it’s finally out! The rest of the videos from the Italy series will be coming out much more consistently and a lot quicker. Cheers!

  • @RickP2012
    @RickP2012 4 роки тому +182

    That's probably the quietest the Colosseum has been in 2000 years.

    • @jeroen_L
      @jeroen_L 4 роки тому +23

      During the dark ages it used to be in ruïnes and out of use. The colosseum survived worse times...

    • @thekidFL6
      @thekidFL6 3 роки тому +2

      RickP2012 when I was there 2-3 years ago it was closed because it was snowing

    • @jeroen_L
      @jeroen_L 3 роки тому

      @MATTEO MONTELLA that's awesome, thanks!

  • @bensev1
    @bensev1 4 роки тому +93

    How beautiful Rome is now during this awful time... it's as if she is resting. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments...
    Be safe & happy travels!!!

  • @amardizz821
    @amardizz821 4 роки тому +58

    Most beautiful city in the world, along with Florence.

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +5

      Rome and Venice is the best storic city in the world! With Milan, Florence. You should visit Matera and Gallipoli. You never forgot them. Saluti da Parma :)

    • @amardizz821
      @amardizz821 3 роки тому +2

      Alberto Zannoni thank you Alberto, will visit Puglia most probably next year, I have been to Parma, but only in transit on the way to Bologna’.

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      Antony A the tortelli in Parma are very good! 😂 saluti brother ciao 👍🏻🇮🇹

    • @matteozucca5298
      @matteozucca5298 3 роки тому +1

      Why nobody Remember of Turin?😂😂😂

    • @mjc5509
      @mjc5509 3 роки тому

      YES, BUT UNFORTUNATELY EVERY AVAILABLE SPACE IS FULL OF GRAFFITI IN ROME

  • @CocacolaBoy83
    @CocacolaBoy83 4 роки тому +54

    im italian, welcome in Rome, my city! you can spend your life visiting Rome, dig a hole find a monument haha
    there is a custom in the trevi fountain, Throw three coins into the Trevi Fountain: the first is for the guaranteed return to Rome; the second is to meet the love of your life; the third coin is to fulfill the desire to get married.

    • @user-qk5kn7sn5b
      @user-qk5kn7sn5b 4 роки тому +1

      Oh really

    • @CocacolaBoy83
      @CocacolaBoy83 4 роки тому

      @@user-qk5kn7sn5b yeah

    • @fredjackson3264
      @fredjackson3264 3 роки тому +3

      Then you have the gypsies collecting the coins with a magnet

    • @CocacolaBoy83
      @CocacolaBoy83 3 роки тому +2

      @@fredjackson3264 eheh 1 or 2 times a day the insiders come to get the coins...I don't know what they do with the money afterwards, maybe at the municipality

    • @edoardovalli7674
      @edoardovalli7674 3 роки тому +7

      CocacolaBoy83 the proceeds are given to charity, helping homeless people living in Rome :)

  • @grahamthetraveller
    @grahamthetraveller 4 роки тому +18

    I have just flown back home to the UK yesterday from Rome I also visited Florence, San Marino, Pisa, Cinque Terre & Lucca while in Italy the best trip I have ever been on keep living the dream Jason

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  4 роки тому

      Sounds great, glad you had a good time!

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +2

      You can visit Matera in Basilicata... Bologna, Venice, Bari in Puglia. Thank you, you are welcome in Italy! 🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @matteozucca5298
      @matteozucca5298 3 роки тому +2

      @@albussilence6020 Also Turin, the real Italy's capital

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      @@matteozucca5298 no, the real capital is Parma!!

  • @scaligeridesireepoliti-sca1782
    @scaligeridesireepoliti-sca1782 4 роки тому +20

    NO PLACE LIKE ROME ON EARTH,!!!!

  • @lalla1239
    @lalla1239 3 роки тому +2

    I am Italian and I come from North Italy so far from the amazing Rome. I went there 20 years ago and I felt in love with this city. You can breath history in every streets. Thanks for coming in my country in this bad period. A strong hug.

    • @PeppeRusheR01
      @PeppeRusheR01 3 роки тому

      Roma è la nostra capitale e io ne sono fierissimo, da siciliano. Il cuore della nostra civiltà, USQUE AD FINEM GLORIA ROMAE

  • @nicolettarombola5698
    @nicolettarombola5698 4 роки тому +14

    Roma, splendida città 😍!
    Italia, meravigliosa nazione❤!

  • @davemcgarvie2746
    @davemcgarvie2746 4 роки тому +13

    You're in my favourite country still enjoying it when you should be hunkered down at home. You're a madlad! Stay safe

    • @xixixi5532
      @xixixi5532 4 роки тому +3

      Scotland is my favorite country ❤️ from Italy

    • @davemcgarvie2746
      @davemcgarvie2746 4 роки тому +2

      @@xixixi5532 come over and see us. I have a feeling flights and accommodation over here are about to become very cheap

  • @ddrid854
    @ddrid854 3 роки тому +8

    For me Rome is the most Magic city in the world

  • @francop4019
    @francop4019 4 роки тому +12

    I has been in Rome last year. I fell in love with the city, it has an amazing combination of beauty, history and culture. Also i have some italian family members living there. Must to admit that i cried a little bit during the video, so nostagic... Thank you Jason
    PD: You hope that you went to Trastevere after the Vatican, one of the best locations in Rome

  • @antmast
    @antmast 4 роки тому +20

    Nice video, reminds me of my youth in Rome, when there were no tourists, Colosseo was free to enter and we could even play football using one of its arches as a soccer goal...

    • @antonellapassiatore3872
      @antonellapassiatore3872 3 роки тому

      Oh...is it true?😆

    • @antmast
      @antmast 3 роки тому +3

      Well in the 50s and 60s the focus was all on building the new (ugly) Rome, this was considered by most just a bunch of old stuff with little value...

    • @antonellapassiatore3872
      @antonellapassiatore3872 3 роки тому

      @@antmast true

  • @nicoladifiordo9407
    @nicoladifiordo9407 4 роки тому +39

    I'm so proud of the beauty of my country

    • @annbarnes7278
      @annbarnes7278 4 роки тому

      Nicola Di Fiordo they don’t distoy stachus and history

    • @user-mc6zk8tc8c
      @user-mc6zk8tc8c 4 роки тому +1

      @@annbarnes7278 American snowflakes would be like, oh no, these Romans were means and bad things happened here, burn it to the ground, it's so TRIGGERING!!

    • @freddygigliotti7214
      @freddygigliotti7214 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, as an Italian american, Italy is truly the most beautiful country in the world. I am so jealous I don't get to experience it every day but consider myself very lucky that I was able to visit. It is an experience one never forgets. Once you have been to Italy, it gets into your very soul and you can never shake it. It will become an obsession to return.

    • @dianeleach9097
      @dianeleach9097 4 роки тому +1

      I Love it!! My 4th time is in 3 weeks!! I cant wait!! Everytime I go I see something different! Something new to enjoy and respecto! Grazie for letting us share your beautiful home!

    • @benripurba4861
      @benripurba4861 3 роки тому

      Nicola nice to see u

  • @helena.mey83
    @helena.mey83 3 роки тому +9

    I love italy....miss this place a lot....

    • @ghostghamerdeacon2020
      @ghostghamerdeacon2020 3 роки тому

      Im italy. Lissen
      Ciao. Si sono italiano ed a me piace di più l'America quindi. Fortunati :

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 3 роки тому +1

      @@ghostghamerdeacon2020 l’italia è 100 volte più bella e acculturata

  • @darrynmurphy2038
    @darrynmurphy2038 4 роки тому +22

    Visiting Rome without pilgrims, after Quarantena (1348, colourised)

  • @sohailkhan501
    @sohailkhan501 4 роки тому +28

    No wonder Rome wasn’t built in a day…

    • @tapptom
      @tapptom 4 роки тому

      How was it built by whom? Thx

    • @extremathule982
      @extremathule982 4 роки тому +5

      Builders building builds

  • @matthewrich5474
    @matthewrich5474 4 роки тому +33

    Amazing video! I love Rome! The most beautiful oldest city preserved in the world!

    • @dianeleach9097
      @dianeleach9097 4 роки тому +3

      Oh me too! My 4th visit in 3 weeks!!

    • @dianeleach9097
      @dianeleach9097 4 роки тому +4

      I love Italy..first came in 2017, and throwing those coins in the fountain has lead me back 3 times!! The 3rd time will be in just under 3 weeks time! It is true to say..every time I go..I find something new and somewhere new to go! You can necer get bored! Dont just go to the usual siteseeing places...to others reading this..go down roads..that you think looks like "nothing" believe me all these tiny lanes, roads..have something new! Always look up too..to see plaques...or find new watering holes to fill your bottle with free mineral water! Anyone thinking of going to Rome for the first time.....you will return! As all roads and planes.......lead to Rome! 😊😊😊

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      diane leach Hello Diane. I’m italian, we are waiting for you here. 🤩 thank you for the compliments for my country! You can visit the south Italy, i recommend you to visit Matera in Basilicata, and Alberobello in Puglia, Gallipoli and Polignano a Mare. You can stay in a wonderful beach in Lampedusa in Sicily. I wish you the best, stay well. Kiss Diane! 😘😘🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @dianeleach9097
      @dianeleach9097 3 роки тому +2

      @@albussilence6020 ciao!! Alberto! I love the italians..
      Very family orientated...love of heritage and animals! But when god wanted heaven on earth he chose Italy! When I stood on Positano beach..I cried! I could not believe how beautiful it was!
      Yes,I have heard of Pugli..and many other places..I hope in time I get to see a few more places you have named! I only have 2 weeks now..until my Flight! I feel like I am home as soon as I get there....

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +2

      diane leach if you find the person for yourself you will see the sweatness and desire to have you. I embrace you baby! 😍 good holiday 🇮🇹

  • @TrainLordJC
    @TrainLordJC 4 роки тому +19

    Another excellent presentation of your travels, this time in spectacular Rome, and how it looked when I was there in 1973 and 1980 with less tourists. The mood music accompanying your video is a great choice also. Well done again. I hope one day you will get a chance to go to Istanbul to offer your presentation of that amazing iconic and historical city.

  • @markelliott6112
    @markelliott6112 4 роки тому +11

    Fantastic. Watching from New Zealand. Went to rome a few years back, incredible place. About 20 times the tourists when we went however. Great Video

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому

      Thank you Mark! Why don’t you buy your plane ticket and come here soon? 🤩 we are waiting for you! Watch Matera in Basilicata, you might like!

  • @wilburhill2299
    @wilburhill2299 4 роки тому +7

    I love Rome. It is a wonderful city to visit with all its rich history. I can't wait to visit again.
    Thanks for taking me back to what I enjoyed. Love your informative videos!

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому

      Thank you for your compliments! You can visit Matera in Basilicata or Bari in Puglia in south Italy.We are waiting you for Eat a big pizza!! 😂🇮🇹

  • @AWANDERFulDay
    @AWANDERFulDay 4 роки тому +7

    We love this beautiful city of Rome!🤩

  • @InternationalFeds
    @InternationalFeds 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful golden hour footage of Rome and a very informative vlog! Thanks for showing us what Rome looks like at the moment and for telling us about the history behind the sights. I was obviously expecting it, but it is still incredible to see just how quiet and empty many of Rome's streets and sights still are compared to normal times. And don't feel rushed to upload your vlogs - their quality is worth the wait :)

  • @soniahachemi4025
    @soniahachemi4025 4 роки тому +7

    So lucky Jason ♥️ I need to come back to Italy.. Miss Rome, Venice, Florence.. Cinque Terre.. 🇮🇹

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      Why don’t buy a plane ticket for Bari??? You can visit Matera in Basilicata or Alberobello. There is wonderful beach in south Italy. Thank you for the compliments. Kiss Sonia 😘 saluti da Parma 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @soniahachemi4025
      @soniahachemi4025 3 роки тому +1

      @@albussilence6020
      I thank you SO MUCH Alberto 😃💐.. For sure I'll do one day !!! I love Italy and want to come back every year.. Such a wonderful country & amazing people!!! Too much love in return ♥️ GRAZIE con tutti il cuore a te 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 anche a Parma !!!!

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      sonia hachemi greetings with the heart! I’m close to you follow your dreams. Wounderful women 😍 smack! ❤️

    • @donatociva7900
      @donatociva7900 3 роки тому +1

      sonia hachemi Non dimenticarti le Dolomiti 🏔🏔🏔😍🇮🇹❗️

    • @soniahachemi4025
      @soniahachemi4025 3 роки тому +1

      @@donatociva7900
      MA Certo Donato 😉!!! Non dimentichero' 😄😄 GRAZIE MILLE !!!! 💐💐🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹!!!!!

  • @firestarter7680
    @firestarter7680 4 роки тому +1

    lived in rome for 1 year, your video brought back so many memories.thx

  • @vernjay2661
    @vernjay2661 4 роки тому +10

    I'm so glad you're back with another video. You never disappoint. Everytime I watch your video, I feel like I'm watching Discovery or History Channel. I love you!.

  • @kateforsyth1133
    @kateforsyth1133 4 роки тому +1

    I’m so moved by this video. I’m frankly surprised by my emotion watching you go through the city. It’s so extraordinary.

  • @anamarijamilos1290
    @anamarijamilos1290 3 роки тому +1

    My uncle is a Catholic priest. He lived in the Vatican for 2 years. He was one of Pope John Paul’s secretaries. I went to go visit him last year in Zagreb. I WISH I went to visit him when he was in the Vatican.

  • @AntonioRaele
    @AntonioRaele 4 роки тому +8

    The most beautiful city in the world 🥰

  • @wendymeulemans708
    @wendymeulemans708 4 роки тому +4

    Loving this. Bringing back memories from my travels. Thanks from USA 🇺🇸

  • @sussygrosso6446
    @sussygrosso6446 3 роки тому

    It’s incredible to see Rome this empty but at the same time beautiful and relaxing without the noise. Oh I miss Rome! Thank you ❤️

  • @dennisdaniels2992
    @dennisdaniels2992 4 роки тому +14

    Amazing video! I love Rome! I should come to Rome for next year's trip, but thanks for sharing the video!

  • @whattovisitinromania5044
    @whattovisitinromania5044 4 роки тому +4

    I enjoy your experience in Italy, so many beautiful places there to be discovered! Thanks for sharing! Wishing you great trips to come! Greetings from Romania! 🌼

  • @nmm7144
    @nmm7144 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Jason this video is beautiful.I have never been to Italy before.But its amazing to see all magnificent buildings without huge crowds.I can feel them.Its simply beautiful.

  • @firozejalkapadia4342
    @firozejalkapadia4342 4 роки тому +2

    The splendour, once again, is truly stunning.

  • @Coccolinodc
    @Coccolinodc 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent work Jason , impressive videos and really touched me seeing my native Rome not having been able to go back since Christmas to visit family... it brought a tear to my eye

  • @ViajeniBree
    @ViajeniBree 4 роки тому +1

    This is the dream! I'm currently editing my Rome vlog from last year and by watching this, I can't help but compare how peaceful thus ancient city is without the crowds.

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  4 роки тому

      It does seem to be a difference that’s almost night and day when comparing with the usual crowds.

  • @TYOrder1
    @TYOrder1 4 роки тому

    Got chills watching you walk through the forum. I really want to go back now.

  • @TMAItalia
    @TMAItalia 4 роки тому +4

    Bravissimo caro, MOLTO BENE!

  • @levinawalsh2015
    @levinawalsh2015 4 роки тому +5

    Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for taking us with you. Stay Safe. Love from Ireland. ☘💚🙏.

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому

      Thank you for compliment for my country. I visit Ireland is beautiful country. It was well cared for, a real gem. Kiss from Parma 😘🇮🇹

    • @levinawalsh2015
      @levinawalsh2015 3 роки тому +1

      @@albussilence6020 Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your visit. Stay Safe & Well.☘💚🙏.

  • @dfho5140
    @dfho5140 4 роки тому +1

    bring me back so much good memory in rome this january,can't wait to go back again!

  • @knitnut246connie7
    @knitnut246connie7 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderful job on this tour of Rome, it brings back wonderful memories of my times in that historic city. Keep up the good work Jason.🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

  • @BethandPaultravel
    @BethandPaultravel 4 роки тому +4

    TASTEFUL!!! We loved the music, the commentary and your camera work...thank you for bringing back wonderful memories 🤗

  • @mrsauravjha
    @mrsauravjha 4 роки тому

    Loved the calm and quiet but circumstances are unfortunate. I liked how you gave time to absorb the places, of course, the less hustle helped but liked your style of filming and explaining the details. Thank you!

  • @mikeifyouplease
    @mikeifyouplease 4 роки тому

    I never saw the attraction for the Forum, even when I was there decades ago. However; seeing the entire Forum with the Coliseum at one end and all the various
    remains of buildings from the over-head vantage point of the outlook from Palatine Hill, well suddenly it all makes sense! Thank you.

  • @ruthbartonico7531
    @ruthbartonico7531 4 роки тому +1

    For me, the best travelogue, so far....informative and educational. Thanks for bringing us to different places. Good to see Rome with a few people.... Enjoy your trips and keep safe!

  • @alessandrarossetti3742
    @alessandrarossetti3742 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this incredible images of my city, is usually so crowded that is impossible to wonder around the way you did or simply take it all in and hear the birds, really beautiful sights, hope you have enjoyed it too..

  • @jacklyncobey-mack917
    @jacklyncobey-mack917 3 роки тому +3

    This video brings back great memories- Trevi Fountain is my favorite spot

  • @lingo1708
    @lingo1708 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed your travel blog. Thanks for taking us with you on your journey across Italy. Beautiful pictures and interesting storytelling. Thank you!

  • @JimmingtonSFO
    @JimmingtonSFO 4 роки тому

    Thank you for restimulating that experience, I once had and now remember of my May in Rome.

  • @debrafirestone861
    @debrafirestone861 4 роки тому +3

    I want to go to Italy so bad. It’s part of my heritage. I’ve been in Great Britain I hope 1 day I will go it looks Magical

  • @aatt3209
    @aatt3209 3 роки тому

    Excellent footage of Rome. It's great that you spelled out the names of places you filmed for all to see for themselves. Thank you for travelling during this difficult time, please stay safe & healthy.

  • @giuseppedichiaro2568
    @giuseppedichiaro2568 4 роки тому +1

    Rome is wonderful ,but all the Roman empire'history is incredibly enchanting..... good job man😊 hug from Turin

  • @haroonshah6677
    @haroonshah6677 4 роки тому +9

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    • @spaghettistef
      @spaghettistef 2 роки тому

      I recently visited Pakistan and I absolutely loved it! I thought Taxila was one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen!

  • @mkkravist11
    @mkkravist11 3 роки тому

    Out most favourite and special place- beloved Rome! Cannot wait to go back.

  • @ellafarricielli1591
    @ellafarricielli1591 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful video, it brought back great memories. I miss Rome. ❤️

  • @AtHomeAnywhere
    @AtHomeAnywhere 4 роки тому +1

    I haven’t been back to Rome in 10 years 😊 Looks great! Thanks for sharing Jason!

  • @alindley3128
    @alindley3128 4 роки тому +4

    What lovely filming is in this video, especially the Roman forum at dusk. Magnificent. And the commentary, whether from Jason Billam, King George, Amy Walter, or even "Johnny Cashmere", is just right. Nicely done, a real piece of art in itself. (Using the technique of green screen, perhaps? I could be wrong, that's just a guess.)
    I first visited Rome with my dad in the summer of 1969, as a little kid. I spoke no Italian, refused to eat anything with tomatoes or cheese in it, and since I was traveling with only my dad, who didn't know how to comb a little girl's hair, the Italians must have thought I was a very strange and tousled American child. I had a great time, though. I was way too young ever to look in a mirror, and I subsisted just fine on pastina im brodo and baked chicken dinners. I remember visiting the Piazza Navona, seeing the Boromini church and the Bernini statue that summer when I was six. There was a little crowd that had formed around a street entertainer, a muscley roustabout who was about to lift a heavy rock into the air with his bare hands. He took a lot of time strutting around, ostentatiosly donning his wrist guards in preparation for the lift, and collecting donations from the crowd. The scene was like something out of a movie. Then my Dad bought me a giant helium balloon from a vendor with a cart there in the Piazza. The balloon was blue, a four-foot-long wavy squiggle that was bigger than I was. Back at the hotel that evening, after the helium had all leaked out, we saved the empty blue remnant as our souvenir of the day.
    The next time I visited Rome with my dad, I was fifteen. I kept a travel diary that summer, that is really funny to read now. It described all the places we went as tourists, as we made our way north to our destination at an early music festival in a tiny town in the Appenines. My dad had already introduced me to the Italian language by that time. Though we are not ethnically Italian, my dad is a devotee of Italian art and music. After the earlier trip we had taken to Italy together in the summer of 1969, my Dad had spent the rest of the summer at home in America making me learn Italian, using mainly I A Richards' Italian Through Pictures and various children's books. This meant that I had already had some foundation in the language when we returned to Rome some nine summers later. On that second trip, I was encouraged by my dad to make a proper study of the Italian language. By then, I was fifteen years old, and had started learning Latin at school. The Italian verb conjugations made good sense in the Italian grammar book he bought me and had me study from that summer. We toured for two weeks before settling down to attend the summer music school that was the purpose of our trip.
    At that time, in 1978, you did not need to buy tickets in advance to visit the Roman forum and the Palatine hill. We did buy a guide book to the forum from the museum shop there. My dear dad went with me, step by step and stone by stone, through the entire Roman forum, as I took us from paving stone to column to statue, reading out loud to my dad, all about each and every historical item from the comprehensive and detailed guide book. After exhausting that source of historical information, we went for a long ramble on the Palatine hill, snacking on a picnic we had brought with us. At one point near the Palatine, we walked through a tunnel-like passage outdoors between two tall walls, along a path that sloped upward. At the end of the passage, you could see only the sky, no buildings or people. The traffic sounds of modern Rome were too far away to be heard. As we made our way along this outdoor passage, I couldn't help wondering what century we would find ourselves in when we emerged.

    • @VFAHSN
      @VFAHSN 3 роки тому

      Thanks for your story. :)

  • @christinakalnieva6946
    @christinakalnieva6946 4 роки тому

    Fantastic panoramic views. Clear presentation. Rome certainly cannot leave you indifferent.

  • @jimmccann320
    @jimmccann320 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant -- life slowly coming back into the city centre...

  • @purple4463
    @purple4463 3 роки тому

    Breathtaking, thanks for sharing.

  • @Cairo4040able
    @Cairo4040able 4 роки тому

    Ciao, ho visto il tuo video e da Italiano che vive a Roma posso dirti che è stato bello vederlo. Ottimo lavoro! Good job ! Grazie , Tkanks

  • @jazzspring
    @jazzspring 3 роки тому

    Thank you - wonderful camera work - relaxing with plenty of time to observe and great to hear the natural sounds too.

  • @rayrier8436
    @rayrier8436 4 роки тому

    Enjoyable tour of Rome. Thank you for the advice on current conditions. Jason you bring a good perspective your traveling.

  • @kimzeck9827
    @kimzeck9827 3 роки тому

    Lovely video! Thanks very much for sharing 🌞

  • @mazetblzn8609
    @mazetblzn8609 4 роки тому +4

    I miss Rome!

  • @simonleason7321
    @simonleason7321 3 роки тому

    Hi Jason
    Just landed in Rome yesterday and seeing how quiet the capital is, never to see like this again in my lifetime.. Having the whole of August to travel Italy we’re heading to Naples then onto Sicily before heading back up the east coast to Venice or Verona.. Safe travels

  • @nikkiphillips128
    @nikkiphillips128 4 роки тому +2

    So envious of you visiting Rome at this time when there are far fewer tourists. Rome is a beautiful and historic city and I enjoyed your commentary. I look forward to when I can travel back to Italy from Australia again.

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      Nikki Phillips thank you for your compliments! You can visit Rome, Venice, Milan and the south Italy as Matera, Bari, Alberobello... the beach is wonderful near Gallipoli. See them if you like. ;) We are waiting for you! Saluti da Parma! 😎🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

    • @albussilence6020
      @albussilence6020 3 роки тому +1

      I hope one day to come too Australia is a wonderful country!

  • @joecesa1013
    @joecesa1013 4 роки тому

    You have a keen eye for capturing interesting shots of both historic and every-day life. Lighting and shadows are impressive, you're doing Italy the justice it deserves. Thanks.

  • @johnnyjohnson7077
    @johnnyjohnson7077 3 роки тому

    The visual tour of Rome are really nice and educational. Well done.

  • @fairiesmagicmusic2613
    @fairiesmagicmusic2613 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jason! I have never seen Rome so empty... but still so beautiful!

  • @patkelly656
    @patkelly656 4 роки тому

    What a great blog! So informative. Big Thank you. x

  • @dordil
    @dordil 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing and educating us while your travelling. 🙏🇿🇦❤️

  • @elvico2216
    @elvico2216 3 роки тому

    Going there this weekend. I know it's not going to be this quiet. But I'm glad it's not as busy as normal. Can't wait. Good vlog!

  • @ruthcr8839
    @ruthcr8839 4 роки тому +1

    I love the music. Awesome video. Thank you.

  • @nikiapostolopoulos4329
    @nikiapostolopoulos4329 4 роки тому

    So lucky to experience it like that

  • @forest_blerta5488
    @forest_blerta5488 4 роки тому +1

    thank you so much for the video 💚

  • @socorroresendiz3976
    @socorroresendiz3976 3 роки тому

    This was so breathtaking how Beautiful sites, you do an awesome job!

  • @sallybethstories.voiceartist
    @sallybethstories.voiceartist 3 роки тому

    Beautiful t5hanks Jason, its always a pleasure watching your journeys.

  • @klb6453
    @klb6453 4 роки тому

    I was in Italy during the Holy Week in 2017. I was in Rome the day before Easter Sunday. The entire city was packed that day. The Trevi Fountain was so packed. And a guy managed to propose to his girlfriend there. Where you stood to the right of the fountain, I sat briefly and tossed a coin into the fountain. Thanks for sharing.

  • @BaYeTV
    @BaYeTV 3 роки тому

    Rome is truly captivating.😍 Everywhere you look is bursting with history and beauty. We visited the city during Spring as part of our DIY EUROTRIP video. The entire city is rich with art, sculpture and architecture. 🤩🤩🤩 Its like walking inside a huge museum. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @igorjee
    @igorjee 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Jason for introducing us to this city. I am astonished
    I've never heard of it. It has a lot of potential and the locals seem nice. But that's what I love about Europe, it's full of hidden gems like this.
    One must go there before tourists discover it and ruin it like other places.
    Although, many will feel like packing up instantly and going there after watching your video, haha.

  • @vernadeth986
    @vernadeth986 4 роки тому +1

    Just wow!!!!! 💕😍😍😍

  • @kalinapopova7229
    @kalinapopova7229 4 роки тому +3

    I've really been enjoying your videos, very informative while at the same time visually intriguing!

  • @bibibachmd9995
    @bibibachmd9995 4 роки тому

    Excellent! Great to live vicariously since travel here is restricted. Thank you. I cannot believe how empty Rome is.

  • @hazemgamer
    @hazemgamer 4 роки тому

    Great video as always Jason! I love your content! Keep up the good work!

  • @alexandramaligeorges5489
    @alexandramaligeorges5489 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant... very informative 💕

  • @bryansandiego
    @bryansandiego 4 роки тому +1

    This is an amazing video. Well done!!!

  • @tube26love
    @tube26love 4 роки тому +4

    Lovely 😊

  • @albertoascari3968
    @albertoascari3968 4 роки тому

    Great film and very well made. Thanks so much for this tour through Rome. Take care and see you soon again. 👍🙂🇮🇹

  • @kierancrotty1848
    @kierancrotty1848 3 роки тому

    This was great! I really enjoyed it and I can’t wait to go back to Rome. Excellent music!

  • @nickpearson291
    @nickpearson291 4 роки тому

    Good choices of music, Jason. I was in Rome when I was 20. I was more interested in wandering around the city exploring neighborhoods than I was in visiting historical sites, though of course I visited some of the major ones. So your tour was very helpful.

  • @lizakerr8553
    @lizakerr8553 4 роки тому

    Your Music choice is great, Jason. I visited Rome in early 2004 in winter , a day of buses on strike so we walked everywhere. Look forward to your next video .
    Thanks. 🇦🇺

  • @aa-cz2qo
    @aa-cz2qo 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this beautiful video

  • @ourfamilytravelingvideos4184
    @ourfamilytravelingvideos4184 4 роки тому

    Beautiful video!. Great job🤗

  • @joeconrad3828
    @joeconrad3828 4 роки тому +3

    Wow. The Trevi Fountain really is as nice as they say it is. When I was there two years ago I couldn’t see much of it. Seemed like there were two thousand Chinese tourists in that tiny square, all pushing and shoving their way to the edge to take photos of themselves with those stupid phone sticks.

  • @lifeofaking8467
    @lifeofaking8467 3 роки тому

    I spent one week there about 3 weeks about. It was so interesting to be there witb no tourists! Really an incredible opportunity to enjoy the city without waiting in line. The Vatican was especially neat! I was one of four people waiting in line when they opened on a Sunday morning.

  • @carmelaaustin3594
    @carmelaaustin3594 3 роки тому

    Love everything about this video, and the music is wonderful it just goes perfect with the video

  • @bohboh8
    @bohboh8 4 роки тому

    Wow. Is beter with this calm , unic occasion

  • @bijum2086
    @bijum2086 4 роки тому +2

    Once in a lifetime opportunity