<p>^^ second that. Saw two tourists pick pocketed at Termini within the space of an hour and a half. </p>
<p>Also, maybe consider the road less traveled? Umbria, next to Tuscany, is as pretty as Tuscany but not nearly as crowded with throngs of tourists. You could do Cinque Terre quickly, cross it off your list, and then head to south and inland to the “real” Italy. Since you’re going to Rome, you could take trains to Peruggia, Assisi, etc as lovely day trips.</p>
<p>I second Assisi!</p>
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<p>Unless you really HAVE to, try to avoid getting your coffee fix sitting down in one of the many small cafes. The problem is not with the small cafes or with the coffee (delicious) but that the prices at the table are easily twice as expensive as at the bar. You can look at the prices before sitting down. Here’s one example:</p>
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<p>Not a big deal for a single coffee, but the addition could add fast for a family deciding to try a few of pastries or sandwiches for breakfast. Your expected 30 Euros bill turning in a 60 Euros one might ruin your early appetite. Well until the next Gelato store. :)</p>
<p>In Rome, do as the Romans. Get your coffee standing up!</p>
<p>You’ve got to wear a hidden waist belt in Rome to keep the pickpockets at bay! Go to Rick Steve’s site and follow his advice. Check out how the scams work and you can marvel as you see them in action (just don’t let it happen to you). And watch escalators especially–you’re basically trapped.</p>
<p>So far so good… Had a whirlwind tour of Naples, Sorrento, Capri (Pompei) and Rome (The Vatican + audience with the Pope… not a personal audience 
) Everything has been wonderful, including the weather. Heading back for more in a few days, and will head north to Florence and lakes, returning from Milan.</p>