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Spanish Steps was fine for me. It is the best area to shop. My hotel was literally 5 steps from the Gucci store. Of course I did not shop at Gucci, but there was every other store nearby. People were just hanging out at the steps at night. Eventually it does totally die down, and there is really no nightlife there. So all in all, I would say it is better during the day than at night. No matter where you stay, there is something within walking distance.I mean I felt pretty welcomed ALMOST everywhere I went. I literally walked the ENTIRE city. One time on the outskirts I went into this panini shop because they were selling them for 1 dollar. When I got in there, it was a bunch of old school Italian guys who looked like they didn't like brothers like myself. I played it cool, but I was on guard for real for real. I got my sandwich, and threw it away once I got outside.
And as far as just talking to people... if I heard them talking English I would just spark a conversation. I would usually just tell them I am travelling alone, and I would like them to take a picture of me. I would engage into small talk, and let it evolve into whatever it became. I gave NO DAMBS. I could have taken a few women down, but I wasn't on that. My girl held me down so I am sticking with her.
As far as advice for Rome... if you want to party stay in the Trastevere area. If you want to see the attractions, every other area is in walking distance. I stayed by the Spanish Steps. There was a lot of places to shop around there, but not many to party. I wasn't there for the party anyway. Any other questions just lmk.
I'd probably stick to the tourist area anyway, but good to know the vibe outside of the tourist areas.
I'm an introvert, so I couldn't see myself partying there anyway. However, if the women are receptive then that's another story. But I really just want to see the main attractions like you did, especially the Colleseum.
I'm looking into flights right now and I'll check out hotels in the Trastevere area. Was the area near the Spanish steps cool too? Thanks again for all the information!
I am an extreme introvert as well, but I was just like F it. After I talked to the first person it was east from there. It isn't like I was making irrational requests or anything... I was just asking for pictures. if the person smiled and seemed cool I just proceeded from there.