Watch out for the beggars / pickpockets and other Rome, Italy Warning Or Danger Tips

Watch out for the beggars swarming around the major tourist spots. They seem to be some of the most annoying that I have ever come across. The worst area seemed to be around the Colosseum. I kept tight hold of my camera and my handbag.

There are often young children that try to distract you so that the professional pick pockets can relieve you of your possesions.

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If you decide to go to Rome to watch your team in action at the Olympic Stadium, be warned that the police treat you like criminals. The police advised Middlesbrough supporters to use the offical transport from Villa Borghese. We followed our tour operators and advice and met our coach there. We were actually sat on the coaches for two and a half hours before we were taken to the Stadium. The police did not tell us what was happening or what the delay was. For future visiting fans, I would advise making your own way to the stadium if you want to see the kick off.

When we arrived at the stadium we were herded in like sheep and then searched. Our handbags were searched as well. Thankfully I had left anything that might be removed on the coach but other female supporters even had their make up taken from them. Such was the delay that we missed the first seven minutes of the game. Inside the stadium Roma fans were letting off fireworks and flares, plus when Middlesbrough scored various items were thrown at us. The police just let them throw the objects and didn't seem to be bothered that many of the supporters affected were families with young children. One law for the home fans and one for the visitors.

After the game we were held in the stadium for 1 hour 35 minutes (the streets outside were already deserted in under an hour). We were then herded back to our coaches and returned to the airport at a snail's pace.

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