Where should I go in Europe for a 3 night photography trip?

I'd add a vote for Florence (though I'm biased as I lived there for a year).

The city center itself is great and I'd recommend a short bus ride up to Fiesole for the views.

Nearby you have Siena, Lucca and Pisa which are worth a visit.
 
2StepSteve said:
I think I'm pretty much decided on Rome, I bought a guide book. :D

Just trying to find a semi decent hotel to stay in now.
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What's your budget?

I stayed at the Hotel Diana, which was pretty awesome.

ALso look at the Villafranca, or the Andreotti. All of these are close to the termini station which is the main transport hub, and you can easily walk the loop of Vatican, Colloseum, Trevi from there.

Regarding an ND I'm afraid I have no idea - just know I need to get one!

Also - you must go to Florence, you can get the train there very easily from Rome, its 40 euros on the fast one - 2 hours or 20 euros on the slow one - 4 hours. You can even book a flight home from Pisa if you don't want to train it back to Rome - bear that in mind.
 
2StepSteve said:
I think I'm pretty much decided on Rome, I bought a guide book. :D

Just trying to find a semi decent hotel to stay in now.
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watch out for pickpockets theres hundreds of them in Rome, and work in packs of all ages, large groups in the touristy locations (yes its like that in all major cites) the police dont give a dam, so make sure you get independent camera insurance that covers useless police reports
 
sHo0sH said:
What's your budget?

I stayed at the Hotel Diana, which was pretty awesome.

ALso look at the Villafranca, or the Andreotti. All of these are close to the termini station which is the main transport hub, and you can easily walk the loop of Vatican, Colloseum, Trevi from there.

Regarding an ND I'm afraid I have no idea - just know I need to get one!

Also - you must go to Florence, you can get the train there very easily from Rome, its 40 euros on the fast one - 2 hours or 20 euros on the slow one - 4 hours. You can even book a flight home from Pisa if you don't want to train it back to Rome - bear that in mind.
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Thanks the advice. My budget is around £450 for the flight and hotel. Actually Villafranca is on my short list, some confusion about whether the wifi is actually free though. Prime Villa Torlonia Hotel (quite a bit cheaper but a 10 minute walk to a station) is also on my short list.. it's right near the tram line and close to a nice looking local park.

Florence does look like a must to visit. :) Tempted to try and go for 4 nights instead of 3 as there looks like there is a shed load to see!

steveo said:
watch out for pickpockets theres hundreds of them in Rome, and work in packs of all ages, large groups in the touristy locations (yes its like that in all major cites) the police dont give a dam, so make sure you get independent camera insurance that covers useless police reports
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Thanks for the tip. I am a little worried about this aspect of the trip to be honest, especially as I am travelling alone. It means that my camera will have to be with me all the time. Will need to get a new bag and a new shoulder strap to avoid drawing attention to myself. The bag will need to be small enough to be allowed to carry on the plane yet big enough to fit other bits and bobs inside, such as Kindle, tablet and other bits. I'm looking at taking my 5DMKIII + three or four lenses (24-105L, Sigma 1.4 35mm, possibly 70-300L or 85mm 1.8).

I am currently insured with Photoguard and once I have everything booked and finalised I will give them a call to ask about cover abroad.

Going back to bags: I think the Tamrac Rally 5 may be a good choice? http://www.tamrac.com/products/rally5/
I'm not normally keen on messenger bags but this may be a better choice for traveling? What do all you think?
 
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I have a Lowepro 16L, perfect for the plane but I'm just carrying a crop and a couple of lenses. Some great features on it like removable camera compartment, opens camera pocket from the back so it can't be stolen. Front pocket for ipad and kindle and space for food and docs in the upper compartment.

May be too small for you but they aslo do a 22 AW version which I've seen in PCWorld if you want to check it out.
 
Hey, thanks Genoma, looks like a very good bag. I fear though that even the 22 AW will be too small as the camera compartment is on the smallish side.
 
I went to Italy last month and very enjoyed there.

I think if you have 3 days then rome vatican and florence should be good places to go. (You need to watch out pickpockets, there are many there.

But if you want to take landscape, i would recommend to go Provence and might travel to south France (Nice and monaco are very nice and friendly cities)
 
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