Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her recommendations for travelling to Rome

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Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city of Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

The region's had its' share of time in the spotlight over the last couple of weeks - but BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says there's plenty to explore and experience no matter what.

She outlined her tips and recommendations here.

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her recommendations for travelling to Rome

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

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published 28 days ago

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Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city of Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

The region's had its' share of time in the spotlight over the last couple of weeks - but BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton says there's plenty to explore and experience no matter what.

She outlined her tips and recommendations here.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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