When in Rome, ride a Vespa

There are many ways to see a city when we travel. Some of us take guided tours by bus, some set off on our own by public transit, and some of us just walk aimlessly, discovering new things. No matter which way we go, we risk looking like that currently-out-of-fashion word, a "tourist".

But here's an idea: When in Rome, see the city as the Romans do - on a Vespa.

I stayed not long ago in a hotel in Rome, where the concierge handed me a brochure for a company called My Vespa. In addition to renting Vespas they offer several tours, with clients scooted around Rome with an experienced driver.