Lost near Porta Maggiore

ngl the commissariato is probably the most common "oops wrong building" spot in that whole area. i know a guy who works reception there and he says they get like 3-4 tourists a shift, mostly around aperitivo hour when people are hangry and lost. the trattoria you're after is prob da enzo on via dei sabelli, it's the one with the red door and no sign outside. if you hit the police station you're actually pretty close, just go left past the tram stop and take the second alley

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oh for sure, they must see lost tourists like a daily occurrence honestly. i once walked into a random government building near termini thinking it was a metro entrance, the guard just pointed me to the door without even looking up. their whole vibe is "this happens every shift, next please" lol

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you're overthinking it, the officers at commissariato porta maggiore have definitely seen way weirder than a lost tourist. one time i watched a guy try to file a report for a stolen gelato, they just handed him a paper cup and pointed toward the door. if you're still hunting for that trattoria, skip the ones near the station and walk toward piazzale labicano instead, there's a spot called trattoria da cesare that does carbonara for like 12 euro and it's never packed with tourists. just follow the tram tracks away from the police station and you'll see the green awning on your left after about five minutes

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tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits

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Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.

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LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.

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