As part of our exposure to how guests and foreign visitors, more generally speaking, see us & what their views are after a stay in Rome, we love reading English speaking blogs written by travel experts. It gives us invaluable feedback on how people from other countries digest everything that happens during their Italian travels: […]
Chianti, Prosecco, Franciacorta, Barbera, Lambrusco: these are just some of the great wines produced in Italy, all of them available to buy in your own country.
When you travel to Italy, it’s only natural to want to try them: they’re cheaper, they’re readily available, they’re, well, excellent!
In a previous post we have been discussing differences in the way restaurants in Rome operate as compared to those from (mainly!) North America. This new installment takes a step back and looks at what is outside the establishment you are considering for your meal in Rome. In other words: what does the sign say? […]
Because our grattachecca post was so successful, we would like to expand more on the subject of frozen drinks and alternatives to the many sodas and soft drinks you can find in most supermarkets and Seven Elevens around the city. Being devoted lovers of caffeine, this one post will focus on coffee-based cold drinks you […]
Visiting Rome during the summer means that there are a variety of activities you can do in the open, from sports to eating with friends and family, from cultural activities to shopping. It’s the quintessential “al fresco” living, the English expression of Italian origin that – funnily enough – means something different… Something to do […]
by C. P.
With this year’s weird winter finally gone, one of the major attractions in Rome is making a comeback: rooftop bars! With so many hotels and restaurants in the city center’s grand old buildings, roofs often turn into fully-fledged extra quarters for these establishments. Due to the mild climate in the city they can be enjoyed […]
Carbonara, cacio e pepe, saltimbocca, carciofi alla Giudia… Many Italian staples are really Roman classics, and visitors are justified in wanting to savor those as much as possible while they’re here! However, on any given menu there are wonderfully tasty treats that hardly get noticed. Such is the fame of some Roman dishes, many great […]
Some of us at From Home to Rome are avid Reddit users, and a few days ago something caught our attention: Misunderstandings and unpleasant tones notwithstanding, this post was an eye opener for us. The poster stating that “Italy doesn’t have restaurants like we do” is proof that there is a misconception about how things […]
by C. P.
When we talk to our clients at From Home to Rome, we always encourage them to try their hand at grocery shopping as they visit the city. While it may seem overwhelming, it’s the perfect way to discover the place you’re visiting and the habits of its residents. In the process, you can find out […]
by C. P.
