(Or: a modest proposal for anyone willing to set an alarm at 5AM to dodge a €2 ticket) Let us address the situation with the candor it deserves. Since the City of Rome introduced a €2 entrance fee at the Trevi Fountain, a significant portion of the traveling public has reacted as though the Eternal […]
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As areas of Rome like Trastevere and even Prati become more and more crowded with tourists, travelers begin to branch out from the center and consider other neighborhoods for their stay in the city. Some go to Sallustiano, where we have some properties available (see this, for instance), some to Nomentano or Quartiere Trieste, while […]
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Italy is attracting an increasing number of travelers – it should be no surprise, since it is a country rich in culture, beautiful places, and culinary delights. On top on returning visitors, many tourists are leaving their homeland for the very first time, and as they arrive, they may not be aware of what […]
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Rome is a captivating city that attracts an increasing number of tourists, but unfortunately, it is not the only category of people who converge to the Eternal City. The large numbers of visitors are interesting to scammers or petty thieves are also looking to make a quick buck at the expense of those roaming the city […]
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When it comes to choosing accommodation for a vacation, location is definitely one of the most important features: from travel experts to the up and coming TikTok influencers, everyone in the travel industry agrees that this is especially true for a city the size of Rome. Experience Rome at its most authentic The first piece […]
Arriving in Rome and finding out that you can’t check into your accommodation right away can be a bit frustrating. At From Home to Rome, we want to emphasize that this is not the norm and usually happens when a previous guest has just left and cleaning needs to be done. In this post, we […]
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Staycations are all the rage right now. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to experience a major travel destination safe from the hustle and bustle of tourists and their guided tours? Obviously, this comes at a price: if you do manage to arrange something like thisfor yourself, it comes at a considerable distance from the […]
In a series of shocking incidents, at the start of the summer the Colosseum has fallen victim to a wave of vandalism, leaving locals and tourists alike appalled. Over the course of several weeks, three individuals were caught in the act of disfiguring the world-famous ancient structure using keys and markers. While surveillance has increased, […]
Have you ever searched for vacation rentals right in the center of the destination you wanted to visit, only to discover that the location was not exactly that advertised, or the description was, for lack of a better word, creative? As travelers, we know this all too well. Fortunately, when you book through From Home […]
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Have you ever wanted to visit Rome’s famous catacombs, but weren’t sure which one to choose, or if you’d feel weird or claustrophobic in those underground passages? Of course, considerations like the above have prevented you from booking your visit altogether because you didn’t want to throw your money away… Well, there are some good […]
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