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Christmas markets in Rome

There’s no need to beat around the bush: Rome is not particularly famous for its Christmas markets. Tourists in the know prefer northern Italy for this specific seasonal shopping destination: small cities and towns in Piedmont, in South Tyrol, even in Tuscany. Before you make plans and travel to somewhere else this holiday season, here’s […]

by C. P.
December 16, 2022
Navona area, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

A guide to Rome's organic and health food shops

Organic & health food stores in Rome

It’s one of those questions we are often asked by our guests (& future guests): where to find specific types of food in Rome? Think lactose-free, high protein content, gluten-free… And so on and so forth. Some guests have very specific meal plans they have to follow, even while on holiday, be it because they […]

by C. P.
September 23, 2022
Food & Drinks, Food & Drinks

how to do grocery shopping in Rome and Italy

Cultural differences: grocery shopping in Italy (updated 2022)

Three years ago we released what has become one of our most popular blog posts, one on how to do your own grocery shopping while visiting Italy. This was particularly relevant for Rome, where the accommodations we manage are surrounded by a number of convenience stores and smaller iterations of big name chain supermarkets, which […]

by C. P.
May 17, 2022
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vintage designer clothing for sale in Rome - where to go?

Vintage and thrift shopping: where to go in Rome

For many tourists coming to Rome, the art and food found around these parts are just the main elements to an unforgettable trip. An increasing number of travelers is now planning their cityscapes to Italy on account of the great shopping experiences that can be had here. Not just any shopping, though: the savvy visitors […]

by C. P.
February 18, 2022
Monti area, Monti area, Monti area, Trastevere area

Homesick? Here are the best international food stores in Rome!

Rome is not just the capital of Italy: as the base for numerous international organizations, embassies and foreign companies, it is also the place where many foreign communities can be found. Therefore the city sees converging tourists in droves as well as expats, which have increasingly started to influence the range of products in the […]

by admin
January 8, 2020
Esquilino area

Christmas in Rome: what is closed, and when?

Are you visiting Rome for the end-of-the-year-holidays? First off, congrats on your travel! December is really a magical time, and particularly in a city like Rome. What we lack in terms of snow and sleighs we more than make up for with Christmas ornaments, events and, well, shopping! While you can admire the former to […]

by admin
December 21, 2019
From Home to Rome, From Home to Rome, Museums

From Home to Rome’s guide to the Christmas markets in the city

Over the weekend, the unveiling of “Spelacchio“, the Christmas tree on Piazza Venezia, and the Pope’s visit to the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Spanish Steps have marked the start of the Christmas/End-of-the-year holidays in Rome and Italy. Visitors in Rome at this time will find it easier to shop for gifts: on […]

by admin
December 9, 2019
Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path

From Home to Rome’s guide to Porta Portese

Porta Portese is arguably the best known and biggest flea market in Rome. Come rain or shine, it takes place every Sunday (although some of the sellers there may decide not to show up if the weather is bad) and is a staple of every stay in Rome – whether locals or foreigners, first-timers or […]

by admin
October 17, 2019
Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets, Markets

Cultural differences: How to do grocery shopping in Rome

As much as we like to claim that cultural differences between contemporary Italy and the rest of the world are really flimsy and basically non-existent, travelers to Rome often find themselves utterly confused by how to perform ordinary operations during their stay in the city (or the country, for that matter). On this blog we […]

by admin
October 17, 2019
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Shopping, Shopping, Shopping

Cultural differences: How to do grocery shopping in Rome

As much as we like to claim that cultural differences between contemporary Italy and the rest of the world are really flimsy and basically non-existent, travelers to Rome often find themselves utterly confused by how to perform ordinary operations during their stay in the city (or the country, for that matter). On this blog we […]

by C. P.
October 2, 2019
Uncategorized

Markets

Christmas markets in Rome

Organic & health food stores in Rome

Cultural differences: grocery shopping in Italy (updated 2022)

Vintage and thrift shopping: where to go in Rome

Homesick? Here are the best international food stores in Rome!

Christmas in Rome: what is closed, and when?

From Home to Rome’s guide to the Christmas markets in the city

From Home to Rome’s guide to Porta Portese

Cultural differences: How to do grocery shopping in Rome

Cultural differences: How to do grocery shopping in Rome

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