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 […]
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 […]
by C. P.
Just when you thought that the area around the Colosseum had unveiled all its treasures, both above and below ground, the city of Rome launches a new museum that is sure to fascinate and intrigue first-time visitors and returning travelers alike. You can add to a list that includes the Ludus Magnus, the Basilica di […]
Religion and culture are intimately linked in Rome, and this has never been truer than in this month of March, which, yes, is marked by the celebration of Easter on and around the 31st. However, for those travelers who have already experienced the Via Crucis procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday (on March 29th […]
by C. P.
If you are traveling to Rome and are looking for a different activity that combines delicious food and history, one alternative is to visit the city’s most famous chocolate makers. In fact, not all visitors know that there are many traditional shops in Rome dedicated to making and selling chocolate according to ancient recipes handed […]
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Visitors over the past few weeks may have noticed an upsurge in construction works in the city center, along with billboards celebrating “Roma per il giubileo”, Rome for the Jubilee. What is the Jubilee, and why is it important to know? Jubilee: what’s in a word First off, let’s talk basics: we are probably used […]
by C. P.
It’s tricky to be on social media these days – influencers abound, and regardless of the content they produce, it’s easy enough to be swayed into a way of thinking according to which everything on our feeds needs to be exclusive and tailored to our own individuality. Take travel influencers, for instance: hopping from one […]
by C. P.
If you’re staying in Rome, it’s easy and convenient to decide to continue your exploration of Italy by taking a train to another well-known city (or a picturesque small town!). It just so happens that the main train station in Italy is in Rome, and with a train leaving every few minutes, it’s tempting to […]
by C. P.
This post is for all those return visitors who at least once during their stay had the feeling of eating the same things over and over again when staying in Rome. It is probably a consequence of the huge number of foreign tourists currently in town: lots of mouths to feed, lots of places that […]
by C. P.
Will you be spending your Christmas/end of the year holidays in Rome? Are you curious about the traditions and cultural customs of this area? We have collected some of them in this post: none of them related to the sweets found in this season, for which we refer you to this article, but still all […]
by C. P.
