Compared to other cities worldwide, Rome provides a very accommodating, free environment to all of its visitors. For instance, you can dress however you like, provided your clothing is modest enough when you visit local churches. If you’re a young mother, you can breastfeed in public – no one will bat an eyelid (if they […]
by C. P.
Whether you’re planning a travel to Rome or are already visiting and researching who to turn to in the event you need medical help in the city, you’ll be no doubt relieved to know that the city is the home to a number of English-speaking doctors, which in most cases work at private practices that […]
If you can’t wait for dinner, the most part of restaurants and trattorias in Rome are open for lunch, too. What if you feel peckish on the way to some attraction in central Rome, really need to take away? You can find places for lunch where locals attend especially at lunch time, mostly snack bars. […]
Visiting Rome, you may have been surprised by the growing number of shops with the word marijuana on their signs; or the by now familiar silhouette of the infamous plant on their windows and marquees. So you might be wondering whether is it OK to smoke weed in Rome? The answer to the question is: […]
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While not being in the Lazio region (the state in central Italy where Rome is located), Orvieto is close enough to its borders to represent a fantastic option for a daytrip out of the city. One of Umbria’s jewels, this scenic, picturesque walled town, perched on a hilltop, is a favourite destination for many a […]
It may not be as noticeable as in the olden days – the outcome of many global chains entering the Roman scene – but like other fellow travellers you may have been wondering why Rome (and Italy at large) seems to be closing down in August. August 15th marks the Assumption of the Virgin Mary […]
by C. P.
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The reasons why a hop-on, hop-off bus tour is useless in Rome Local levels of traffic. These buses are huge, the streets of Rome are not. They are in the way all the time, they obstruct the lanes reserved for public buses, the hinder and hamper traffic flow. As a result, your breezy ride through […]
by C. P.
Lately, we were extremely impressed by the animated campaign “Live Like a Local in Venice” launched and produced by Airbnb. It’s a short movie published on such video platforms as YouTube, with a tad of great information on how to visit Venice in a respectful way – a must see, and a must… listen-to, as […]
by C. P.
If you’re staying in one of our apartments in the city center, by Piazza Navona or Campo de’ Fiori, you may already have stumbled upon some ancient Roman statues lying in alleys and/or seemingly in a state of neglect. That isn’t the case: chances are you’ve walked past a so called “talking statue” knowing not […]
by C. P.
The public transport system for the metropolitan city of Rome is based on a network of different means of transportation: one single ride ticket can get you on just the one or all of the following, granted you stay within city limits. Tram: there are six tram lines in Rome. Some of them are strategic […]
