Today we’ll try and dispel any false myths about tipping in Italy and taking a doggie bag of food to go from any restaurant – it’s two of the most frequently asked questions we get from our clients and a general topic we are happy to provide some insight on, as Italians who were […]
Just as other cities relying on a mild climate, Rome is no stranger to the “relocation” of its culture and entertainment scene in open-air locations during the warmer season. Summer in Rome means that there is lots to do outdoors: from attending concerts to literature festivals, from food events to experiencing opera and ballet in […]
by C. P.
Meeting a variety of travellers and tourists from a number of countries, one of the questions we get asked more often is how to dress like a local in Rome. Is it because foreign nationals don’t want to attract unnecessary attention to themselves? Are they feeling self-conscious that they could be made fun of from […]
Combined sightseeing cards are increasingly popular worldwide, and Rome is no stranger to the trend: the city offers a few of them, with the two most famous being the Roma Pass and Omnia Card, reecognising that Rome hosts two capital cities for two different sovereign states. The breakdown: Why are there two different Rome passes? […]
by C. P.
If you’re visiting Italy, you plan to be in Rome on June 29th and wonder what to do, you’re in for a treat! As is tradition, on that day the city will honor the two patron saints of the Urbs Aeterna with a series of celebrations, the most important being fireworks shows. Rome celebrates the […]
When you’re a guest at one of From Home to Rome’s managed apartments, you will always find what we refer to as “our books”. It’s a direct expression of our own love for traveling and exploring, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we did when we compiled them! That’s right: as lifelong […]
by C. P.
There is no harm in asking where the best gelato in Rome is, but hardly could an answer be any trickier, because this is home for ice creams, and every local seems to have their own favorite… Right around the corner! Keeping in mind there are so many good gelato shops downtown, From Home to […]
by Emanuele Buffa
Also known as “Italian National Day”, Festa della Repubblica is a national holiday celebrated on June 2 of each year, to commemorate the results of the referendum thanks to which Italy became a republic after the end of fascism and WWII. If you’re in Rome right now or are about to get in for the holiday […]
If you are spending some days in Rome at the end of a cruise, you need to think about a way to get to the city from the port town of Civitavecchia, or the other way round if you are setting sail on a ship at the end of your Roman holiday. Worry not, though, […]
by Emanuele Buffa
Rome is the perfect starting point for a number of daytrips that will allow you to discover some of Italy’s most important attractions as well as some of the country’s hidden gems. The sheer number of high speed trains leaving from Rome is a guarantee that you can reach a number of destinations and make […]
