For a traveler, there’s a certain fascination in the simple act of having their passport stamped. We know of people who “collect” these little experiences because they are brought back to the old idea of travel – exploring without the comforts of modernity, much like an adventurer! However, human checks are not immune to error […]
Travelers to Rome and Italy bring home at least one “intangible” souvenir: the most famous of these is probably the custom of the “aperitivo”, where locals have a pre-dinner drink with friends or family. This can be accompanied by some light, savory snacks before the actual time for dinner rolls around, at which point you […]
In the last few weeks, tourists planning to visit Rome may have received a notification from Airbnb or other similar platforms about their accommodation, warning them to pay a higher than usual amount for the city tax/tourist tax. Understandably, some travelers arriving in Rome may have been surprised at the news – disappointingly, this was […]
This historic palazzo is located right behind the Trevi Fountain – or to be more precise, it is the building that the Trevi Fountain is built against. So why, if it’s smack dab in the middle of tourist central, do we recommend it as a place to explore in Rome? Because what we keep writing […]
by C. P.
With an unprecedented number of tourists still heading to our shores despite the end of summer, we at From Home to Rome feel it’s necessary to expand on ground already covered by revisiting one of the most discussed articles in the history of our blog: the one on the “inner workings of Italian restaurants”. Only […]
by C. P.
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 […]
by C. P.
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 […]
by C. P.
Rome is one of the world’s leading destinations for… gelato: it sounds weird to even write it, but it is indeed one of the main reasons to come to the city, and Italy at large. Many visitors to these parts, however, feel like traveling here is almost like a punishment: they’re part of that multitude […]
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, […]
If you have been to Rome in the last year or so, you will know that the Metro A has been operating on a reduced schedule, closing early at 9 pm from Sundays to Thursdays to allow for renovations that can no longer be postponed. This month of August, the pace of these works will […]
by C. P.
