As areas of Rome like Trastevere and even Prati become more and more crowded with tourists, travelers begin to branch out from the center and consider other neighborhoods for their stay in the city. Some go to Sallustiano, where we have some properties available (see this, for instance), some to Nomentano or Quartiere Trieste, while […]
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.
In your search for activities and events in Rome, you will have come across information about more lively areas, those districts or streets with more clubs, bars and hangouts than the regular city center of the city. Trastevere is inevitably one of the results, but to be fair, this location happens to be one of […]
by C. P.
In spite of appearances and reputation, Rome has a thriving modern (and contemporary) art scene. There are private galleries, art centers, foundations and, on top of it all, museums. It’s a complicated landscape, too, and while we can’t list all of them, this post wants to at least point to the unmissable spots to visit […]
At From Home to Rome, we’ve already delved into the shopping alternatives for buying unique souvenirs, but we’ve also talked about some local phenomenons that are “freshening up” the scene (“Rome is more”, which we discussed here). In this new post, we’d like to focus on the latter, and on the young companies rejuvenating the […]
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If you’re traveling to Rome with your children, you may be wondering whether the Eternal City is going to be a good fit for your little ones. We are aware that there are steps almost everywhere, and some cobblestoned-lined streets can be hard to walk on if you’re pushing a stroller, but Rome is indeed […]
Last month we began an exploration of Testaccio, the main Roman neighborhood by our managed accommodation on Via Annia Faustina. This area of the city is known by international travelers as the place where most food tours happen, as well as a clubbing destination. What most visitors ignore is the sheer amount of historic landmarks […]
Testaccio (with nearby Ostiense and Garbatella) is one of those residential areas in Rome that is overlooked by most tourists – those who do come to the district are the ones who are on repeat visits to the city, and are maybe interested in something like a food tour and not much else. When they […]
Thanks to Via Annia Faustina, From Home to Rome has finally landed in one of the most coveted areas at the border with the archaeological center of the old city. Located at the bottom of the Aventine Hill, this is a perfect location for those travelers looking to experience life in a residential district, the […]
