The city center

Graffiti in Rome - nothing to worry about! A guide by From Home to Rome

Cultural differences: graffiti in Rome

For most of our Northern-American guests, the city center of Rome offers a contradictory experience: on one hand, the beauty of the landmarks and monuments takes their breath away, but so does the overwhelming amount of graffiti seen on every corner. Some of our visitors even consider moving somewhere else for their holidays because they’re […]

by C. P.
September 5, 2022
What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

Finding events in Rome - suggested browsing

Finding events in Rome: essential online services

As travelers prepare to land in Rome for a few days or even weeks, they will want to experience the city as a local does. This doesn’t just include lesser known restaurants and activities that are common in the Eternal City, but also live concerts, art shows, theatre plays… Sometimes there’s a big obstacle to […]

by C. P.
August 26, 2022
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how to get a taxi in Rome and not get ripped off

Cultural differences: taxis in Rome and how they work

Our latest posts on Italian/Roman cultural differences have drawn some attention, and a few of you have reached out asking to explain, “once and for all”, how taxis work when you’re on holiday here. Can you flag them down? What number should you be calling to book one? How can you recognize an unofficial taxi? […]

by C. P.
June 24, 2022
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Understanding the enoteca: Rome's wine bar cum restaurant

Eating in an “enoteca”: an alternative in Rome

Trattoria, hostaria, ristorante. Also, bar or café? And what about a tavola calda? As you visit Rome, you will be feeling overwhelmed by the amount of eateries available, and you may be end up feeling mystified because a place that looks formal really isn’t, or perhaps because you don’t really know what’s served where. Does that […]

by C. P.
May 27, 2022
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how to do grocery shopping in Rome and Italy

Cultural differences: grocery shopping in Italy (updated 2022)

Three years ago we released what has become one of our most popular blog posts, one on how to do your own grocery shopping while visiting Italy. This was particularly relevant for Rome, where the accommodations we manage are surrounded by a number of convenience stores and smaller iterations of big name chain supermarkets, which […]

by C. P.
May 17, 2022
Shopping

Restaurants in Italy and how they work, a guide by From Home to Rome

Cultural differences: restaurants in Rome and Italy, explained

Last month we devoted one blog post to the cultural differences you might encounter as you visit Rome. It was a long one, touching on many different topics, and we only scratched the surface when it came to certain subjects. Which is why we went back and decided to write something specifically for restaurants, which […]

by C. P.
April 25, 2022
Food & Drinks, Food & Drinks

Modern souvenirs in Rome - update your holiday presents

Roman souvenirs are getting younger: Rometone, ElvisLives & more

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 […]

by C. P.
April 19, 2022
Testaccio area, Trastevere area, Trastevere area, Trastevere area

Watching a movie in English in Rome has never been easier - a guide by From Home to Rome

Foreign language screenings in Rome: where to go, what to see

The bad weather that hit Rome in the last few days means that we started receiving a ton of messages by our guests, concerned that Rome is an outdoors-only city. Well, we do like our rooftop terraces and eating al fresco, however we’re very used to having to deal with rainstorms, so there are indeed […]

by C. P.
April 4, 2022
Esquilino area

Cultural differences you may encounter in Rome & Italy

A couple of years ago we devoted a whole blog post on how grocery shopping works when you visit Italy – well, the center of Rome anyway! There, you will find a number of small supermarkets that work differently from the biggest ones typically located in malls. But we digress… Along with this other piece, […]

by C. P.
March 25, 2022
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vintage designer clothing for sale in Rome - where to go?

Vintage and thrift shopping: where to go in Rome

For many tourists coming to Rome, the art and food found around these parts are just the main elements to an unforgettable trip. An increasing number of travelers is now planning their cityscapes to Italy on account of the great shopping experiences that can be had here. Not just any shopping, though: the savvy visitors […]

by C. P.
February 18, 2022
Markets, Markets, Monti area, Monti area, Off the beaten path, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101

The city center

Cultural differences: graffiti in Rome

Finding events in Rome: essential online services

Cultural differences: taxis in Rome and how they work

Eating in an “enoteca”: an alternative in Rome

Cultural differences: grocery shopping in Italy (updated 2022)

Cultural differences: restaurants in Rome and Italy, explained

Roman souvenirs are getting younger: Rometone, ElvisLives & more

Foreign language screenings in Rome: where to go, what to see

Cultural differences you may encounter in Rome & Italy

Vintage and thrift shopping: where to go in Rome

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