When the Trecastelli brothers—Manuel and Nicolò, the talented restaurateurs behind Trecca in Rome’s San Paolo neighborhood—recently made the bold decision to remove carbonara from the menu of their restaurant, it sent ripples through the city’s culinary scene. Their reasoning? While carbonara remains an icon of Roman cuisine, there is simply so much more to discover. […]
by C. P.
By now, you’ve probably heard about Rome’s world-famous Free Museum Sunday initiative – that monthly first Sunday when state museums throw open their doors for free. This is a nationwide initiative in Italy, but of course Rome attracts a significant number of tourists at this time, due to the sheer amount of museums in the […]
by C. P.
Starting July 1st, 2025, visitors to Rome will have noticed that some categories of public transport tickets have increased in price, while single-ride tickets have remained unchanged: if you’re planning a trip to the Eternal City, you’ll want to factor in some additional transportation costs. Public transport tickets: what’s changed The good news for day-trippers […]
Rome in summer can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. The ancient cobblestones radiate heat, tourist crowds peak at midday, and many (not all!) shops close in the early afternoons. This may seem like a mysterious occurrence, but it’s actually not at all mysterious! Seasoned travellers know that this period when the city slows down is […]
Now that summer is finally here, requests for affordable, private, and central rooftops are multiplying, but hotel and restaurant terraces in Rome can only host so many people! However, if you’ve read our blog before, you’ll know that some of our properties do have access to a rooftop of their own: like the apartments […]
by C. P.
Imagine strolling through Rome’s historic center when you stumble upon an extraordinary gathering of international filmmakers, critics, and cinema lovers celebrating the finest in independent filmmaking — not another crowded tourist attraction. From June 12-14, From Home to Rome is thrilled to be endorsing exactly such an event: the Rome Prisma Film Awards! A festival […]
by C. P.
If you’ve been planning a trip to Italy and worried about the hassle of coordinating in-person check-ins with your short-term rental host, we have excellent news. Italian courts have officially overturned the government’s controversial rule on face-to-face identification, restoring the convenience that seasoned travelers have come to rely on. The short-lived ban that disrupted travel […]
An extraordinary event is about to unfold in the heart of Vatican City in the next few days: the Conclave to elect a new Pope is slated to start on May 7, 2025. The recent passing of Pope Francis has set in motion an ancient tradition that will soon captivate the world’s attention. If […]
by C. P.
Rome has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of Julia, a cutting-edge virtual assistant designed for tourists, pilgrims, and locals alike. This artificial intelligence tool aims to transform how travelers experience one of the world’s most visited cities. Introducing Rome’s revolutionary AI assistant For those of us who remember the days […]
As you prepare for your trip to Italy, are you sure you’re not forgetting anything? Have you thought about speaking the language? While packing the right clothes and planning your visits to the Colosseum or Venice’s canals are essential, many travelers overlook one of the most valuable tools for enriching their trip – learning basic […]
