Peak season is upon us. In a few weeks, Rome will be operating at full capacity — and by full capacity, we mean queues everywhere, so common they will test your faith in humanity. This will be combined with temperatures that will traumatize those who are not used to it. The temperature factor, combined with […]
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 […]
by C. P.
Because our grattachecca post was so successful, we would like to expand more on the subject of frozen drinks and alternatives to the many sodas and soft drinks you can find in most supermarkets and Seven Elevens around the city. Being devoted lovers of caffeine, this one post will focus on coffee-based cold drinks you […]
by C. P.
So it’s official: the Copernicus satellite system has declared this month of June the hottest ever recorded. Tourists who were in Rome in the past few weeks probably don’t need that kind of validation – they felt it on their skin! Everywhere we looked we saw visitors fanning themselves with maps of the city, resorting […]
by C. P.
