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Before you leave for Rome: the top things to remember as you travel

Your pre-trip checklist: what not to forget before arriving in Rome

Planning a trip to the Eternal City? Rome’s ancient streets, incredible cuisine, and artistic treasures await you—but a successful visit requires some preparation. Here’s what you need to know before you arrive to ensure your Roman holiday goes smoothly. Time your visits to beat the crowds Rome’s major attractions can become overwhelmingly crowded, especially as […]

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Il problema dei borseggiatori e scippatori a Roma.

Pickpockets in Rome: new solutions to an old problem

The painting you see above might appear to be an ordinary scene of 17th-century Rome: a fortune teller reading a young man’s palm while an elderly woman turns towards the observer. But look again: the older woman’s hand is going into the man’s pocket! This painting (1617) by the French artist Simon Vouet, shown at […]

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The most common scams in Rome revealed - know the tactics and plan a safe holiday!

Stay safe in Rome: unmasking the top tourist scams

Rome is a captivating city that attracts an increasing number of tourists, but unfortunately, it is not the only category of people who converge to the Eternal City. The large numbers of visitors are interesting to scammers or petty thieves are also looking to make a quick buck at the expense of those roaming the city […]

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How to board a train in Roma Termini

How to board a train at Roma Termini

If you’re staying in Rome, it’s easy and convenient to decide to continue your exploration of Italy by taking a train to another well-known city (or a picturesque small town!). It just so happens that the main train station in Italy is in Rome, and with a train leaving every few minutes, it’s tempting to […]

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A guide on the custom of aperitivo: dos and donts

Etiquette and aperitivo: how to behave and the mistakes you should avoid

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 […]

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The rules for visiting the Colosseum are out! Read more about it here

The 12 rules (+1) to be a good visitor at the Colosseum

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, […]

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  • August 14, 2023
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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? […]

  • C. P. by C. P.
  • June 24, 2022
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