In a previous post we have been discussing differences in the way restaurants in Rome operate as compared to those from (mainly!) North America. This new installment takes a step back and looks at what is outside the establishment you are considering for your meal in Rome. In other words: what does the sign say? […]
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 […]
When you visit Rome you’re already aware that the same ticket allows you entrance to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill: it’s widely advertised and it features prominently on most travel guides. What not everybody knows, on the other hand, is that the same type of deal exists for other museums… which is what this […]
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.
These past few days we’ve seen a surge of fines (here, in Italian) to those tourists who are overwhelmed (as is everyone!) by the extra heat and think they can find solace by jumping or dipping their toes in the fountains of Rome. While that remains a misdemeanor in the city (and in other areas […]
Visiting Rome during the summer means that there are a variety of activities you can do in the open, from sports to eating with friends and family, from cultural activities to shopping. It’s the quintessential “al fresco” living, the English expression of Italian origin that – funnily enough – means something different… Something to do […]
by C. P.
At From Home to Rome we noticed that one of our clients’ priorities once they get to the Urbs Aeterna is tasting all possible types of gelato… and who could blame them? It’s inexpensive, it’s everywhere (even off season!) and for the most part (we’re thankful for this change in global trends) it is as […]
The success of such global startups like Airbnb, VRBO or Booking is such that even those who are not the target audience of those giant websites know what they do, and know how to search their databases to search for cheaper accommodation once they have set their sights on leaving home for a well deserved […]
by C. P.
Many visitors spend only a few days in Rome and so they only have time for those unavoidable landmarks everyone knows: the Pantheon, the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain… As such, most people’s explorations of Rome are limited to one very small area of the city map, and they often leave yearning for more – […]
May is traditionally Italy’s best month for getting married – while the exact reason why is lost in history, it is possible that it has to do with having winter finally behind us and all the customs and rituals that celebrate the ultimate reawakening of nature. At From Home to Rome we’d like to honor […]
by C. P.
