Flying into Rome? Wondering how to get from Ciampino airport to the city center? Let’s take a look at all your options, from least to most expensive. How to get to Rome from Ciampino airport Ciampino, or Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport, is the smaller of Rome’s two airports, with…
In a recent post about where to stay in Rome, I named Testaccio the best area for foodie travelers to the Eternal City. I don’t believe that there’s any other neighborhood that has a higher concentration of excellent places to eat. I decided to dedicate a whole post to the…
High on every visitor’s list is the question of where to stay in Rome. Lots of people struggle to decide between two neighborhoods: Trastevere and Monti. Don’t get me wrong – they’re both great for different reasons – but there is so much more to the city than these two…
If you’re familiar with traditional Italian coffee culture, you’re probably aware that getting coffee is a ritual that’s generally kept short. People don’t tend to linger over coffee for hours like we do in the US or elsewhere – meeting for coffee in Italy is more of a quick check-in…
I hesitate to write this post because I don’t want to scare anyone. As far as crime rates go, Rome doesn’t even crack the top ten riskiest cities to visit. That said, there are some common scams here that you should be aware of on your visit to the Eternal…
Coming to Rome for Christmas and wondering what the vibes will be like? This guide is for you! I’ve outlined everything there is to do and see at Christmas in Rome! Christmas in Rome In all my years of living here, I’ve only spent one Christmas in Rome – and…
It feels like we’re still in a bit of a “natural wine” moment in Rome, with new bars opening left and right, natural wine fairs held throughout the year, and restaurants stocking their wine lists with low and no-intervention bottles. In parallel, another beverage-based moment seems to be emerging as…
In a “Rome travel” Facebook group that I steal blog post ideas from am a member of, I see lots and lots and LOTS of people posting about one thing: taking taxis in Rome. Most often, these posts are about two things: how they were unable to get a taxi,…
Rome for first-timers: a primer on the Eternal City If you’re coming to Rome for the first time, I’m so excited for you. This city has been a part of my heart for more than 20 years, and I’ve been lucky enough to live here for ten of those. That…
The popularity of celebrating Halloween in Rome has grown in recent years, with events, parties and trick-or-treating happening much more frequently now than when I first moved here in 2005. That said, Halloween in Italy as a whole is still not quite as big of a deal here as it…