Is the Roma Pass worth it? If you plan on doing a lot of sightseeing while you’re visiting the Eternal City, you might want to consider getting a Roma Pass. What exactly is the Roma Pass? And is it worth it? Let’s take a look. >>> Pssst. Planning your trip…
I should start this post by saying that brunch isn’t a typical part of an Italian’s food day – eggs benedict and mimosas are most definitely imports. If you’re strict on authenticity, skip it and go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. >>> Pssst. Into authenticity? Let me plan your dream…
Rome with a baby I’m excited to launch a new topic on the blog: Rome with a baby! Now that I have one, I’m seeing the city in an entirely different light. In this first post, I’ll share what I’ve learned so far on the basics of navigating the Eternal…
Spring and summer in the Eternal City mean fruit and flowers, blooms and blossoms, and picnics in parks. What better way to enjoy the warm weather than from one of Rome’s most beautiful gardens? The gardens on this list offer both a respite from the chaos of the city and…
It may not seem like it in certain areas, but 24% of the city of Rome is classified as green space. That’s right – the Eternal City is home to 63 public parks, with many of them containing ruins and other sights that are definitely worth seeing. >>> Pssst. Let…
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…