Does your visit to Rome have a quick expiration date? Here are four, flexible, full day itineraries for you to take full advantage of! Colosseum (and Ancient Rome) When visiting Rome, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are on everyone’s checklist. If you’re on a tight schedule and have a little extra time,…
Pick-pocking and street scamming is a very common occurrence in Europe, including Rome, and though there is no reason to be afraid, be sure to be aware! Here are some tips to stay safe on your trip to the city and to avoid theft. Prepare! Before you leave for your trip, make scanned copies of…
As a dog lover, I was worried that I would see very few – if any – dogs in Rome, but lucky me, I have since realized that Rome is a very dog-friendly city! For the most part, I’ve seen a lot of small dogs, perfect fits for the small apartments popular in Rome. Although dogs like these…
Almost immediately after arriving in Rome, I began to notice where my wardrobe seemed to be startlingly lacking. Too much of this, too little of that… I definitely had some shopping to do! But wouldn’t it be great to have known exactly what I would need when I was at home packing? Whether you’ll be staying for a…
If you are traveling in Rome this summer I’m sure you will spend several long hours of your day braving the heat to explore the endless sights. Well, what sounds better than going home from sightseeing, taking a shower, putting on some nice clothes and going to a live concert in a beautiful courtyard? Whether…
Eat more pasta Eating in Rome is always exciting. The city is internationally recognized for its deep culinary history and people take trips here just to try the pasta. And now, let’s talk about intestines. That’s right. Delicious, yummy, formerly illegal offal. For the past 14 years EU law has forbidden the selling of ‘pajata’…