Roman summers are notoriously hot, and even if you think that you’re used to the heat – think again. Summers are hot, humid and in some areas of the city, breeze-free. This combination of elements makes for sweltering heat and very little relief! Here are 5 tips for staying cool in the summer! Bring water with you; bottles…
Just as the early bird catches the worm, the smart tourist makes the most of his or her time by booking in advance. Booking what exactly? Anything you can – hotels, restaurants, attraction tickets, museum tickets, tours and more. Not only is reserved booking required at many locations, but reserved booking can provide you with…
Being a vegetarian or vegan in Rome is not necessarily hard, but is definitely not easy. Around every corner is formaggio (cheese) of every kind imaginable – mozzarella, gorgonzola, mascarpone, parmesan, and more, and Italy is no stranger to carne (meat) either; dishes with pancetta, salami and prosciutto are almost always on the menu or…
Cobblestones are not an unfamiliar sight in Rome. These crooked little stones give Rome a little extra old-world character and some very sore feet. These stones are known as sampietrini, or little St. Peters. Some say this is because each stone represents one of the souls saved by St. Peter, others argue they are called…