If you watch the news for even a few minutes, you would believe that the world is a terrible and dangerous place. Why would you want to travel it when you could stay home and be comfortable and safe? But in reality more people do today then ever in history, and further and more often. We…
In 1945 a very important “baby” was born to two very proud parents, mother Italy and father Enrico Piaggio. Her name was Vespa and she weighed in at about 75 kilos. While other types of scooters had already been in use for some time around the world (from roughly 1914 and even a bit earlier),…
Here is a short list of my five favorite Palaces in Rome, cinque più bei palazzi di Roma, those I think one should not miss out on when visiting Rome. Now don’t get me wrong, I understand that all of them can’t be visited on one trip, but if you are planning to see at least…
When in Rome do as the Romans do: go to a bathhouse, a so-called terme, and relax at one of the natural spas in Rome. During this cold and humid season the coldness in the Eternal City can truly get to your bones. Therefore, there is nothing more lovely than to visit a Roman bath…
I know you are looking forward to your trip to Rome. Believe me you will love it! I loved it so much that I stayed and I am currently on my third year here. This city is like starring in a movie. I am not joking. The loud Italians becomes the extras and the architecture…
There is truly no other place in the world like Venice in the winter. Each time I go to the Venetian islands I wish that the time machine was invented. All I want to do is to go back in time and visit the era these islands echoes of. Wear a wig and an over-sized…
The Colosseum was once a complete oval amphitheater that spread the sounds of cheering and exotic animals’ roars. Today Colosseum has become an icon for the Eternal City with its partially ruined structure and is visited by hundreds of people daily. But before you visit this unique amphitheater, here are some short facts about the…
There are many things that you can do in Rome in fall. With the beautiful weather, fall makes for the perfect time to explore the Eternal City. Discover our top suggestions for a fall weekend in Rome! Visit one of Rome’s restaurants! A must for the dim Roman nights in the fall is to visit…
LivItaly Tours and the kids from La Casa di Andrea at the Stadio Olimpico. At LivItaly Tours we have always loved calcio (soccer to the Americans out there, football to the rest of the world). Our love for Italy’s national sport, and specifically AS Roma, has led us to develop a tour where we offer…
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…