In light of the recent devastating earthquake that struck Nepal last Saturday, on April 25th, LivItaly Tours will be donating 5% of all bookings made this week. The money will go to WFP to support Nepal. WFP, the World Food Programme, responds to emergency situations around the world by providing food and emergency supplies to…
Although Italy is a wonderful country to visit no matter what season it is, the prospect of a spending a beautiful spring day basking in the Italian sunshine tends to attract more visitors than usual. If you are like many others and plan on taking a visit to Italy this spring, make sure to check out…
With beautiful sites and monuments around every corner, Rome is certainly the place to go if you are looking for scenic vacation photos. But after you get your pictures of the Forum and the Colosseum, make sure to stop by these places for 5 great panoramic views of Rome. #1 The Spanish Steps! Although climbing…
Using public transportation in a new city can be a stressful experience no matter where you are. And in a city as busy as Rome, trying to get from A to B can certainly be confusing at times.Here are a few tips to help you use the public buses in Rome which will help you…
April, the first full month of Spring! No April Fools here in Rome, we are officially enjoying warmer weather, longer days and outdoors aperitivo on sun-drenched cobblestone streets. And that is not all! We bring you: Three events to look forward to in April in Rome This weekend is Easter Weekend. Join Pope Francis and…
Hooray! Spring is officially here. In Italy, Spring means fresh produce, and fresh produce means trying new recipes. Why don’t you try this one at home? Carciofi alla Giudia are a Roman classic that will instantly transport anyone who eats them to the cobblestone streets that weave around the Tiber river. These “Jewish-style” artichokes are fried…
Wait, what? There are Italian dishes you will not find in Italy? It is probably not surprising to hear that going to an Italian restaurant in America and going to an Italian restaurant in Italy will offer two completely different experiences. However, many Americans do not know that there are some favorite so-called ‘’Italian” dishes…
Along with the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum, all tourists agree that the Vatican Museums are a must see when traveling to Rome. After all how could you get so close to the Vatican without paying a visit to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel? Recently, I went on LivItaly’s Since we arrived early to the…
Water at restaurants For many travelers, aside from visiting all of Italy’s beautiful historic sites, one of the most exciting things about traveling somewhere like Rome is getting to taste some real, authentic Italian food. However, at the end of a delicious meal, many travelers will find a little surprise on their bill. Water. Now…
When traveling abroad there are always many things to consider while preparing, such as which hotel to book, which plane to take, or which clothes to bring. But if you are like me you may have one extra question on your mind: Will there be food that I can eat? Now initially this may sound…