Car rentals can be stressful and time consuming, requiring sitting around their office while they fill out all the paperwork, pondering what type of insurance you should buy. But a new option has come to Rome called Car 2 Go which allows you to rent a car anytime of day, for as long as you…
Not everyone traveling to Italy is on a limitless budget. But no worries, there are plenty of ways to experience Italy, no matter your budget! The following are some tips on all the little (and big) ways to save money during your trip. Save money during your Italian holiday #1 Have flexible travel dates If…
Already seen Vatican City, the Pantheon, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain? Have no fear – there is much more to Rome that you haven’t seen yet! Here are some sites you may not see on a typical tour of Rome. Grab your map, sneakers and camera and head out to see all the Eternal City has to offer!…
When visiting another country it can be difficult to know the secret signs and attributes of a good local place and a tourist trap. Here are 4 Tips for choosing restaurants in Rome. Carpaccio – A traditional Italian dish of thinly sliced raw steak @ Passaguai. Rome is a foodie’s paradise–the city is overflowing with…
When it comes to finding the best view in Rome, many suggest climbing to the top of the duomo of St. Peter’s Basilica. However, this is no easy trek. Besides the fact that the journey consists of 491 stairs, some areas of the staircase are so narrow that there are no railings — not ideal…
Looking for something fun to do near Mount Vesuvius? Why not have lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio and enjoy some locally produced wine and food! Taste, try and choose your favorites! Cantina del Vesuvio, a vineyard located in Naples, Italy, has been operating for more than 60 years. Their vineyard is located about 50 yards from…
A famous post-dinner alcoholic drink in Italy is limoncello, a shot made from alcohol, lemons, and sugar. It sounds simple, but it is a very extensive process. I had the opportunity to visit Sorrento, a small coastal town near Naples that is famous for their lemons, and see how the whole process works. It all…
Your Italian adventure has come to an end and you managed to snatch up plenty of souvenirs along the way. For American travelers, the moment after a long flight arrives when you must fill out your customs form to re-enter the USA. You hesitate on the “goods to declare” section, and you start to wonder…
Trastevere conjures up many emotions for travelers to Rome and there are many things to do. First, there are the restaurants with red and white checkered tablecloths and the accordion players serenading diners as they enjoy steaming plates of spaghetti carbonara. Next, you have the ever-present lines of laundry weaving through sunny alleyways as if…
“Rome is dangerous” This is a rather silly idea that I think outdated guidebooks must have instilled in people’s minds in the past. Rome, any way you paint it, is not a scary or dangerous city. In fact little changes between daylight and moonlight, and very few areas are really nasty and scary places…