Here is a list of facts about the Pantheon. Many people visit the ancient building but few know that much about it, other than it being ancient. Here is a quick guide on some of the most important facts about the Pantheon. First built in 27 BC (and later rebuilt around 125 AD by the…
You’re traveling to Italy and suddenly you have no idea what to bring back your friends, family, and colleagues who are all living vicariously at home. No ideas? No problem! Here are some great (and practical) Italian souvenirs to bring back from The Boot according to the gift-receiver: Italian souvenirs for The Foodies or Masterchefs: …
Beautiful live music in Rome! Once you’ve treated your eyes to the impressive monuments of Rome and treated your stomachs to its cuisine and wine, it’s time to indulge your ears! Here are 6 Places to Hear Beautiful Music in Rome: 1. St. Ivo alla Sapienza: located in the heart of Rome this impressive church…
Visitors in Rome during the fall and early winter might notice the hypnotizing swirls of small black birds, flying in synchronized patterns in the sky, much like those massive schools of fish you might see in the ocean. These are starlings, a type of bird whose large flocks simultaneously entertain and wreak havoc on Rome’s…
The coffee culture in Italy is sacred and quite different from other countries. For example; it’s a rarity to sit down while drinking and it can actually cost you up to four times as much if you do sit down. Forget comfortable armchairs with free WiFi á la Starbucks. In fact, Starbucks dosen’t exist in…
… that is the question. Tipping in Italy can be a hot subject. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg got lynched by media for not tipping the waiter after a lunch in Rome. But did he really do anything wrong? There are no particular “tipping rules” in Italy and in most cases you do not have to…
Spaghetti Carbonara is a creamy and filling pasta dish. The name Carbonara is derived from carbonaro (the Italian word for charcoal burner). The dish was supposedly made for Italian charcoal workers. Today it is a traditional Roman dish. Easy and fast to make in your own kitchen! You need: 1/2 cup (100g) pancetta 1/4 cup…
Need something to cheer you up this weekend? Make a tiramisu! It is a delicious and simply dessert that is loved by most people and not difficult to make. This is a classical recipe that I have tried and liked. It can be prepared the day before. Buon appetito! Preparation time: 25 min – 6…
If you are going to Rome you will probably fly to the major airport “Leonardo da Vinci Airport” or Fiumicino Airport as it is usually called. There are a lot of options to reach the city center from the airport. Here you have the full list, pick the option that works best for you. Get…
If you are visiting Rome this weekend, do not be surprised if you find stores and sights closed. The 29th of June is an annual holiday in Rome when the Catholic saints Peter and Paul are honed for their martyrdom. The date was chosen either for being the anniversary of their death or of the…