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…
Want to do something spectacular on a Friday night in Rome? Listen to fabulous live music while sipping on a cocktail in a cozy couch? Then Gregory’s Jazz Club is the place for you. Every Friday night Emmanuel Urso Swing Band is on stage and no one can possibly sit still. I have been there…
So far this spring has been pretty rainy. You expect that Rome always should be sunny and warm, unfortunately it is not. If you happened to be here while the weather it not on the best side, do not despair! There are options that dose not inquire nice weather. Here are some tips on how…
Living in Rome has its price. It is almost never silent, it can be pretty crowded and it has only a few escapes into its surrounding nature. For me, who grew up with the forest around the corner, it is certainly a bit hard. And I often long for a tête-à-tête with nature. Luckily there…
In June 2012 Eataly opened its doors in an old train terminal in Rome. This chain of food malls was originally created in Turin six years ago and has been a successes story also in USA and Japan. Swing by for a lunch or a delicious dinner, or to walk around the wide range of…
Tonight at 19.06 people at the Saint Peter’s Square could see the white smoke coming out from the chimney from the Sistine Chapel. While the news spread that the papal conclave was over Romans and tourists started running to the Saint Peter’s Square to see who the cardinals elected and to greet the new Pope.…
One of the best things about Rome is that there is such an absolute abundance of history, that even living here for years and years, you can still discover new things. One evening after dinner in Trastevere (Le Mani in Pasta….I recommend it!), I was getting a rare ride home from a friend with wheels. …
Food varies quite a bit around the Italian peninsula, ensuring that travelers don’t need to worry about growing bored with a lack of variety here as the typical dishes change with the regions. This also means there’s something on the menu for everyone, wherever you may go in Italy! Here are some food suggestions for…
November 1st to Americans might be known as an unofficial day of collective candy hangovers, but in Italy this is All Saints Day, both a national and religious official holiday. With more and more of the younger generation embracing the non-Italian tradition of Halloween, not having school or work the day after makes for a…
In the long list of FAQ’s on traveling to Italy, one of the questions ranking high up on the list is: What is the best time of year to visit? Of course one could answer: “Anytime!”…but that’s a lazy (even if potentially accurate) answer. What Is The Best time of year to visit Italy?…