How to adjust your travel plans Early this morning, Thursday, May 7th, a fire broke out in Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. The fire started in the kitchen of one of the airport cafés in Terminal 3. Thankfully there were no serious injuries and the terminal was safety evacuated. When situations like this arise, travelers are always reminded that traveling, although certainly…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Rome you will find countless souvenir shops and trinket stands filled with Rome “memorabilia”: I (heart) Rome tees, Colosseum key chains, fake statue busts of Augustus Caesar, snow-globes of St. Peter’s Basilica, Romulus and Remus magnets , “La Dolce Vita” coffee mugs, Italy photo calendars of every kind, and much, much more…well…junk. Yes, don’t get me…

One of the many highlights to any trip to Italy should be the restaurants in which you eat. Italians take their food very seriously. Centuries upon centuries of perfecting their gastronomy has resulted in one of the best and most recognizable cuisines in the world. If you are a fan of Italian food (who isn’t?!),…