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Thinking about living in Rome? Here you will find plenty of useful tips for anyone in the process of moving to the eternal city including tips for smooth driving, how to use public transport, and practical pieces of advice about visas and sorting out your documents.

Scooter Rental in Rome – All You Need to Know to Avoid Surprises

July 5, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image: Scooter rental in Rome.

One of the most common ways locals use to face the city traffic in Rome is to go around by motorbike. I can’t say I … Read more

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The Best Way to Get Around Rome – All You Need to Know

June 12, 2023May 27, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image: On foot is one of the best ways to get around Rome.

I’m often asked what’s the best way to get around Rome. For short vacations spent in the city center, we can agree that on foot … Read more

Categories Living in Rome, Plan your trip to Rome, Sightseeing in Rome

Rome Public Transport – Easy and Complete Guide

June 12, 2023May 26, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image: Roma Termini Rome public transport hub

This is a complete insider’s guide to Rome public transport. Find out where to buy Rome metro tickets and how much they are, and how to use Rome buses, trams, and trains to avoid getting stuck in traffic!

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Uber in Rome – Our Complete Guide to Using Uber in the City

July 5, 2023May 14, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image: Uber in Rome as taxi.

Is there Uber in Rome? Is it more or less expensive than a regular taxi? How does it work? Despite some local protests and legal … Read more

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Driving In Rome – 35 Best Tips To Avoid Traffic And Fines

July 5, 2023March 29, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image of Stazione Termini driving in Rome

Our best tips for driving in Rome after years of living here and driving in and around the city. Learn everything about Rome’s ZTL, where to park and where to rent a car.

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Can You Drink Tap Water in Rome? Easy Guide to Rome’s Water

June 26, 2023February 24, 2023 by Angela Corrias
Image: Angela Corrias at the ancient aqueducts that have supplied tap water in Rome for centuries.

The city of Rome has had a special relationship with water from the very beginning of its history. It’s not a case, in fact, that … Read more

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How to Use Rome Metro – An Easy Guide to the Subway in Rome

May 27, 2023October 28, 2022 by Angela Corrias
Image: Rome metro Piramide line B

To anyone visiting Rome, whether it’s their first time or they have already been, I always advise making good use of local public transport. Along … Read more

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Moving to Rome: An Easy Guide to Live in the Italian Capital

August 19, 2022May 11, 2022 by Sayed Hamed
Useful tips if you are moving to Rome

As an Afghan, I guess it’s pretty normal that moving to Rome has meant embracing a whole new lifestyle and that almost everything I do … Read more

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Hi, my name is Angela! I am an Italian journalist, photographer, and blogger. After over ten years of wandering, living as an expat, and enjoying a downright nomadic lifestyle, I finally came to the conclusion that in order to better organize my future adventures, I needed a base. Since I know and love Rome so much, and I live not far from its international airport that connects the city to the rest of the world, I thought this was the perfect compromise for my future.

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