The holiday season is already here and we are preparing to leave for our vacation. What to bring with us? If you are planning a trip to Italy, I would sure suggest leaving a little space for your shopping, but there are also some essentials you can't forget. After leaving here for more some 15 years and having witnessed first-hand all seasons, I can definitely recommend what to … [Read more...]
Plan your trip to Rome, essential tips for a perfect Roman holiday
Traveling to Italy and starting to plan your trip to Rome? Feeling overwhelmed by all the thing to see and do, by what to pack and what to wear in summer and winter, by how to get by with the traffic and public transport?
Living in Rome for years, we have experienced the city in pretty much every season so we can give tips for travelers any time they decide to visit.
Being Rome so big, often tourists are unsure where to book their hotel to be close enough to the famous landmarks but also in a nice and quiet neighborhood and possibly without spending a fortune. That's why we suggested some of the best areas to book a hotel and what to see nearby.
Even though we give you all the tools and info to plan a trip to Rome your own, we also suggest some great tours, most of them lasting a couple of hours or one day that we think will help you discover sides of Rome you can otherwise neglect.
What to pack for Rome, your guide to the essential Rome packing list
You are super excited to be traveling to Italy but not sure what to include in your Rome packing list? Whatever season you are planning to travel, there are some items you should always pack for Rome. Years of experience both traveling abroad and living in Italy provided us with enough confidence to recommend what you should carry and what you can leave home. If you can't … [Read more...]
Where to stay in Rome – The guide to the best Rome boroughs for your holiday
So huge and overwhelming, it's not always easy to decide where to stay in Rome. With so much to see and do, if you are not familiar with the city, booking a hotel in Rome can definitely take you more time than you expect. As one of Europe's most popular and cherished mainstream tourism destinations, each borough in Rome has its own appeal. Depending on what holiday you want, … [Read more...]
The best Rome private tours to explore the city’s history and enjoy its delicious food
With so much to see and do in Rome, planning a trip your own can be frustrating and stressful. While it's true that wherever you look, there is something to do, a palace to visit, a church to photograph or an ancient ruin to see, having a Rome itinerary is very helpful. More to that, booking one of the many Rome private tours available to help you dig deeper into the city's … [Read more...]
Things to do in Rome, your guide to the eternal city
With thousands of years of civilization under its belt, the eternal city can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but depending on how much time you can stay, our tips on the things to do in Rome can come in handy to anyone. While even a month is not enough to see everything Italy's capital has to offer, here we will provide you with our best suggestions to enjoy the … [Read more...]