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Be a responsible tourist in Rome
Instead of just talking about theoretical “tourist ethic”, maybe just listing few practical tips can help the cause of responsible tourism: pick off-season whenever possible (in Rome from November to March, excluding the Christmas holidays). Avoid visiting main sites on weekends. travel slowly, take a bit extra time in each destination of your itinerary and […]
Three unusual views over Rome
The view over the city is one of the unforgettable moments of your Roman holiday and we have already mentioned some famous locations where you can enjoy it! But our guests are brave and they can go a bit further out to have a panoramic experience off the beaten track. Here are three suggestions: Via […]
Trevi fountain: what’s new from 2026
In February 2026 Trevi fountain changed its rules: how do you have access now? You need to pay 2 euros pp and you can do it locally (only by card) or online If you already have your ticket, you skip a first line for payment, but still need to line in a corridor to have the […]
Rome: useful apps to download
[revised February 2026] When in Rome… use the apps the Romans use! First of all, you cannot visit Italy without downloading Whatsapp, we all use it here and it is very useful for last-minute communication with your guides and other local suppliers. And below you find a list of apps which can be useful for […]
Be a responsible tourist in Rome: 10 tips
[revised February 2026] Instead of just talking about theoretical “tourist ethic”, maybe listing few practical tips can help the cause of responsible tourism: travel off-season whenever possible (in Rome from November to March, excluding Christmas holidays). Avoid visiting main sites (Colosseum, Forum, Vatican, Trevi fountain, Pantheon) on week-ends travel slowly, take a bit extra time […]
Rome, a city to live
[revised March 2026] Rome is often defined as “an open-air museum” and this is probably true: in fact the whole historical centre is inserted in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. But Rome is also home to about 3.000.000 people who live here like anywhere else, going to schools or offices, shopping, enjoying […]
Time to relax: Spa in Rome
[revised March 2026] A holiday should be relaxing. Usually a trip to Rome is not so relaxing as you can easily end up walking 20k steps a day! But you can find some time in your busy plan for a bit of relaxation in a Spa. After all the ancient Romans invented the thermal baths! […]
“I feel like dancing”
[revised March 2026] If you are not too tired after all the sightseeing during the day, you might hit the dance floor during your stay in Rome! So here is a little list of clubs and we wait for your discoveries and suggestions: Caffé Latino: in the lively Testaccio district Nur: near Piazza Venezia, a […]
Free museums? No, thanks!
[Revised February 2026] You might have heard that in Italy we have the so called “domeniche gratuite” which means one Sunday each month (the first Sunday) most museums (all national museums and many city museums) are open for free.“Wow, that’s great news!” should be the reaction. While the real comment is “Bugger!”. Yes, it is […]
7 ideas to be romantic in Rome
[revised February 2026] Forget Paris! Rome is the city for romance: the pink sky over the ruins, the rooftop terraces, the Vespa rides, padlocks everywhere… If you plan a romantic journey, maybe your honeymoon or an anniversary, well… Rome has a lot to offer. Here is a non exhaustive list that we are happy to […]