Hotels

Posted on Dec 9, 2015 in On your own

[revised in January 2025] Hotels in Rome range from humble pensione (a simple boarding house) to top-end properties in historical buildings and rates vary a lot. Rates usually lower significantly during the winter months (from November to March, excluding Christmas period). Always check for special promotions and look for the facilities you really need (for […]

10 views over Rome

Posted on Aug 25, 2015 in On your own

[revised January 2025] Rome’s skyline is unique and magic, you cannot miss a general overview of the city from the top of a terrace or a  famous monument. And you have plenty of options here! We recommend to take a stroll to one of these “belvedere” in a sunny day and possibly at the end […]

Roses

Posted on Apr 6, 2015 in Outdoors, Sport, Music..., On your own

[Revised January 2025] Maybe you’ve never heard about it, but there is a special contest which takes place in Rome during springtime, it is the Rome Prix for roses! On the slope of the romantic Aventino hill, a municipal Rose Garden  is located. Every year approximately 100 varieties of roses from all over the world […]

Shops we like

Posted on Mar 9, 2015 in On your own, Foodies & Shopaholics

[revised January 2025] In Rome the retail trade is still carried on at street level rather than in impersonal malls, and there are still chances to find unique shops run by local craftsmen, where you can find that special gift that you just can’t find anywhere else. If you’re looking for bargains, note that the […]

Green Rome

Posted on Mar 5, 2015 in Children, Outdoors, Sport, Music..., On your own

[Revised January 2025] There are so many  parks in Rome, it would be a pity not to enjoy one, at least! Buy a ball, rent a bike and “live” the cheerful atmosphere of the gardens next to Roman families. Why not to buy some freshly baked bread or “white pizza” (we do not say focaccia in Rome, […]

Longing for a pool?

Posted on Jul 1, 2012 in Children, Outdoors, Sport, Music..., On your own

[Revised February 2025] In summer we can hit 40°Celsius on some days, so we post this “survival kit” to travellers  who plan a trip in the warmest months of the year. If your hotel or B&B has no private pool (which is more likely, as this is not a common feature in Rome), you can enjoy some […]

Summer in Rome

Posted on Jun 12, 2012 in Outdoors, Sport, Music..., On your own

“ROME is a city made for the summer. The sun shines, the classical, medieval and Baroque settings are sublime and the balmy evenings offer a long, languorous round of warm cobbled streets, candlelit trattorias and fountain-splashed piazzas“… this is how an interesting article by Tim Jepson starts…and we totally agree! Many visitors are worried about […]

Shopping streets in Rome

Posted on Nov 14, 2011 in On your own, Foodies & Shopaholics

[revised January 2025] The best souvenir you can take back home with you is a good “made in Italy” item: a dress for your parties, an elegant bag or a pair of shoes, a silk tie, a little piece of art (a water-painting, for instance), a design furniture for your house… Good shops selling nice […]

All world is a stage, Rome is the best!

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 in On your own

[revised January 2025] Many films were shot in Rome, offering a great set to directors and a long tradition in the movie industry. Therefore a good way to prepare your trip to Rome or to re-live the sites you just visited is simply watching one of those immortal movies: Rome Open City by Rossellini: about […]