Green Rome

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

[Revised March 2024] 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 the 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 On your own, Outdoors, Sport, Music..., Children

[Revised March 2024] 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 On your own, Outdoors, Sport, Music...

“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 Foodies & Shopaholics, On your own

[revised February 2024] 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 December 2023] 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 […]