Green Rome

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

[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 On your own, Outdoors, Sport, Music..., Children

[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 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 […]