Your complete guide to how to use and buy tickets for the metro, buses and trams in Rome. Between strikes, buses breaking down, and the never-ending project of building the third metro line, Rome’s public transportation system is not the most user friendly. And with its concentrated historic center and a monument around every corner, […]
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A Primer on Tap Water in Rome
Posted on March 14, 2020
We’re not kidding—water is a cultural object in Rome, and there’s a whole etiquette on how to drink it. When one drives into Rome from the surrounding countryside, one is greeted by a series of still-standing aqueducts. Their iconic shape—linked, multi-level arches—serves as a reminder of how important they were, and still are, to the […]
All About Natural Wine in Rome: What It Is & Where to Drink It
Posted on March 11, 2020
If you’ve never tried natural wine before, you couldn’t possibly know what all the fuss is about. While there isn’t an official definition of what natural wine is, what we can tell you is that it’s wine that’s been produced with almost no intervention in the vineyard and cellar. Translation? It means the grapes are […]
Solo Travel in Rome: 5 Rules for an Unforgettable Trip
Posted on February 22, 2020
In Italy, we say meglio solo che male accompagnato—“better to be alone than in bad company.” And while we’re sure your friends are nice, solo travel in Rome is something you shouldn’t shy away from. A lot of people, especially when it comes to foreign vacations, seem to have a fear of traveling alone. Which […]
How to Budget for Food in Rome: Average Cost of Food Per Day
Posted on February 15, 2020
Any trip to the Eternal City will become a culinary one. Amidst thousand-year-old wonders and cobblestone streets, you’ll find terrific food joints in almost every Roman corner. But how much should you be factoring in for food during your Roman holiday? Rome offers a myriad of eating options, from budget street food fare and trattorias […]
Supplì vs Arancini: Key Differences & Fascinating History
Posted on February 8, 2020
Supplì and arancini: two words that are popping up on menus everywhere. They are both beloved Italian street foods, and are both fried. But what’s the difference between them? Italians love fried food. In Neapolitan pizzerias, there’s the frittatina di pasta (fried pucks of pasta). In Puglia, no Sunday is complete without homemade panzerotti (fried, […]
Places Near the Pantheon That Will Take You from Breakfast Through Aperitivo
Posted on February 1, 2020
The Pantheon is at the metaphorical center of everything in Rome. It’s one of our favorite Roman landmarks, and is sure to cross your path when you’re in the city. Here’s how you can eat your way around it – and of course, end with a gelato in Piazza della Rotonda, perched on the Fontana del […]
The Best 6 Things to Do in Rome on a Rainy Day
Posted on January 25, 2020
While staying in bed and ordering in may sound tempting, think again—there are many great ways to spend a rainy day in Rome. Although Rome is known for its great weather and sunny days, autumn and spring can bring pouring rain. And let’s face it: walking along slippery cobblestone roads on a rainy day isn’t […]
When to Eat in Rome: Breakfast, Lunch, Aperitivo & Dinner Times
Posted on January 11, 2020
Forget your eating schedule back home—it’s time to immerse yourself in Roman culture by embracing local eating times. All European countries have different eating schedules: northern countries tend to dine earlier while southerners grab their meals later. And time is so relative: 6 p.m. is “dinner time” in London yet “aperitivo time” in Rome, which […]
What to Do and Where to Eat on Sundays in Rome
Posted on December 28, 2019
Sundays are the perfect day to embrace the Italian way of “il dolce far niente”—the sweetness of doing nothing—so relax and enjoy the slower pace of this laid-back day. Rain or shine, Sunday is the ultimate day to rest in Rome. Passionate soccer fans head to the Stadio Olimpico to catch a match, families enjoy […]
