Part of what makes Rome such a beautiful and distinctive city are the marble monuments and pastel-colored palazzos but there are plenty of green spaces too. The cartoonish maritime pine trees are just as characteristically Roman as the Colosseum. Take a break from pounding the cobblestones and chill in one of these six parks & […]
Our Favorite Rome Restaurants by Neighborhood: Where to Eat in Centocelle
Centocelle is a neighborhood of contrasts, culture, and above all, good eating Located far from the center of town (but now connected to it via Metro C), Centocelle is quickly becoming one of Rome’s most popular neighborhoods. The former periphery of Rome, Centocelle is now inhabited by a mixture of working-class families, left-wing students and […]
Our Favorite Rome Restaurants: Vatican City
Looking for restaurants in Vatican City can mean avoiding a maze of tourist traps. Our guide to the area will help you eat with confidence. Since 1929, 100 acres of downtown Rome known as the Vatican City, have been recognized as the smallest independent state in the world. People flock there, not only because it […]
Rome Off the Beaten Track: 7 Things You Won’t Find in Any Guidebook
Rome has a ridiculous amount of world famous and iconic sights. What is on your list once you have thrown your coins into the Trevi fountain, seen the Colosseum and explored the Imperial Forums? We have a few ideas to help you to explore Rome off the beaten track. Photo Credit: Max Dawncat, Text Overlay: […]
5 Day Trips from Rome That Are the Perfect Escape
There are so many options for easy day trips from Rome. That includes Florence and Naples! When you have had your fill of cacio e pepe and Baroque in Rome you can hop on a train and in less than two hours you can be somewhere completely different and still be back in time for […]
5 Street Food Bites in Rome and Where You Have to Try Them
From ancient artifacts to the new snacks on the block, the Rome street food scene has it all. To misquote the old adage: ‘when in Rome, eat as the Romans do.’ And with street food experiencing a new popularity in the Eternal City, it’s a good place to start. Rome is positively teeming with everything […]
The 7 Best Gelato to Try in Rome Before You Leave
Gelato is practically a food group in the Roman diet. You’re going to see this frozen Italian treat for sale in every neighborhood and near every famous monument. We recommend seeking out the good stuff, so we created this handy list of the seven best places to try gelato in Rome. It’s important to note […]
7 Places for the Best Lunch in Rome & What to Know Before You Go
A morning of walking up hills and over cobblestones builds up a fierce hunger, and there’s nothing like a Roman lunch to satisfy it. Lunch in Rome can take many forms, from the classic trattoria to pizza by the slice to snacking at a wine bar. Romans usually eat around 1:00 p.m. Most restaurants offer […]