Rome Highlights: places to see, unmissable events

Rome can be incredibly interesting for visitors of all ages, however it is clear that young children may not appreciate the great importance of the Vatican Museums, or the immense beauty of the Caravaggio churches, as much as their parents. That said, many of the [...]

Rome has plenty to offer its visitors, and it is unlikely that you will run out of things to do, see, and eat in any hurry. Nevertheless, it isn’t uncommon to feel like escaping the capital city atmosphere. With so many people swimming around you, [...]

So you’ve been to Rome, you’ve seen the Vatican City, the Colosseum, the Ancient ruins, the pantheon, and more. You have traversed the centro storico, seen the Villa Borghese, and peered through the keyhole, climbed up the Gianicolo hill and visited the Spanish Steps. And yet you’re [...]

There is a never-ending list of things to do and see in Rome. However, when you’ve never been before, it is hard to know where to start. In our Beginner’s guide to Rome you will find a brief description of each of the [...]

Brunch might not spring to mind when you think of the Eternal City. However, the American trend has slowly started to grow in popularity amongst this capital’s crowds, too. With many American-influenced eateries, as well as Italian takes on the ritual. Below is a list [...]

Rome is a city with an innumerable amount of things to do, countless monuments to history, and a plethora of stunning art. One of the most delightful ways to take stock of a long day exploring this Eternal City is to gaze at it from [...]

Italy is famous for its food, which is now exported and copied in mass around the world. But, much like the pizzas and the pastas, it is very unlikely that you will find a gelato outside of Italy to equal that of a true Italian [...]

When you think of Rome, part of the vivid and important history that springs to mind is that of its cinema. The living set of many movies, both domestic and foreign, Rome exhibits something ineffably cinematic in streets. Some of the most famous include Rossellini’s momentous Roma Città [...]

Modern art in Rome might not spring to mind when you visit the Eternal City. However, Rome has plenty to offer in this department. It has galleries focusing on Roman culture and artists in particular, as well as more international galleries exhibiting world-renowned artists. Lovers of all [...]

More and more people are being diagnosed with Celiac’s disease each year. You may hear that only 1% of the North American population has been diagnosed with Celiac’s. In fact, many others suffer from some form of gluten or wheat intolerance. These intolerances can make it [...]

Aperitivo is as much a ritual as it is an institution amongst Italians. Locals and tourists alike will gladly mingle to partake in this much-loved pass-time. Perhaps best described as happy hour’s chicer older sister, the word aperitivo brings to mind warm summer evenings surrounded by friends, chatting the night [...]

It might seem odd to crave world-food in Italy, given the importance placed on its own cuisine. But whilst the sumptuous pizza, pasta, and Roman specialities are delicious, there is nothing wrong with breaking the mould! Our collection of favorite ethnic eats in Rome will undoubtedly [...]

Ask even the most knowledgeable connoisseurs about the origin of the modern cocktail and it is unlikely you will get a simple or straightforward answer. However, despite its ambiguous origins, one thing we know for sure is that the cocktail has been a staple of Italian culture. [...]

When you’re in this city on a business trip, or simply have emails to send and studying to catch up on, it can be tricky to find a comfortable and quiet spot to settle down and crack on with your to-do list in this middle [...]

Ask any young Roman for the best and most central place to experience the true energy of the city, and they will almost certainly point you to Monti. The central fountain in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti serves as a meeting point and [...]