Your cart is currently empty!
-
Quick Checklist of Do’s and Don’ts
After exploring the city for a few days, it helps to review the essentials that keep you safe and stress-free. Use this list as a…
-
Timing is Key
Rome is visitable year-round, and each season feels very different—it changes you differently each time you come. Festivals, traditions, and small miracles fill its squares…
-
How to Choose Between Hotels, B&Bs & Apartments
Rome offers all kinds of accommodations, from grand hotels with rooftop terraces to tiny family-run guesthouses. Choosing depends on your style of travel, budget, and…
-
The Best Neighborhoods for Atmosphere, Safety & Convenience
Choosing the right neighborhood in Rome can make or break your trip. You want to be close enough to the action to walk to the…
-
At a Glance: Rome Through the Year
Month Weather & Atmosphere Crowds & Energy Highlights & Local Mood January Cool (6–12°C). Crisp air, pale winter light. Quiet – few tourists, relaxed pace.…
-
National Holidays in Italy
Traveling in Rome means sharing space with local rhythms—and few things shape those rhythms more than Italy’s feste nazionali. On these days, shops, offices, and…
-
Calendar of Events: A Year in the Eternal City
January – La Befana and the Quiet City The year begins softly, with crisp skies and fewer tourists. On January 6, Piazza Navona transforms for…
-
Conquer the Stones: Shoes, Hydration & Navigating Cobblestones
Rome is best explored on foot—but it’s a city designed for sandals of gladiators, not high heels. The old cobblestones, known as sampietrini, are uneven,…
-
Weather & What to Pack: Dress Like a Local, Travel Like a Pro
Rome is a city of extremes. In summer, the heat radiates off the cobblestones until late evening, and in winter, damp air seeps into your…