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Rome is the city where I was born, grew up, and lived for 30 years. I want to give you all the information and the tips to experience Rome like a local. This is an insider guide to Rome and Lazio.
Monti, Rome: a guide to the district’s cultural, gastronomical, and historical highlights
16 Aug, 2019 Rome Comments:0 This is a self-guided walking tour of Monti, Rome. Even if you don’t have much time to spend in Rome, try and set aside a few hours for exploring the Monti district. The name “Monti” points to the geological formation of the area, which is...
Rome in winter: why you should put it on your bucket list
4 Aug, 2019 Rome Comments:0 What do you expect if you decide to travel to Rome in winter? Mostly, an Italian holiday is paired with warm, sunny days and gelato, but there are so many advantages to spending the coldest days of the year in Rome. The prime consideration...
Where to stay in Rome: best areas and neighborhoods for travelers and expats
19 Jul, 2019 Rome Comments:2 In this article, I’ll give you a bird’s eye view on where to stay in Rome, Italy. Before making up your mind about what is the best area to stay in when visiting Rome, consider that the historical center is crowded, noisy, and congested in...
Summer in Rome: ideas to enjoy the hottest season in the eternal city
28 Jun, 2019RomeComments:0Even if the climate has been a bit unpredictable in the last few years, the summer in Rome keeps delighting locals and travelers with many long and sunny days. So often the weather becomes unbearably hot that you don’t want to be anywhere...
Day trips from Rome: the most interesting destinations
Rome in a day: walking tour of the historical centre for first-timers
I decided to share tips on how to visit Rome in a day. This walking tour of Rome covers all the major highlights of the historical centre, and it's perfect for energetic, first-time travelers to Rome. This intense, long walk in Rome touches all of those romantic spots...
Best cafes in Rome to chill, work, and spend time
This post contains a list and a description of the best cafes in Rome, or rather, the ones with a cute environment and a wifi connection, where you'll easily spend the day chilling or working at your laptop. But first, a foreword for all the digital nomads and...
Rome vegan scene: gelato shops and bakeries to try out on your trip
28 Sep, 2018RomeComments:3Is Rome vegan-friendly? The answer is yes, but you'll have to research for the right places and dishes. As you know from my guide to Rome local desserts and gelato shops, most of the Italian sweets are not vegan, and something like...
Guide to local desserts in Rome: from gelato to cornetto, grattachecca, and more
22 Sep, 2018RomeComments:10Read this guide if you want to treat yourself with desserts in Rome as a local would do, from gelato to cornetto at night and back. You may have heard that Italians enjoy good eating. You may have entered an Italian restaurant, looked at the...