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The BEST time to visit Rome

Is August the BEST time to visit Rome? Possibly. The date: August 18. The time: 2:00 PM. The temp: 80 degrees and sunny. I have concluded over the past three weeks that August may just be the most ... more...

Crossing the Street in Rome

5 Tips for Crossing the Street in Rome

Photo by Auro Romans definitely have a more unique way of crossing the street than outisders do. One of the first weeks I was here sightseeing in Rome, I went out with one of my Italian roommates.... more...

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Roman Eclipse

It is 10am in the morning, and teenage girls are already staking out their spots to see stars that will arrive 8 hours later. As I was sightseeing in Rome a few days ago, I stumbled upon an intere... more...

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When in Rome, PARK as the Romans Do.

While sightseeing in Rome, I have noticed many differences between Americans and Italians, but one that always brings a smile to my face is that of the peculiar parking habits of Italians. The abi... more...

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Mayor Bans Pub Crawls in Rome

Tourists hoping to spice up their Rome sightseeing agenda this year with a little pub crawling may be disappointed to know that from now until December 31, 2010, Rome's Mayor Gianni Alemanno has... more...

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Rome Taxis Offer Discounts for Solo Women

The city of Rome has announced an initiative that will provide 5 Euro discount coupons for women traveling alone in Rome at night. The coupons will be valid towards any taxi trip for females wit... more...

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Extreme Makeover Termini Station

Construction began today at Termini Station in Rome to create a massive parking structure that will accommodate 1400 cars and 180 motorbikes. When finished, Termini station in Rome will be the fir... more...

Spending Easter in Rome

Easter In Rome

Visiting Rome at Easter is not completely different than during the tourist season in Rome, with the few exceptions being that the weather is on the chilly side (but not freezing), crowding is conside... more...

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10 Vacation-busters for Rome

Well, it might take more than a raging sunburn to actually ruin your vacation, but below are ten ways in which a perfect trip to Rome can turn into a disaster. Really, I HATE to say “I told you ... more...

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10 Places not to miss on a 2nd visit to Rome

When people come here to visit, nine times out of ten the standard Rome sightseeing agenda applies: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, gel... more...

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5 Reasons to Love August in Rome

While many Rome experts will tell you to avoid visiting Rome in August due to drawbacks such as extreme heat, those who actually bite the bullet and come anyway may find that it is actually a perfe... more...

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When in Rome, STRIKE as the Romans Do.

March 12, 2010 Italy’s biggest Labor union, the CGIL has called a general strike today. The frequent strikes in Italy never used to bother me. Given my general feeling about the work ethic in... more...

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Events in Rome

September September 18-20, 2009 - International Storytelling Festival in Rome Raccontamiunastoria (read me a story) Storytelling Company will host its first Storytelling festival to celebr... more...

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Touring Rome on 50 Euro A Day-hotel excluded

It’s hard to answer when people ask how much they should budget for spending money per day in Rome. The answer obviously depends on the lifestyle of the traveler, and what kinds of things are... more...

Mistakes to avoid while Rome sightseeing

5 Silly Mistakes NOT To Make When In Italy

Whenever borders are crossed, it helps to be aware of any cultural differences, traditions, and ways to avoid insulting the members of your new host community. While such borders exist even within ... more...

Shopping Malls In Rome

Mega Malls Reflect New Italian Consumerism

Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as a proper “shopping mall” in Italy. Italians still kept up the age old traditions of going to the fruit and vegetable shop for produce, the b... more...

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Christmas Shopping In Rome

Shopping in Rome has gotten a bit tricky over the past decade. Before Italians traded in their Lire for Euro, foreigners coming to Italy with dollars, pounds, and handfuls of other currencies filled ... more...

Rome Inaugurates New Swimming Pool

How To Beat The Heat In Rome

While the temperatures soar, sightseeing in Rome can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you keep cool on even the hottest of Roman afternoons so that you can still enjoy visiting Rome in the s... more...

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A Day In The Life: Rome Tour Guides

Here are just some of the reasons why Rome is one of the most amazing cities in the world: 9:00 AMRoll out of bed and wander over to the Villa Doria Pamphili park for a crisp morning walk through ... more...

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Rome Tour Guide's Top 10 list in Rome

We at When in Rome recently polled some of our most savvy Rome tour guides about their favorite off the beaten path places in Rome. Here’s what we came up with. Romy: For one, I don't think man... more...



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