Rome News
In Rome, A Temple Reopens
Visitors spending Christmas in Rome will receive a special gift this year. Making big news this month in Rome is the reopening of the Temple of Venus and Roma, a massive temple in the Roman For... more...
Discovering Street Art in Rome
Rome is a city that is undoubtedly covered in all kinds of graffiti. A building in some parts of the city can hardly hold a fresh coat of paint for a week without some sort of political slander ... more...
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...
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...
A Roman Holiday
If you’re looking for the perfect European city to head towards this year by taking advantage of the cheap flights on offer to you, then the Italian capital Rome could be right for you. With... more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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