Christmas is a fabulous time of year to be in Rome. The streets of the historic center are beautifully decorated, the smell of roasted chestnuts fills the air, and holiday gift giving is in full swing. And like every other European city, Christmas markets in Rome are plentiful, too. Giant Christmas trees fill the piazzas […]
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Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Rome
We Romans take Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch very seriously. Official preparations for Christmas begin on December 8, the day of the Immacolata. This is when we put up our Christmas trees (the Vatican included!), and families inevitably start planning Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day lunch. If you’re traveling to the Eternal […]
Visit the 6 Best Food Shops in Rome for a Gourmet Experience
When in Rome… make sure to bring an extra suitcase, because after visiting the best food shops in Rome you’ll be coming back home with a lot of delicious goodies. Rome is a food shopping paradise for both locals and visitors. At public markets like San Giovanni di Dio, Testaccio, and Circo Massimo, greengrocers trim […]
A Crash Course in Italian Cheeses
In Italy, cheese isn’t just something you eat. It represents where you are from and the history of your region. As you might have guessed, this means there are a lot of different cheeses in Italy. Just like with bread, cured meat and pasta shapes, cheese in Italy is a geographical marker. Wherever you […]
An Insider’s Picks for Where to Eat Near the Trevi Fountain
Finding a restaurant near iconic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain is risky business—the possibility of ending up in tourist traps is very real. And this isn’t just true in Rome; it’s an international fact. So imagine if you get hungry and need to figure out where to eat near the Trevi Fountain. What a nightmare, […]
7 Great Places to Eat Near Termini Station
Termini is more than a train station. It’s a gateway to one of Rome’s most diverse areas—and therefore, some of its best eating. Termini is Rome’s main railway station, and invariably will be where your train arrives if you’re coming from Florence, Venice or any other major city. Inside of it, there are the usual […]
The Essential Itinerary for a Perfect 3 Days in Rome
If you’ve only got 72 hours in Rome, you’ll want to make every second count. You’re planning a trip to Italy and want to see all the bel paese has to offer. That means you’ll be hopping around from one town to the next to get in as much sightseeing as possible! While 3 days […]
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Picks for a Perfect Sunday in Rome
There’s a saying here in Rome that Sunday is about three things: church, soccer and food. We’ve got you covered when it comes to the third thing. Any trip to Rome should include a Sunday. Like all Italians, Romans use Sunday to relax, eat big meals, get coffee and go for walks. The advantage of […]
Guide to Buying Wine in Rome: Where to Shop & Sip
Italian grocery stores have a decent selection of wines. But to dive into the real world of vino, get yourself to the famous enotecas—a mix between wine stores and bars where Italian and international wines are the protagonists. It’s not just about wine here. At an enoteca, you’ll be able to sit down, enjoy a […]
8 Envy-Inducing Instagrammable Spots in Rome
You don’t have to be a professional photographer to see that the Eternal City is one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. You’ve got your ancient palazzos, centuries-old piazzas, artistic masterpieces, Basilica domes and classic Roman rooftops all under the same pink-tinted skies. Get your cameras ready and head to these eight picture-perfect Instagrammable […]