Testaccio has been a destination for Roman food lovers for thousands of years and its traditional, culinary prowess is still what draws most visitors to the local neighborhood. Set in a curve in the Tiber River across from Trastevere, the Rome neighborhood is just barely far enough outside the historic center to remain under the […]
Category Archives: Rome
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Updated 29 May 2021 Hotels (and apartments) in Italy are notoriously small and sometimes filled with antiques, which can make it a challenge to find kid-friendly hotels in Rome. I always say that Romans love children, but that the city doesn’t necessarily go out of its way to make things accessible for kids. Luckily, these […]
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Wondering what is happening in February in Rome? The truth is that this is one of the quietest periods to be in the city if you are a visitor. After the peak around Christmas and through early January, things settle into a predictably slow winter pattern. Even though the crowds are gone, there are still […]
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The best way to travel between Rome and Venice is by train. The two Italian cities are connected by a high-speed rail network which makes the trip easy and convenient. Not only can you avoid the stress of dealing with airports, but you will also likely save money and be able to take in the […]
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A lot of people who are planning a short trip to Rome ask if it is possible to visit the Colosseum and Vatican in one day. I am a big advocate for spending more time in Rome so you can discover the city, but I understand that time constraints (and a shortage of vacation days) […]
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I am going to go ahead and just say it: most of the coffee in Italy is bad. Some of it is terrible. However, there is some hope that things are changing so I keep a running list of where to find the best coffee in Rome. Despite what you may have heard, Italian coffee […]
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Update January 2021: 2020 had other plans for many of us, including Starbucks. The first Starbucks in Rome is now planned for 2021 and the location seems to be Piazza San Silvestro – which is essentially between the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. It is happening. The first Rome Starbucks is set to open in […]
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Rome has two airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino. Fiumicino, also sometimes known as Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, is the main international airport and is much busier compared to smaller Ciampino Airport. Ciampino Airport in Rome is not a glamorous flying experience (it is usually used only by low-cost carriers) but its compact size can have its […]