Category Archives: Things to Do in Rome

Let me be honest—May is when Rome hits its stride. The tourist crush of summer hasn’t kicked in yet, the days are long, and the city feels like it’s quietly showing off. After almost 15 years of living here, I can tell you this is one of the best months to experience Rome—not just see […]

Rome for Easter is iconic: the Vatican is down the road and there are traditional events starting the week before the big Sunday. But if you’re visiting Rome and looking for something a little off the standard Easter path — IKONO has created a fun augmented reality egg hunt from 11 – 21 April.  IKONO […]

The best thing about Rome is that there is no way you have seen it all. After 15 years, I am still uncovering secret corners of the city. All it takes is a bit of curiosity (and sometime perseverance to actually speak to the right human) and you can gain access to incredible unexpected treasures. […]

March in Rome is pure magic. As winter fades and spring begins to bloom (yes, we have the first flowers on the trees!), the Eternal City comes alive. Whether you’re wandering through the ancient ruins to see historic reenactments, sipping espresso between throwing handfuls of confetti in the piazza, or catching a once-year-opening of a […]

Via del Governo Vecchio is one of my favorite streets in Rome. The street near Piazza Navona is one of the best places for shopping in Rome, but it is also filled with charming wine bars, vintage stores, and coffee bars that feel untouched by time. You can find Via del Governo Vecchio between Piazza […]

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 […]

One of the best art shows that I have seen in Rome in recent memory is the Impressionisti Segreti exhibit that is now on show at the recently restored Palazzo Bonaparte. The “secret impressionists” show features more than 50 works by artists including Renoir, Monet, Gaugin, and Cézanne. There are also some fantastic pieces by […]

2020! I moved to Rome in 2010, so it is a bit crazy to see this number on the calendar. It is also how crazy how insanely busy Rome is at the beginning of January. The sunny winter weather has brought the crowds while they hit the streets of Rome to enjoy the final days […]