The colosseo is an integral part of Rome’s skyline, but have you ever looked out across the city from inside?
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An unforgettable look at a rarely seen side of the ancient arena.
Happy New Year! Here is to hoping that your year is filled with lots of beautiful days and plenty of Colosseum sunsets, because that is what it is all about, right?
I won’t bore you with how hot it was. I won’t bother trying to describe how oppressive the humidity feels when not a single wisp of a breeze can be found. I won’t even begin to recount the discomfort, the lack of mobility, or the will do anything but lie perfectly still with the shutters […]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after living in Rome for more than ten years, it’s that April has a way of waking the city up. Not in some poetic “springtime in the air” kind of way—but in the real, buzzing, street-full-of-life kind of way. The piazzas stay lighter later, the artichokes are still in […]
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 […]
While Rome is a beautiful – and overall a very safe city – it is important to be aware of potential scams that can occur. This is particularly true as we approach ‘high season’ when many visitors flock to the city and scammers take advantage of the crowds. The best way to avoid being scammed […]
The Appian Way, or Appia Antica, is one of Rome’s most famous and historic roads, lined with ancient ruins, tombs, and catacombs. It is a good place to walk and see some of the most interesting ruins in the city. The Via Appia Antica technically starts at Porta Capena, which is close to Circa Massimo. However, […]








