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All you need to know about arrosticini.
If you’re craving a trip around the world – or even just outside of Rome, you may be experiencing “travel fever” along with thousands of other expats, nomads, and free spirits in...
How to celebrate New Year Italian style.
Staying in Rome for New Year's Eve? Well, the Italians may not have Auld Lang Syne or New Year's resolutions, but they have plenty of other peculiar traditions to make up for it....
Guide to 30 destinations for day trips or overnight stays within easy reach of Rome.
They say “all roads lead to Rome”, however the central location of the Italian capital makes it a perfect departure point for day trip...
Olive Oil Farms near Rome: Taste Testing and Traveling in Lazio
With the arrival of November, the olive growing areas of Lazio are in action and the mills are prepared to receive tons of ripe fruit that will be transfor...
Throughout the years, the Italian lifestyle seen through the eyes of tourists formed stereotypes which categorized the nature and customs of the average Italian.
Italy is one of the most fascinating countries in the wo...
All you need to know about the happy new year celebrations in Italy.On the 31st of December, the entire world celebrates the last night of the year, which in Italy is also known as the “Notte di San Silvestro”. This is t...
Here is a list of the months with their Italian translation, origin and significance.
Have you ever wondered why the months that make up the year have those strange names? The subdivision of time in years, months, weeks...
All you need to know about golf courses in Rome.
If you’re looking to swap fountains for fairways and piazzas for putting greens, Rome is a great city for a spot of golfing.
As well as enjoying the luxury of Rome’s...
A ticket purchased for the Vatican Museums automatically grants access into the Sistine ChapelWhat’s included in a ticket to the Vatican Museum?A ticket purchased for the Vatican Museums automatically grants access into...
An in- depth and honest guide to visiting the Amalfi Coast.
Where to stop, where to stay, where to eat, and where to see the best views.
You can't think of Southern Italy without dreaming of a trip to the Amalfi Coas...
Living in Italy, tips and mistakes to avoid.
I am the first person to admit that life in Italy is not always a bed of roses. Or rather, it is a bed of roses, but someone neglected to remove the thorns. So, just as you...
What does Buon Natale mean?
When December 25th arrives, in Italy everyone starts wishing, from the cashier at the grocery store to your closest friends, a “Buon Natale".
Directly translated, buon Natale means “good...
Halfway up the Italian Peninsula, in the region of Le Marche, rests the Conero Regional Natural Park.
This nature reserve lies three hours by car from Rome and 20 km south of Ancona, commonly referred to as the city wh...
All you need to know about surfing in Italy.
Italian swells draw all kinds of surfers, not only from the beautiful little towns perched along the dramatic coastlines, but from all over the world.
Let's be honest. W...
Top 10 Italian proverbs.
Whether it’s about daily habits, manners or human nature in general, Italians have some very classic proverbs that seem to fit any circumstance.
Some of them very international, some more...
Here is a list of fseful tips for visiting Rome in May
May in Rome is usually the high season. The climate is fantastic and it is the best time of year for visiting villas and photographing views. Events are slowly pi...
A ultimate guide to the best speakeasies in Rome.
As Italy begins to reopen its borders and businesses, there is no doubt that restaurants and bars will flood with eager people dying to get their hands on a creamy carb...
A list of the most important examples of contemporary architecture in Rome.
There has been some impressive architecture in Rome in the last couple of decades. With so much else to see, contemporary buildings in Rome are...
EUR: When Ancient Meets Modern.
EUR (which is the acronym of Esposizione Universale di Roma, meaning Rome’s Universal Exposition) is a metaphysical district of Rome that dates back to the Fascist era.
Th...
Museums are an integral part of Italian culture and an invaluable attraction for tourism.
When we think of Italian museums, we will probably remember the Vatican Museums, the Borghese Galleries of Rome, and the Uffizi...
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