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Abruzzo, known as the greenest region in Europe, lies 80 kilometres from Rome in central Italy. Abruzzo has set aside almost half of its land to green space and is renowned for its lush national parks and nature reserves...
Good service combined with good food is the Marciani family vocation, passed down through four generations since 1899. Today, the Ristorante degli Angeli has made a name for itself, mentioned in every guide worth its wei...
Think of Rome and probably the first image that springs to mind is the mighty Colosseum, but an equally iconic image of the Eternal City is that of the Foro Romano – Roman Forum.
While the Colosseum is symbolic of gre...
If you want to get a true sense of Rome’s history and its many transformations since its birth, Castel S. Angelo is a fascinating place to start.
This circular construction surrounded by a rectangular structure has foll...
The age- old dilemma of what should I have for lunch can be especially tricky to resolve in a city where eating on the go is largely considered strange. The options on offer can seem limited to a slice of pizza or haphaz...
Things to do in Rome (on your second or third go- around)
Can you keep coming back to Rome and always discover something new? Absolutely! It is full of beautiful and unknown places. Here is an itinerary to get you start...
Defrosted mini baguettes, single-portion jams, mystery milk, and self-service coffee supplied by machines. Worse perhaps, are the packaged biscuits and the fruit salad swimming in a sweet liquid. The bleak scenery of a m...
We could wax lyrical all day about Rome – all the places to visit and the glorious cuisine.
But there’s one feature we can’t forget to tell you about – the shopping!
Although Rome has a reputation of specialising...
Rome is one of the world’s best places to experience culture at every level, from ancient sculpture to street art.
And it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the theatre either.
Musicals, modern dance, comedy...
Rome comes alive at night and becomes one of the world’s most lively capitals.
From aperitivo hour to an all-night drinking session with friends, there’s something to suit everyone’s style.
Here are a few of our favo...
If the imposing Aurelian walls could speak, they would tell tales of heroes and villains, power and betrayal, invading enemies, sacred rituals and the cut-and-thrust of trade and politics. But the looming blocks of tufa...
The summertime is when Rome really comes alive and showcases everything it has to offer.
From open-air concerts to simple strolls, time spent in the city’s squares will certainly make your summer a memorable one.
And f...
If you’ve been studying Italian, you’re probably eager to try out your new linguistic skills on the locals.
But on coming to Rome, you might hear some unexpected versions of what you’ve learned in class – and some ne...
Life as an expat: the highs and lows of living in Rome.
With all the history, culture, splendour and fabulous food, it’s easy for foreigners to get swept away by Rome’s particular brand of Italian charm.
But moving h...
Rome: a tale of two cities? In many major cities across the globe, there often exists a north-south divide which is not simply geographical.
While it is most commonly displayed as playful banter, such divisions are ofte...
Did you come to Rome hoping to meet an Italian stallion who would whisk you off your feet with candlelit dinners and whispers of sweet nothings in your ear?
Then lucky you – you’re in the right place. But a word of cau...
Villa Ada is the second largest park in the city of Rome following closely behind the Villa Doria Pamphilj. Often referred to as a green lung of Rome due to its large scale and shape, the vast and hilly grasslands were o...
Rome’s district of Trastevere is perhaps the most lively and vibrant sector of the city in terms of nightlife. Sitting on the right bank of the Tiber river and just South of the Vatican City, Trastevere has always been c...
With the spring semester in full force, finding new places to study could be a good way to boost work ethic. Taking a break from the library or the house and discovering a new environment might seem intimidating if you d...
How a trip to the local park turned into a nightmare for a foreign mom in Rome - scorned by tourists, tested to the limits by her baby daughter and let down by her loving dog.
The ex-navy commander who lives upstairs t...
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