Why it's Worth Visiting Rome in the Off-Season If you love to travel, but hate crowds and hot, sweaty temperatures, you should consider visiting Rome in Winter. The off-season in Rome begins in mid to late November and continues into mid-March. During this time, the temperatures are pleasant, with cold nights perfect for a cozy evening in a local wine bar, and mostly sunny days with a briskness to the air that keeps you cool. There are so many perks to visiting Rome in Winter, I felt it necessary to list them all here for you. The next time you are considering winter travel, Rome should be ..read more

A visitor's guide to Christmas in Rome While many prefer to gather the family at home, I say why not start a new tradition of coming to Rome for the holidays? Why Rome? Rome often gets overlooked at Christmas time when it comes to events in Italy, with cities like Verona, Bolzano, and Florence getting more attention for their famous Christmas markets and festivities. I am here to tell you that Rome is putting up a solid fight in the competition this year. Whether you are an Italian family who lives in Rome, visiting family from abroad or looking for a stunning vacation somewhere far from ..read more

The Lives of the Real Ninja Turtles From Orphan to Renaissance Master In the fourth and final entry of blogs on the real ninja turtles, we will be looking at Raphael. His rebellious spirit not only made him one of the most popular turtles but also one of the greatest and most renowned artists of all time.   Raffaello Sanzio (Santi) was born in Urbino on the 6th of April in 1483 to Giovanni Santi and Magia di Battista Ciarla. In his very early years, Raphael lived a comfortable childhood in Urbino. It was a wealthy city that prided itself on its culture and artistry. Raphael’s fat ..read more

A Guidebook of DOs, DON’Ts and other hacks for your Roman Vacation. Have you ever been on a holiday and by the time you got home you had a list of things a mile long that you wish you could have done differently?  Well, let me tell you everything you need to know before you visit Rome.  Part of the beauty of travel is that you have to be adaptable and it is a learning experience.  Not everything will go to plan, and that is part of the fun!  However, sometimes you wish someone had given you a heads up on what to expect from a destination before you jet-set off into the s ..read more

Ferragosto is Italy’s favourite day in August and here is everything you need to know about it. What is Ferragosto? The 15th of August each year is a public holiday in Italy called ferragosto, meaning August holiday.  It is common for Italians all over the country to pack a day bag and head to the beach on the seaside, or into the mountains.  I mean, the weather is great so why not leave the city behind and enjoy the great outdoors for the day.  It also happens to fall in the middle of the summer holiday period.  Pro tip for travellers:  If you are planning to trav ..read more

How To Get Around Rome Using Public Transportation What kind of public transport is there in Rome? Rome’s public transport system is a network of services including subway trains (metro), trams, busses, and light rail.  All services are provided by one company called ATAC.  This means that for one very cheap ticket you can access the whole public transport network. How much does a ticket cost and what kind of ticket should I buy? There are a few options you can choose from when buying a transport ticket in Rome. Those of you travelling with children may note that on Rome’s pu ..read more

Planning a solo trip to Rome? Here is everything you need to know to stay safe and get the most out of your trip! Always wanted to come to Rome and live out your Eat Pray Love fantasy but you weren’t sure if it was safe?  Or maybe you thought Rome is more of a romantic couples destination.  Well, I’m here to tell you that Rome is an EXCELLENT destination for solo female travellers.  Gents, there will be some top tips for visiting Rome here but this particular blog is aimed at the girls, Sorry.  I moved to Italy solo when I was 24 and had travelled to Rome solo before that ..read more

The What, When and How When it Comes to Ordering from a Roman Menu We believe that discovering things on your own when you’re on vacation can be half the fun, but we also like to give you tips on how to make your experience more enjoyable. One of the most common questions that we get asked is about a Roman menu. How do I order? What do I order? Do people eat an antipasti and a primi and a secondi? What about vegetables? What are all these foods?  So, without further ado, the menu at a typical Roman Trattoria, explained.  A Roman menu will almost always be broken into sections. The ..read more

Rome moves into the lowest-risk covid “white zone” The latest news from the Italian government and the Ministero della Salute brings with it lots of excitement and opportunity for travellers, both domestic and foreign in Italy for the summer season.  From the 14th of June, five more regions and one province will move into the lowest-risk category of the colours coded covid zoning system – “white zone”.  Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the current zoning classifications.  Red Zone: None Orange Zone: None Yellow Zone: Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Marche, PA B ..read more

Food, Football, and your Favourite Brew Travelling is great, it may even be the BEST thing a person can do, however, there are some things that can be lacking when you are overloaded with new cultural experiences and that is the sense of normality.  Sometimes you want to sit down, enjoy a pint of a familiar brew, and watch your favourite footy team play.  Well there is nothing to fear, here is a list of the top spots in Rome to serve as your home away from home on your holidays. 1. Finnegan Irish Pub In the heart of the trendy neighbourhood of Monti, Finnegan is a classic Irish ..read more