The days surrounding the weekend of Easter have a special place in the hearts of Rome’s citizens. Of course, the presence of the nearby Vatican City makes the experience even more special. Known as Holy Week, the celebrations kick off the Sunday before Easter in Rome on Palm Sunday and continue through to Easter Monday. [...]
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Visiting the Vatican City is a dream for many. Walking the corridors of the Vatican Museums, catching finally that glimpse of the Sistine Chapel. Maybe you’ll even see the Pope! For many visitors, the Vatican is a holy place, and it is true that there are some areas of the city state that have special [...]
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Heading to this wonderful country? You will likely want to know if, and when, you should be leaving tips in Italy. Every country is different! For example, when travelling to the USA you always need to factor in a lot of money for tipping – up to 20%! Others do not expect tips - or [...]
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This crazy city is not for the faint-hearted driver! Multiple lanes of criss crossing traffic, beeping horns and not to mention crazy daredevil moped riders ensure for a hair-raising experience! However, if you must drive in all this bedlam, you will discover another problem – parking in Rome! Parking in Rome is a pain in [...]
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We get asked this question a lot - just how much money do I need for my trip to Rome?! Well, our answer usually is ambiguous - it depends! Are you a budget traveller? Do you save up for a trip to give yourself a medium budget, enough to enjoy more than the standard sights? [...]
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Life in Rome as a Digital Nomad can be many things. Expensive. Overwhelming Frustrating. HOT! However, there is so much advantage and beauty to living away from the rat race and exploring this beautiful city at your own pace. The fact that Rome is a global city means you do have the chance to seek [...]
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Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world for many reasons. There are the architecture and history of ancient Rome, the Italian flair and food, and the art – to mention but a few facts about Rome. Because of the thousands of tourists flocking to Rome’s attractions at any given time, it’s [...]
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Rome has two international airports – Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA). Deciding which one to fly into is pretty much determined by where you’re coming from and what your budget is. Fiumicino is the main Rome international airport used by the big airlines such as Alitalia, British Airways, and American Airlines. If you’re coming from [...]
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Like the old saying goes. While in Rome, do as the Romans. When you arrive in Rome there is no doubt that this old adage is on your mind. Rome is loaded with intriguing, interesting and unique attractions that don’t exist any place else in the world. Before you travel to Rome it is a [...]
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There is no place like Rome to experience history. The city’s historic attractions lie both above and underground to satisfy the curiosity of all kinds of history lovers. The Catacombs of Rome are a fascinating network of tunnels under the city where, if you listen well, you may hear the dead reveal the secrets of [...]
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