Americans are used to tipping everywhere they go. Italians? Not so much. Therefore, on your grand tour of Rome, never feel obligated to leave a tip …
Testaccio: Central Rome’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood
Located on the Tiber River in central Rome, the Testaccio district was one of the busiest trading ports in the ancient world. Amazingly, you can still …
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Leave Rome’s Tourists Behind in Trastevere and Monteverde
If you ever feel overwhelmed by the chaotic crowds of central Rome, then it’s time to take a trip across the Tiber River to Trastevere and Monteverde. …
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Garbatella: Rome’s Tantalizing Village within a City
Located about three miles south of the Colosseum, the Garbatella district is a hip oasis inside Rome. It constantly garners comparisons to the famed …
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Dress for Success: Proper Sightseeing Attire for Rome
Stylish yet comfortable. That's my advice on dressing for Rome. Rome, like most big cities in the US and Europe, is very fashion-forward. And the more …
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The “Aventine Keyhole,” Rome’s Stealthiest Viewpoint
Let’s be honest, most of Rome’s best-known tourist attractions are expensive and crowded. Thankfully, that’s not the case with one very special …
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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa: Bernini’s Hidden Masterpiece
Some might consider it a shame that one of Earth's greatest chunks of marble sits in relative obscurity in Rome. Not me! I consider it an opportunity. …
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A Fuoco: How to Beat the Heat in Rome
There’s no getting around it. Summer visitors to Rome will sweat. From June to August, daytime highs routinely hit the lower 90s°F and even 100°F. On …
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Find a Gastropub in Rome: L’Antica Birreria Peroni
One of Rome’s most historic pubs, L’Antica Birreria Peroni (Ancient Peroni Brewery) waits to quaff your thirst just a stone’s throw away from many …
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A Pantheon Secret
It’s safe to say Rome’s Pantheon has stood the test of time…literally. Although the site's use for religious rites dates as far back as 750 BC, we can …
Ostia Antica: Easy, Must-do Day Trip From Rome
The fascinating archeological site Ostia Antica is only 15 miles southwest of central Rome. Yet, delightfully, most tourists don't even know it …
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The Sistine Chapel Exactly as Michelangelo Intended
No matter where you go in Rome or the Vatican, you’re not far from a Michelangelo masterpiece. Although the Pietà, Moses and Piazza del Campidoglio …
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