Category Archives: Life in Rome

A market near Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy

A market near Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy

This past Sunday, we were planning to spend the day at Ostia which is a seaside town near Rome.  Unfortunately, the weather didn’t quite cooperate so we decided to do something around Rome.  After all, we live in Rome and there are plenty of things to do and see here. We finally decided on going ... Read More »

Pasquetta in Rome

Pasquetta in Rome

“Pasquetta” when literally translated into English means ‘Small Easter”. It is the holiday after Easter Sunday and many people here in Rome take the opportunity to leave the city for a day trip. Often, friends would get together for a picnic and take advantage of the arrival of Spring. People always hope for good weather ... Read More »

Waiting for the Bus in Rome

Waiting for the Bus in Rome

When in Rome, don't expect the bus to follow a regular timetable. On the ATAC (the company in charge of public transportation in Rome) website, it gives you an indication of how often a bus passes. Please take this as a very rough guide! Read More »

It also snows in Rome, Italy

It also snows in Rome, Italy

It doesn't happen very often, actually it's very rare that it snows here in Rome, Italy. The forecast did expect it to happen but I think it took everyone by surprise as it snowed a lot. Read More »