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Confession: I love the sun and the sea so I when colder temperatures roll around in November, I start getting uneasy. Then almost immediately I’d brush that feeling aside as I remind myself one of the reasons why I live in Rome is its mild winter. We do get snow once in a few years ... Read More »
Tag Archives: History
15 Must-See Places in Rome on your first (or second) visit
September 30, 2016
Planning a trip to Rome can feel overwhelming, especially if it is your first visit to the city. Too many things to see, too little time. If you’re trying to figure out which attractions not to miss out on, here’s some help. 15 Must-See Places in Rome 1. Colosseum The icon of Rome, your family and friends ... Read More »
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj: A splendid gem in Rome
March 7, 2016
The saying “Roma non basta una vita” which translates to “Rome, a lifetime is not enough” rings true for me. Let me step back for a second. I think we have all been there where there’s a place you would like to visit in your town or city but you put it off because, well, ... Read More »
Journey through Ancient Rome with Viaggio nei Fori
September 3, 2015
If you are in Rome before November 1st, this is certainly worth a visit as virtual reconstructions bring to life Ancient Rome. Very impressed by a similar and more permanent project at Le Domus Romane at Palazzo Valentini, we took advantage of a quiet Rome in August to see the projects by Viaggio nei Fori. Updated: ... Read More »
A Golden Opportunity to Visit the Domus Aurea, Nero’s Golden House
April 25, 2015
The Domus Aurea on Colle Oppio, built on land confiscated by Nero after the infamous fire of 64 A.D, was part of a complex spanning 80 hectares. Overlooking four hills with beautiful gardens and a valley featuring an enormous artificial lake (where the Colosseum now stands), the Golden House undeniably demonstrated grandeur and opulence. The Domus ... Read More »
Five Feminine Highlights of Ancient Rome
January 12, 2015
This is a guest post by Susan Van Allen, author of 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, who has come out with a guide for Italy’s Big Three: “50 Places in Rome, Florence, and Venice Every Woman Should Go.” It takes you to dazzling places in Italy and highlights details that glorifies females. ... Read More »
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[Video] Cool experience in Rome: Colosseum at Night
May 22, 2014
I’ve passed by the Colosseum countless number of times, been inside a handful of times during the day but never had the chance to visit the Colosseum at night. Not until recently. My husband, who’s from Rome, seldom joins me in being a “tourist” in Rome but when we were invited by Walks of Italy ... Read More »
Visit to The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel After Closing Hours
April 24, 2014
An experience of a lifetime. That fittingly describes the amazing experience I had yesterday evening. It doesn’t get more exclusive than being the only visitors in the Vatican Museums after closing hours and even more extraordinary, having the Sistine Chapel all to ourselves. This was a private tour specially arranged by The Roman Guy, and ... Read More »
Inspiring Walk with Context Travel
April 1, 2014
This is not the usual kind of tour most visitors to Rome would join. After all, our meeting point was the non-Catholic cemetery in Rome. I’ve briefly been to this cemetery before and while it is one of the prettiest cemeteries I have ever seen, cemeteries are not usually a place I tend to wander ... Read More »
5 “Cool” Things to do in Rome in Summer
July 15, 2013
Summer is in full swing and like every year, there is a plethora of “cool” things to do in Rome after the sun sets. For visitors who agonize over how to squeeze in as many attractions as possible during their visit, here’s good news – some of the major attractions in Rome are also open ... Read More »