Tag Archives: Travel tips

A quick glimpse of Rome, Italy

Sure, Rome wasn’t built in a day, but you can no doubt make a day, or days, out of it. The Eternal City remains unrivaled when it comes to the sheer aesthetic supremacy of its antique structures and its impressive, widely-venerated history. It doesn’t come as a surprise that Rome claimed the #2 spot on ... Read More »

When it rains in Rome…

When it rains in Rome…

There are two things that are you will undoubtedly see in Rome.  First one is traffic. Traffic in Rome is bad in general but when it rains, it’s a real nightmare.  This morning it was raining and even with the police helping to ease traffic, everything was blocked. Together with traffic you will also hear ... Read More »

On a bus in Rome…

On a bus in Rome…

This evening while I was going to my yoga lesson near Piazza Navona, there was an American family on the bus who and the father asked me if they were on the right bus to Piazza Cavour.  I told him he just needs to stay on the bus until the final stop. He then continued ... Read More »

Spring is here in Rome…

Spring is here in Rome…

and so are the crowds!  If you are planning to be in Rome in the next couple of months, be prepared for the crowds.  When I was on the bus this morning to Piazza Venezia, I was surprised to see Via Fori Imperiali was completely packed.  There were many tour groups and I really don’t ... Read More »

Business Hours in Rome

Business Hours in Rome

When I was in Rome on vacation, I loved the fact that shops and businesses closed during lunch. It was my excuse to take a nap after lunch and then head out again at 4pm. Read More »

When is the best time to visit Rome?

When is the best time to visit Rome?

I was just asked this questions a few weeks back but it's a common question I always get. My answer is always the same "visit Rome in Spring between April and June, and in Autumn from end-September until late October." Read More »

Tips when visiting Rome

Here are some tips when you are in Rome. These are tips I had given my sister when she was here on vacation. Rome is definitely a beautiful place to visit and I hope these tips will enable you to fully enjoy the beauty that the Eternal City has to offer. Read More »