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Living in Rome definitely has its challenges and especially so this week! First the Occupy Rome protest which turned violent last Saturday and today, the rain that brought the city to a halt. Protests, Strikes and More Rome has more than its share of protests and strikes but rarely are there riots or weather conditions ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Weather
No letup in Italy’s heat wave
August 25, 2011
This heat wave has been very tough with temperatures well above average in many cities including Rome. It’s expected to last until the end of the week. I sincerely hope so because it’s impossible to be outdoors. [Read more…] Read More »
Spring fashion in Rome
April 28, 2010
I had fun observing how people dress a few days ago here in Rome because as much as we love Spring, it’s hard to figure out what’s the best way to dress. The first year I was here, my sister-in-law once mentioned that in Spring you see all types of clothes but I didn’t get ... Read More »
When it rains in Rome…
April 24, 2010
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 »
Rome weather
March 29, 2010
One of the positive things about living in Rome is the sunny, Mediterranean climate which it enjoys. I have to admit that Rome does get year-round sunshine even in winter. When there's the sun, winter is less gloomy and except for this year, winters have been bearable. Read More »
When is the best time to visit Rome?
March 29, 2010
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 »
It also snows in Rome, Italy
March 29, 2010
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 »