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We could wax lyrical all day about Rome – all the places to visit and the glorious cuisine.
But there’s one feature we can’t forget to tell you about – the shopping!
Although Rome has a reputation of specialising...
Rome is one of the world’s best places to experience culture at every level, from ancient sculpture to street art.
And it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the theatre either.
Musicals, modern dance, comedy...
Rome comes alive at night and becomes one of the world’s most lively capitals.
From aperitivo hour to an all-night drinking session with friends, there’s something to suit everyone’s style.
Here are a few of our favo...
If the imposing Aurelian walls could speak, they would tell tales of heroes and villains, power and betrayal, invading enemies, sacred rituals and the cut-and-thrust of trade and politics. But the looming blocks of tufa...
The summertime is when Rome really comes alive and showcases everything it has to offer.
From open-air concerts to simple strolls, time spent in the city’s squares will certainly make your summer a memorable one.
And f...
If you’ve been studying Italian, you’re probably eager to try out your new linguistic skills on the locals.
But on coming to Rome, you might hear some unexpected versions of what you’ve learned in class – and some ne...
As one of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing cities, Rome consistently attracts millions of tourists every year.
But with such a large number of visitors to the city each month, there are always some business own...
Life as an expat: the highs and lows of living in Rome.
With all the history, culture, splendour and fabulous food, it’s easy for foreigners to get swept away by Rome’s particular brand of Italian charm.
But moving h...
Rome: a tale of two cities? In many major cities across the globe, there often exists a north-south divide which is not simply geographical.
While it is most commonly displayed as playful banter, such divisions are ofte...
Did you come to Rome hoping to meet an Italian stallion who would whisk you off your feet with candlelit dinners and whispers of sweet nothings in your ear?
Then lucky you – you’re in the right place. But a word of cau...
Villa Ada is the second largest park in the city of Rome following closely behind the Villa Doria Pamphilj. Often referred to as a green lung of Rome due to its large scale and shape, the vast and hilly grasslands were o...
Rome’s district of Trastevere is perhaps the most lively and vibrant sector of the city in terms of nightlife. Sitting on the right bank of the Tiber river and just South of the Vatican City, Trastevere has always been c...
With the spring semester in full force, finding new places to study could be a good way to boost work ethic. Taking a break from the library or the house and discovering a new environment might seem intimidating if you d...
How a trip to the local park turned into a nightmare for a foreign mom in Rome - scorned by tourists, tested to the limits by her baby daughter and let down by her loving dog.
The ex-navy commander who lives upstairs t...
Rome, the Eternal City, Italy’s capital and one of the top destinations for tourism in Europe clearly doesn’t need much introduction as an interesting and beautiful place to visit.
But what many don’t know is that some...
Motorino etiquette.
By Caitlin Frost.
If you've been warned by your mother never to get on the back of any man's motorbike, your first time breaking this rule you are thinking about safety. Which means absolutely no sh...
Liz Knight from Rome...If You Want To highlights the top ten places in Rome to kiss your lover this Valentine's Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends all over the world! Last year, I wrote about the very Ital...
I’ve been jotting these off on Twitter lately, and thought I’d collect them all together just for fun. A bit of my hard-earned Italian and Roman wisdom on display for you. If you have things you’ve lear...
Baby lambs. 450 sheep left Nuoro on the island of Sardinia on 18 November; there were several more when they arrived in L
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