admin on December 2nd, 2009

It’s that time of year again… and there is SO MUCH to do in Rome during the Holiday Season. From markets to exhibitions to concerts – the list seems endless. The Christmas season in Italy is traditionally celebrated December 24-January 6, or Christmas Eve through Epiphany. This follows the pagan season of celebrations that started with [...]

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admin on August 30th, 2009

If you’re looking for a book to read or that “just right” guidebook you will find plenty of bookstores in Rome that only sell English language books. Many of the Italian bookstores also have a smaller English section. Do know that English books ARE expensive here in Rome. At these stores, you can also buy [...]

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admin on July 29th, 2009

When it’s hot in Rome, no better place to go than to a pool. Except this pool YOU can’t swim in! This year the FINA World Aquatics Championships are being held in Rome… Until August 2nd, you have a great opportunity to go see some incredible athletes, including Michael Phelps and the local favorite, Federica [...]

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admin on July 21st, 2009

To escape the hot summer of Rome we often head up SS2 Cassia to Lake Bracciano. Driving to the lake you head northwest of Rome, leaving behind the noisy traffic, graffiti, and the crowds. As you head out on the Cassia (or take the train), you’re heading into the country. When you turn off SP493 [...]

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admin on July 7th, 2009

 
The summer festival in Rome, now in its 32nd year, is called Estate Romana, or Roman Summer. It is not a singular festival but rather a “grouping” of multiple festivals with some running well into September. These festival events bring Romans, and tourists, into the parks, the streets, the piazzas, the ancient ruins, and even [...]

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admin on May 2nd, 2009

 
“Bond, James Bond.” That’s the image you get of the incredible Italian Casinos. You’re just waiting for 007 to walk through the doors. Although there are very few Casinos in Italy, no other country has done more for the development of gambling than Italy. In ancient times, the Italians adopted the fortunetelling cards of the [...]

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admin on April 27th, 2009

 One of the few discounts available to non-EU travelers in Rome is the Roma Pass. The Pass, currently priced at €25 (effective February 1, 2010) , has multiple benefits. First, it serves as a 3-day transportation ticket, good at all local metro, bus, and tram connections…  and second, it acts as a museum or “site” card that gives you [...]

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admin on March 5th, 2009

 
Taking a break from the travel information, here’s a post on some of the technology challenges of “Living in Rome.”
 
When my wife Jeff (yes, that’s her name – No, it’s not short for anything) first came to Italy she took our Nintendo Wii with her – a great sacrifice on my part! Unfortunately, we found [...]

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