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Don’t Stress About a Long Layover in Rome. Go Here.

Forget the business lounge! This is the most relaxing way to cap off a stay in Rome.

Where to Stay in Rome: Hotels Near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona

In the heart of Rome's historic center, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona area abounds with hotels and bed and breakfast accommodations. Here are a few ...

The Many Joys of Running in Rome

Rome is not only the best city for running in Italy. It's quite possibly the best running city in the world. Here's why.

Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History

From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.

‘Reno Italiano’ Is the Only Italian Home Renovation Show You Will Ever Need

"Reno Italiano" is a new home renovation show on HGTV starring Rome-based interior designer Arlene Gibbs. Trust me, you're going to love it!

Lazio Travel Guide

Lazio is Rome's region. But despite being home to Italy's capital and largest city, Lazio has a reputation for being rather bucolic. Lazio is ...

Day Trip from Rome: The Monster-Filled Gardens of Bomarzo

Bomarzo's Parco dei Mostri is a park filled with fantastical sculptures of animals, monsters, and other beasts. It's an ideal day trip from Rome.

Living in Rome: Delighting in the Details [Video]

People often ask me what it's like living in Rome. And it's hard to give an answer that pleases everyone. There is the breathtaking beauty (the ...

If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited

I've always meant to visit the Museo di Roma. But in a city like Rome, where so many more sites and monuments are vying for attention, it was easy ...

House Museums of Rome: Art-Filled Oases Minus the Crowds

The house museums and palace galleries of Rome are among the city's best-kept secrets.

Snow in Rome – Roma Sotto La Neve [Photos]

I'm not much of a winter person. That's one reason I like Rome so much. It rarely snows here. The last time was in 2012 - six years ago. Despite ...

Mercato Nomentano, Rome

Snapshot of a Saturday morning shopping at the Mercato Nomentano, one of the few remaining traditional, covered markets in Rome.

Rome’s Newest Rooftop View

Rooftop views from Rome’s Rinascente

Ancient Ruins, Virtual Reality: Archaeological Sites Embrace VR For Enhanced Experiences

The Domus Aurea, also known as Nero's Golden Palace, is the latest attraction to offer visitors the chance to wear virtual reality headsets ...

Five Lessons Learned While Living and Traveling in Italy

Reflection is part of the prescription for moving from one year into the next. So while I wanted to write a year-end round-up a month ago, I realized ...

Amatrice As It Was Before

There won't be a next time. Amatrice has been on my "next time" list for the past two years. We have talked about visiting the town for a Sunday ...

Amatrice and the Earthquake in Central Italy

During the wee hours of the morning, an earthquake with a 6.2 magnitude struck central Italy. Italian news reports say the epicenter was near Rieti, ...

Church of Purgatorio in Terracina

Italy's bigger cities, especially Rome, have plenty of churches to please those with morbid fascinations for skulls, skeletons, and saintly relics. ...

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