A list of my favorite movies set in Italy, with gorgeous Italian landscapes. I love Italy. It is so vibrant, sunny, bright and delicious. Unfortunately, I don’t go there as often as I want, but there is always a possibility to see it in movies. And directors definitely love Italy 🙂 I made a list of movies set in Italy, where the country is not just a background, but the […]
3 days in Rome itinerary covering all main landmarks If you have only 3 days in Rome, I have a perfect itinerary for you that covers all the main landmarks of the eternal city. I came up with this itinerary after visiting Rome 3 times, so it includes not only places to see and things to do, but restaurant recommendations as well. My last time in Rome I stayed in […]
Travel tips for Rome for first time visitors and not only. I had visited Rome twice before my December 2019 trip, but both times it had been for 3 days only. And I always went there unprepared, so I didn’t even know what places to visit, and I knew even less about practical things needed for an enjoyable trip. Below are my travel tips for Rome which include my observations […]
I went to Rome in December 2019. I opted for the second week of December, and I had some reasons to do so. First of all, I hoped it wouldn’t be crowded, as it is not the season yet, and there is still some time till Christmas. Secondly, hotels and flights were a lot cheaper. And, most importantly, I wanted to see how Christmas is celebrated in Europe: I had […]
My guide on how to save money in Rome Rome is outrageously expensive. Yes, I said it. I mean they charge for everything: in addition to entrance fees visitors have to pay for audioguides about 5-6 EUR and online bookings from 2 to 4 EUR. I am not joking: if you want to book an online ticket for Vatican Museums to avoid the queues, you will have to pay extra […]
My walking itinerary of what to see in 1 day in Rome When I first visited Rome many years ago, my finances were in a terrible state so I could not spend much time in the city and I could not afford going to many sites that required payment. Of course, the Colosseum and Roman Forum were a must, so I spared no expense here, but this situation made me […]
