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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Looking for a place to stay in Rome? I have a recommendation! I had a hard time looking for a place to stay in Rome. My problem is always my budget and, as I prefer to stay in the city center, I have to compromise: either opt for a hostel or get a cheap hotel with not-the-brightest reviews that offer Read More

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 Read More

When I first visited Rome several 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 come up Read More