Santo Stefano Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do
Neighborhood Overview and History Santo Stefano is a neighborhood where Bologna’s historic character really shines. It’s among the oldest parts of the city, with a long history shaped by centuries of religious and civic life that have left their mark on the streets the Bolognese people still walk today. You’ll...
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6 Tips for Exploring Rome in Summer… and Staying Cool
Rome reaches its highest temperatures in July and August, but with a little planning, generous amounts of sunscreen and a bit of creativity, it’s easy to explore the city and stay cool all at once. Check out a few of our tips on how to beat the heat this summer...
Rome’s hot summers sometimes make only one thought possible: I need to cool off in some water! And if you don’t want to make the trip to the beach, then you might want to try a dive into one of Rome’s outdoor swimming pools. The pools are scattered around the...
Where to Eat and Food Shop near the Colosseum
The small neighbourhood behind the Colosseum is called Celio. And to tourists who pass through on the main street of Via San Giovanni in Laterano—which stretches between the Colosseum and the church of San Giovanni—it might not seem like much of a neighbourhood at all. But on the other, less...
A marble stone’s throw away from the Colosseum, the neighbourhood of Monti used to be overlooked by tourists. But it is now known as a funky, hipster area of the city with new bars, shops and restaurants springing up seemingly weekly. Normally, a reputation like this would scare me and...
If planning your trip to Rome has got you thinking, “There’s just so much to see! How will I see everything?” Then the answer might be: Take a walking tour! Walking is hands-down the best way to see the Eternal City because its charm evaporates up from the cobbled streets....
Where to Eat and Food Shop in Garbatella
Very much outside the Roman city walls, Garbatella is a residential Roman neighbourhood with a difference. Walk past the high-rise apartment blocks away from the Metro station and lose yourself in its winding streets. Nowhere else in Rome, does it look like this. Built in the 1920s, Garbatella was designed...
What to Eat with Wine in May: Fava Beans with Pecorino
This post was written by Marco Lori, our resident wine expert. The most famous gastro tradition of Italy in May (and the current spring season) is the fava bean, or broad bean in the UK and Australia. No May meal would be complete without a final course of fresh fava beans...
Top 10 Favourite Things To Do in Rome
This post was written by our intern Haley Lim. 1. Attend a Papal Audience This was one of my absolute favourite experiences while in Rome. At the Papal Audience, the Pope closely interacts with the crowd and later speaks to them. Tickets are free – you can find more information...
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