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Festive Afternoon Tea at Hotel Eden

Till January 6, 2019, Rome's Hotel Eden will serve English afternoon tea with an Italian touch in its La Libreria room. A selection of teas & traditional English food with an Italian twist awaits you.

Sponsor a Refugee

The JNRC is the only drop-in center in Rome that feeds, clothes, teaches, and gives legal guidance to about 200 refugees and asylum seekers every day. ​Give a truly meaningful gift this holiday season.

The Secret Gardens of the Vatican

Discover the secret backyard of a Swiss Guard through "Jo’s Backyard Tour" - an intimate 2-hour tour for maximum 10 people to experience the beauty of the Catholic Church from behind the Vatican walls.

The Roman Nightmare

I’m not talking about the obvious Lungotevere jams and the dreaded Roman rush hour. The worst part of driving in Rome - my friend - is the parking spot.

Getting Sick in Rome: what should you do?

Getting sick in a foreign country can be frustrating. Here's information on Medical Care in Rome and how to find English-speaking doctors in Rome.

Top Non-Touristy Things to do in Rome

Take a look at our list of top non touristy things to do in Rome to get away from the crowds and experience the Eternal City the way locals do.

La Rinascente

La Rinascente, Rome's luxury department store, has now opened in the Eternal City's historic center, footsteps away from the Trevi Fountain.

10 must-have Roman words and phrases for your trip to the Eternal City

Next time you are in Rome, try something else: speak some Roman dialect! Here are the 10 words and phrases to survive your stay in Rome!

Beat The Heat in Rome

How to beat the heat this summer in Rome. Things to do in Rome in August.

Meet The Artisans in Rome

Rome’s center remains a cradle of creativity in which artisanal techniques of the past are preserved. We round up our top six.
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