Choirs, Gospels, Ballets and all the Best Shows of your Christmas Holidays in Rome!
Concerts, dance shows, circus performances. Christmas time in Rome has a rich program of events that liven up your winter holidays. Despite the never-ending economic crisis Rome still has the energy and the enthusiasm to produce, invest and create in culture and entertainment. The resources are very limited and budgets are thinning but Rome’s […]
Conquering Rome; The Study Abroad Experience
It has been four months that I have been a resident and student of Rome. Four months of a foreign country, four months of getting lost, four months of trying to fit together bits and pieces of a completely different language, four months of new experiences, new scenery, new lessons, new food and new friends, […]
Rome Celebrates Its Most Imperial Monument As The Trajan Column Turns 1900
Erected in the year 113 AD, the Column dedicated to the Dacian Wars (101-106 AD) won by Trajan marks the apex of the emperor’s rule. The most famous Roman freestanding column was supposed to tower above any other being. It was meant to reach the sky in order to honour the optimus princeps and his […]
Gnocchi Night in Rome: Supporting Local Farmers in a Delicious Way
As it gets colder and colder, nothing can quite compare to a hot and fresh homemade meal. And when the ingredients are grown locally, the taste is so much sweeter. This past weekend, I was able to attend a cooking class in the Trastevere area of Rome. For a few hours, cultures united to prepare […]
What’s Up in Rome in December (other than Christmas-related events). Our picks!
There are many good reasons to visit Rome in December even if you don’t particularly like Christmas. We have to be honest: it’s cold, the days are short, the traffic is heavier than usual and shopping is not very convenient nor pleasant this time of the year. But if you have your winter holidays in […]
Thanksgiving: Bringing a Taste of America to Rome
The last Thursday in the month of November is one of significance in American culture: it’s the day when we take a moment to stop and celebrate with the ones we love over a home cooked meal and give thanks for the blessings we have received throughout the course of the year. It is a […]
2013 Thanksgiving in Rome: A weekend of Food, Lunches, Dinners, Games and Celebrations!
Thanksgiving is not a holiday in Italy, and actually few Italian know what it is. But in Rome there are many occasions to celebrate this important feast for Americans since the resident US community is big, as well as the number of tourists from America. Let’s start with the high end events organized by […]
Reality Check – Rome Film Festival: Much More than Just Movies
This past week, Rome was host to the International Film Festival. Held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the festival was said to house the largest red carpet in the world. People of all ages joined together to celebrate and embrace the true beauty of theatre and art, gathering to commemorate and appreciate the majesty […]
2000 Years After His Death, Rome Celebrates Augustus, the City’s First and Utmost Emperor
AUGUSTUS CEASAR Adopted son and great-nephew of Julius Ceasar, Augustus was endowed with extraordinary charisma and political acumen. Succeeding where his adoptive father failed, he ended decades of bloody internecine strife, replacing the Roman Republic with the Empire. 2014 marks the 2000th anniversary of his death and Rome celebrates this event with an exceptional exhibition […]
Why is Pope Francis Always in White? It’s For Much More Than Just A Colour Preference….
The first time Jorge Bergoglio appeared as Pope Francis, on March 13, you might have noticed that something was missing: the typical red cape. It was no coincidence, no style whim, it was the start of a new deal…. COLOURS MATTER Colours do have a meaning for the Catholic Church, in particular when it comes to […]
120 B&Bs in Rome Barter Accommodation For Goods & Services on November 18-24
The day after the end of the International Film Festival, Rome (and the rest of Italy) will feature the Barter Week. Seven days of accommodations in exchange of goods and services! BARTER WEEK From November 18 to the 24th 84 B&Bs in Rome will host you for homemade jams or DVD collections, the provision of gardening […]
Fewer Premieres and Smaller Budget for the 2013 Rome Film Festival
Financial constraints and a new director on the horizon. The Rome International Film Festival doesn’t get off on the right foot. This year, however, it should be better than the last highly controversial edition. The 8th edition of this young festival, invented by a politician with a knack for cinema in a time when […]
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