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Easter celebrations here in Rome started a month ago with supermarkets selling a wide variety of chocolate Easter eggs and a typical Italian cake called colomba. Although Easter is a religious festival, the commercialization of Easter in Italy has resulted in many children associating Easter with chocolate eggs. However, the religious celebrations in Rome kicked ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Rome
Waiting for the Bus in Rome
March 29, 2010
When in Rome, don't expect the bus to follow a regular timetable. On the ATAC (the company in charge of public transportation in Rome) website, it gives you an indication of how often a bus passes. Please take this as a very rough guide! Read More »
Rome weather
March 29, 2010
One of the positive things about living in Rome is the sunny, Mediterranean climate which it enjoys. I have to admit that Rome does get year-round sunshine even in winter. When there's the sun, winter is less gloomy and except for this year, winters have been bearable. Read More »
Business Hours in Rome
March 29, 2010
When I was in Rome on vacation, I loved the fact that shops and businesses closed during lunch. It was my excuse to take a nap after lunch and then head out again at 4pm. Read More »
When is the best time to visit Rome?
March 29, 2010
I was just asked this questions a few weeks back but it's a common question I always get. My answer is always the same "visit Rome in Spring between April and June, and in Autumn from end-September until late October." Read More »
Tips when visiting Rome
March 28, 2010
Here are some tips when you are in Rome. These are tips I had given my sister when she was here on vacation. Rome is definitely a beautiful place to visit and I hope these tips will enable you to fully enjoy the beauty that the Eternal City has to offer. Read More »