Revealing the Weather in Rome
Rome has a warm, dry climate with well-defined seasons. Winters are mild, and what Romans call "bitter cold" is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, which rarely happens during the day. In summer, the weather [more…]
Rome's Best Attractions
People visit Rome for all sorts of reasons. Art lovers flock to its great museums, the faithful make pilgrimages to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican, and others come to soak up Italy's culture and [more…]
Getting Around Rome
Rome's historic hills are no myth: They are real — and sometimes even steep. The one myth is that there are only seven of them. Rome may look flat on a map, but it's very hilly. You'll soon understand [more…]
Rome's Best Hotels and Restaurants
It used to be said that there wasn't a really good restaurant in Rome, but things have changed, and the Italian capital now counts among its many treasures some of the best restaurants in the country. [more…]
Venice’s Euro-Friendly Vaparetto System
Waterbuses in Venice, Italy's vaporetti operation, are more crowded than a more-expensive personal water taxi, but you still have a good vantage point of the city’s network of canals, plus some [more…]
Florence’s Budget-Wise Buses and Electric Minibuses
When you’re trying to get from the Santa Maria Novella train station to Santa Croce cathedral in Florence, Italy, the bus and minibus network is cheaper than taking a taxi — and you'll get to see some [more…]
Italy For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Public transportation is an inexpensive way to immerse yourself in a city’s day-to-day flow. Florence’s bus and minibus network gets you across town with more money in your pocket than taking a taxi. In [more…]
