Autore: Luisa Testa

  • Trains

    Trains

  • Metro, Buses & Trams

    Metro, Buses & Trams

    … The Metro The Roman metro (called Metropolitana by residents) goes around rather than through the historical city. It has only two lines, Metro A (red) and Metro B (blue), which intersect at Termini Central Station. While the Metro C (yellow) is for the most part still under construction, some stations are already functional. Trains run approximately every…

  • Airports & Transfers

    Airports & Transfers

    Rome has two public airports – Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. …Fiumicino Airport – This is Rome’s main airport and is is well-connected with the center during the day by train, bus or taxi.

  • About Rome

  • Rome on Foot & Scooter

    Rome on Foot & Scooter

    …Renting bikes or scooters Although many sights in Rome are within walking distance or accessible by public transportation, two wheels will give you the freedom to see exactly what interests you in less time. To really “do as the Romans do” you have to drive around on a Vespa. You’ll have no trouble finding rental places…

  • Map of Rome

    Vital Vocabulary I’ve added some vital vocabulary to help guide you through your search of sights: Citta del Vaticano (Vatican city)via (street)viale (avenue)piazza (square)ponte (bridge)clivo (hill)lungotevere (riverbank)autostrada (highway)

  • Wine Tour

    Wine Tour

    If you’ve read a little about me, you’ll know that I have a real interest in wine, from harvest to tasting and from red to white. I would have to say the reason I am so passionate about wines is due to my family background. I am responsible for my parents’  vineyard and it’s been…

  • A Real Italian Dinner

    A Real Italian Dinner

    Are you looking for an authentic encounter with Italian culture? We all know food and history are inseparable in Italy, which is why you’ve probably already been to an Italian restaurant, perhaps even in Italy. You might even think you now know a thing or two about Italian culture, and let me tell you: you’re well on…

  • Southern Italy: Pompei, Alberobello, Lecce and Salento

    Southern Italy: Pompei, Alberobello, Lecce and Salento

    The south of Italy holds many popular and hidden gems  that all deserve to be visited and experienced but we all know how difficult it is to carve out a decent chunk of time from our busy lives to relax and reconnect with ourselves. This is why I have put together a southern Italy itinerary which:…

  • The Best of Rome

    The Best of Rome

    “Do you want to see the best that Rome has to offer but are short on time? Are you not sure what’s worth seeing or even where to start on such a tight schedule?” What exactly is the best of Rome? For some it is taking photos at Salvi’s overly detailed Trevi Fountain we know from a…