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Being a yoga-lover and moving to Rome, I was bound to go looking for a yoga class at some stage. There are a few places to find Yoga in Rome, from sessions held outdoors in the parks, inside the gyms and at studios dotted around the city. Now in my third year, I finally have a studio that I know I can turn to whenever I need an all-round juicy yoga...
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Monti is one of Rome's hippest neighbourhoods, centrally located between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. It's a charming area to explore, filled with local designer and vintage shops, places to eat and drink, and lots more. Being a foodie-traveller, I've spent quite a bit of time eating my way around Rome. Here are some of my favourite spots for you to try next time you're in Rome. Enjoy! As you will see, I...
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If you're coming to Rome in warmer months and love the beach, consider doing a Day Trip to Sperlonga Beach. It's a little further than some other beaches, but it's well worth the trek. Sperlonga is a blue flag beach and the water is clear and beautiful. It's a lovely beach lover's day trip, out of the bustle of Rome. Where is Sperlonga? Sperlonga is a pretty seaside town south of Rome....
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Coffee in Rome is definitely a thing. Coffee is of the lifeblood running through this beautiful boot of a country. Or is that too dramatic? I think not, says the coffee addict! When you visit Rome be sure to get your coffee fix. Try lots of different cafes. Have it sitting down at a cafe, and standing up at a bar like most locals do. Celebrate the coffee when in...
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If you're coming to Rome for the first time, this post if just for you. Below you'll find some useful Rome Travel Tips to make your first visit that much more magical. Don't make the same mistakes other travellers make, and instead navigate the city like a pro. Below are the post sections, in case you want to jump straight to a specific tip: 1. Don't try to see it all on...
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Trastevere is a pretty neighbourhood, that is bustling day and night. It's no wonder it's become so popular! There are lots of places to eat in this hood, from sit-down restaurants to street food takeaways, and everything in between. One of my favourite ways to spend an afternoon in this hood is to food-hop. I pick 4 or 5 spots and hop from place to place, enjoying the different foods and...
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If you're coming to Rome I'm sure the Vatican and Colosseum are both on your list. But there is so much to do while you're here. Here are 10 more Things to do in Rome other than the main sites. Enjoy! Below is the list of things, in case you want to jump straight to something specific :) 1) Enjoy a Panoramic Sunset. 2) Eat lots of Italy's Street Food. 3) Do a Yoga Class...
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One of my new favourite things to do, when I'm up for it, is stroll through the centre of Rome at the crack of dawn. The city is clean and fresh and quiet. It's also a totally different experience seeing the main sites. You get to actually SEE them in all their glory, without the masses of people covering them. Central Rome sightseeing at its best! This last stroll started at...
Read moreWe've been busy little bees, navigating this new city. From the bigger things like finding a home and work, to the myriad of other smaller things. Pushing ourselves to the max, we've been all go go go! Sure, there's still lots to do, but as I've said before, a balanced life is a productive life. Before we burn out completely, we need some funtime! How hard have you been working lately? If you look at your...
Read more~~ Ciao ~~ Road tripping is one of the best things to do. Whether it's for two days or ten, it's so good to get up, get out, and go exploring. It doesn't matter if your destination is simply a couple hours away, it pulls you out of your normal life, and ignites your carefree spirit, where the journey to your destination is that much more part of the trip. When last...
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