The Trevi Fountain is a staple of any visit to Rome, but what has until now been free to approach will soon cost money for ...

We made a crucial mistake at the Colosseum in Rome – not once but twice. And although we have reasonable explanations both ...

The challenge when visiting Rome is deciding what to skip: there are so many churches, archaeological sites, piazzas and ...

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. We just got back from a fantastic 3-week trip to the French and ...

Planning a trip to Italy this year? You’re likely going to have to consider your plans a bit more than in previous years, as this one’s special: it’s the Jubilee Year, a Roman Catholic religious event ...

Rome is gearing up for the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, an event that will be broadcast globally and has attracted a stream of mourners to the Italian capital city. The passing of Pope ...

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26 at 10 a.m.. Given his relatively liberal policies and ...

The author revisits Italy after 30 years and observes significant technological and cultural shifts. Widespread cell phone use, digital menus, and the euro have replaced older technologies and ...