Rome was not built in a day, but you can see a lot of it in just one or two. Every traveler wishes for more vacation time, but if a quick two-day weekend is all you have, make the best of it! In just two days, you can hit the Italian streets and soak up enough culture to converse with your friends about it when you get back home. On your first day in the ancient city, hit a popular tourist destination. First and foremost, you must see the Colosseum. Walk around the different levels to see where people sat during …More

Italy is the birthplace of modern art, and with household names such as Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo— one cannot visit this glorious country without exploring some of its art history. While Florence is the “go to” place for art lovers, Rome doesn’t fall far behind. The city itself is a work of art, with its Roman ruins, Renaissance churches and Baroque piazzas round each corner you turn. You’re more likely to find a Bernini original in a square or a church in Rome, than you are …More

Travelers on a budget in Rome despair not! While the Italian capital is as famous for its high prices as it is for its monuments, by following these money saving tips you can experience the wonders of the Eternal City and still return home with your bank account intact. Timing is everything and by simply avoiding the high season of roughly April through September and December through New Year’s Eve when prices are at their pinnacle you can cut your expenses in half. Plan your vacation in January, February, …More

Traveling with kids anywhere can be tricky. As parents, you are the ones keeping an eye on them, holding on to their stuff, and cleaning up after them. It is one thing having to do this where you live, but being in a foreign country can bring this stress to an entirely new level. But fear not, while you are traveling the city of the seven hills, there are plenty of places to go and experience a new culture that you and your children will enjoy. Trastevere Located across the Tiber river, its name literally …More

Rome is known to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. But to make sure you and your significant other have a great time and keep the romance factor high, it is important to make sure you visit the right spots. Gianicolo The best view from Rome is from the hill of Gianicolo. From there you can look over the entire city, see the Pantheon and the Vittorio Emanuele in Piazza Venezia. You will also find the amphitheatre Quercia del Tasso where you can get a similar view on the benches, along with some …More

Since antiquity the Italian capital has attracted the noble and the powerful who set up house in the city’s sumptuous palaces and decorated them with the most treasured cultural objects in existence.  Now, many of these former homes are museums preserved as they were at the height of their grandeur and visiting them is one of the many distinct pleasures that you can only find in Rome. Stepping into the Doria Pamphilj Gallery provides the opportunity to view one of the world’s finest art …More

If you are going to go to Rome, chances are you will be there for more than a week, which can make it difficult for Jews who like to observe this Sabbath. While there are plenty of synagogues to go to around the city, it’s also important to know where you can get a kosher meal.   Kosher Bed and Breakfast The Home in Rome While looking for a place to stay, one that serves kosher food can make it a lot easier to get what you need on Friday night and Saturday morning. The kosher bed and breakfast is …More

Rome is a paradise for sightseers, lined end to end with arresting art and architecture that illuminates the arc of Western history. After touring the top attractions like the Forum and the Colosseum, take time to embark on a journey of the Eternal City’s more discreet treasures to discover fabulous cultural masterpieces tucked away in off-the-beaten-path churches, palaces and piazzas all the while avoiding the crushing crowds that throng the more celebrated tourist magnets. The exquisite religious …More

Traveling is always fun, but when you’re sticking to a kosher diet it is always smart to think ahead. There is no need to worry; Rome has a variety of hotels and restaurants that will allow you to eat anything your heart desires. Chagat at 66th Known for its famous takeaway food, this kosher restaurant is also the perfect place to go if you are traveling on the cheap. Chagat at 66th has all the usual specialties of schawarma and falafel, but you can also get hamburgers, hot dogs, and schnitzel as well. But …More

As with any major city there are lots of things to do, but Rome, Italy in particular has some of the worlds most beautiful art and best food. But with so many choices and so little time it’s important to hit the right spots. Or, in other words, do what the Roman’s do. Acchiappafantasmi (Ghostbusters) You can’t go to the country that created pizza and not go to one of the best places to get some. As any Roman will tell you, their pizza is the best, and many of them will recommend …More

For lovers of food, Rome is an unrivaled destination. The Eternal City has perfected the art of fine dining over centuries and its greatest restaurants celebrate the freshness and flavors that are the hallmarks of Italian cuisine in settings of incomparable ambiance. The following restaurants are among the city’s greatest with prices that reflect the outstanding quality of the food, refinement of service and opulence of decor. Reservations well in advance are highly recommended. In a city of exceptional …More

The Beehive—for vegetarians, and people who like vegetarians or for people who like cheap, clean places. The Beehive is run by an American couple that brought a little bit of kooky L.A. to a little corner of Rome. They have a vegetarian cafe and the hostel advertises itself as being part of a grassroots, ecological-awareness endeavor. It's incredibly cheap, impeccably clean and the crowd is young, hip and earthy. They also have hotel rooms and self-catered apartments that are perfect for budget travellers …More