Of course, you may have already heard about carbonara, amatriciana, fried artichokes and lasagna, and you might even have tasted them at least once. But other than the usual recipes, Roman cuisine offers a long list of recipes less known but always delicious. These dishes have a long history and every typical Roman trattoria has them on its menu as they are still widely … [Read more...] about More Than Just Pasta and Pizza: Guide to Traditional Roman Cuisine
The Flooding of the Colosseum: Guide To Colosseum Naval Battles
The Colosseum is famous for its arena and gladiator fights. But did you know the Romans also hosted massive mock ship battles in the Colosseum—on water? In this article, discover how the Romans were able to flood the Colosseum to host epic naval battles. Pro Tip: Did the Romans Really Flood the Colosseum for Naval Battles? If you've watched Gladiator … [Read more...] about The Flooding of the Colosseum: Guide To Colosseum Naval Battles
Guide To Direct Flights To Rome From the U.S.
Planning your trip to Rome, Italy? One of the first steps is to book your flights! To avoid long layovers or missing your connecting flight, we highly recommend booking a direct flight to Rome from the United States. In this guide, find out which U.S. cities offer direct flights, how long you'll be in transit, and roughly how much it will cost. Pro Tip: Planning … [Read more...] about Guide To Direct Flights To Rome From the U.S.
Do You Need a Passport to go to Vatican City?
The Vatican City is one of Italy’s most famous tourist attractions, visited by over 4 million people every year. You may not believe that it’s not even part of Italy at all. As the smallest independent state in the world, the Vatican City is home to the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and a world-renowned collection of art. You may be wondering, do you need a passport to … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Passport to go to Vatican City?
History of Italian Pasta
Who has never planned a trip to Italy without thinking about the delicious food you'll eat when you get there? Yes correct, nobody. Pasta has a strong role in Italian history; it has marked generations and evolved with the country over the centuries. It still remains the bond that every Italian keeps with their roots and no matter where an Italian will be, they will always … [Read more...] about History of Italian Pasta