Do I need to tip in Rome?
How can restaurants in Italy justify charging several euro for a small basket of bread? Find the secret here.
Avoid common problems with Rome’s public transport
Rome’s public transportation system is comprehensive and usually pretty convenient. There are, though, a few things you should be aware of when getting around the city. Here we tell you how to avoid some of the problems.
How not to get pickpocketed in Rome
What to look out for, and seven tips on how to avoid being a victim.
12 reasons you shouldn’t rent a car in Rome
We explain why renting a car in Rome will not enhance your vacation – and why a rental car could become an expensive liability.
Where’s the bathroom?
Tragically, there are very few public toilets in Rome (hence the horrible odor you’ll encounter near alleyways and on the beautiful but isolated banks of the Tiber at Lungotevere). And many of the ones that are available are very nasty indeed. A few Metro and...