Have you ever watched the “Stay Here” home renovation show on Netflix? There, famed British real estate expert Peter Lorimer insists that all properties on Airbnb or similar sites need to work on their “social media moment”. That means that they need to have a feature – a room, a garden or simply a view […]
Thanks to this high-end property that is meters away (210! we counted them!) from Trevi Fountain, From Home to Rome has strengthened its presence in an area of the city that is one of the most loved by foreign travelers. We already manage several apartments nearby, including two on Via degli Avignonesi and one on […]
by C. P.
These past few days we’ve seen a surge of fines (here, in Italian) to those tourists who are overwhelmed (as is everyone!) by the extra heat and think they can find solace by jumping or dipping their toes in the fountains of Rome. While that remains a misdemeanor in the city (and in other areas […]
by C. P.
The success of such global startups like Airbnb, VRBO or Booking is such that even those who are not the target audience of those giant websites know what they do, and know how to search their databases to search for cheaper accommodation once they have set their sights on leaving home for a well deserved […]
Monteverde, uphill from Trastevere and west of the city center of Rome, is unknown to most tourists. A well-kept secret among locals who pass through here for their outdoors activities in the huge Villa Pamphili park or have chosen the area for the number of great, authentic restaurants in the district, Monteverde has maintained its […]
by C. P.
Exactly one month after Saint Nicholas’ Day, or Santa Claus’ ancestor, the Befana is on January 6. Italian kids will look forward to her coming once they are finished with their Christmas presents. By the way, the Befana is going to bring some thing to the good and less-than-good ones as well. Nobody knows where […]
by adm
Whether you’re an “old school” kind of person and prefer the feeling of paper and pages rustling under your fingers, or you’re more practical and love to carry just a small amount of “entertainment weight” in your luggage, there is no denying that the holidays are a perfect time to do some catching up on […]
There is an endless supply of handbooks, guides and how-tos that you can read when you prepare to get to Rome. YouTube runneth over with tutorials, documentaries and – mostly – videobloggers dispensing advice. Even the occasional podcast helps you transition to that which for most of you is the first holiday abroad. Here’s the thing, […]
by C. P.
When you arrive in Rome, you’re often overwhelmed more than you’re tired: maybe there’s so much car traffic around you, maybe you don’t understand the language or you can’t recognize any landmarks from where you’re staying… To top it all up, your GPS may play up because the alleys around your accommodation are too narrow! […]
From Home to Rome has finally landed in Monti! Our newest managed apartment is actually a first for us, because it is located in the historic, fascinating Monti district, where we had no previous accommodations available. This area of Rome, around the corner from the Colosseum, Forum and within walking distance from such landmarks as […]
