rome city guide

Within striking distance of Rome, an astonishing number of gorgeous destinations can be found. Here, we come up with three day trip suggestions: the wine town of Frascati, the beachside ruins of Ostia Antica, and pretty Lago di Bracciano.

Rome-based EuroCheapo Correspondent Annie self-administers the EuroCheapo Q & A here, discussing her favorite hotels, what she loves about working in Rome, her favorite local fried foods, and why the aperitivo is Rome's little secret.

The Rome hotel scene is a bit of a conundrum. Here, EuroCheapo editors explain the ins and outs of hotel room pricing, when you'll pay more for your room, how pensions in Rome are organized spatially, and much, much more.

We know the internet can still be a bit of a beast. Especially when you're trying to read Italian and plan for a trip. We've made it easy. Check out this list of Rome Links we love.

Let us introduce you to Calabria, one of our favorite regions in Italy. The southernmost region on the Italian peninsula, Calabria is amazingly affordable and charmingly rustic. We reveal some basics about Calabria here.

Get all smart and stuff with a little advance Rome reading. We've selected five books for you here, by storied authors like Christopher Hibbert, H.V. Morton, Susan Cahill, Bruno Munari, and a fellow named Pier Paolo Pasolini.