Rome rethinks mobility amid health crisis : we go eco!

Every cloud has a silver lining : Rome rethinks mobility amid Covid crisis and finds new mobility solutions. After the scare and the high number of deaths, Rome is in the process of rethinking itself as a european capital. Covid-19 has brought issues to the table, that were long overdue. Rome was never big on road conditions and new mobility solutions. Its intricate

EcoArt Travel Blog – We spice things up with ‘People of Rome’

ECOART BLOG : INTRODUCTION EcoArt Travel  is an italian licensed tour operator, that since 2010 offers tours of the Vatican City, Rome and its surroundings. We take pride of our amazing team of work, a fantastic mixture between born and bread romans and international travellers. EcoArt is sensitive to environmental issues, through our tours we make an effort to make

The She-wolf and the Sphynx : why are there so many obelisks in Rome?

Why are there so many obelisks in Rome? An egyptian visiting Rome would probably wonder why Egypt had such a large amount of influence on the Eternal City. Apart from Ancient Greece , no other culture had such an impact on the Roman Empire. Egyptian architectural styles, religious cults and economical systems shaped the Roman Empire into the main classical institutions

Our favourite museums in Rome you can visit from your couch

Visiting Museums under quarantine Life under quarantine can be tough. People working from home can find a huge outlet to kill time, while others cultivate their hobbies : cooking, learning a new language, have some quality family time and such. Everyone's around the world obviously had their springtime travel plan on hold. Art galleries and museums closed worldwide

Music in Rome

If you are planning a trip in Rome for the upcoming summer and perhaps you have already booked some cultural tours, you know what to do during the day. Then the question will be...what should I spend my nights there? So, obviously there is one way to fill your time: having an aperitivo ( popular way to have booze with friends) or go to dinner.  Apart from this you

Rome, baby friendly city!

What to do with children in Rome? Many parents ask theirselves this question as soon as they land in the Eternal City. Apparently Rome doesn't seem to offer so much for little ones! Busy streets, plenty of museums, churches, dozens of Archeological sites could be not suitable for childhood fun.  Nevertheless is kind of wrong because Rome hides a different world: a

Everybody’s on sharing… Mobility!

Since I moved to Rome my habits in terms of mobility have changed a lot. I come from Salerno, certainly  not a big city, and I used to run around from the age of 14 on my beloved motorbike, then I got my first car! As a result I had no need to use public transportation or neither walking for long distances! THE SHARING MOBILITY BOOM I have been living in the chaotic

TAKE A LOOK ON MY GIRAFFE SIDE!

Hi Folks! My name is Roberta, a southern blondie giraffe based in Rome. HOW I COULD START??? I have been working in Tourism for a while, I am a traveler and when my boss asked me to write on this blog I had no idea, I was quite scared, asking myself oh my gosh would I be capable of doing this? How I could be engaging ? Nowadays bloggers have became professionals

How to Visit the Vatican for Free

Vatican sights - what is FREE and what is charged for? The Vatican City, the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica are the major star attractions for first time visitors. We don’t want to miss out on them and they are certainly worth the cost. However, did you know that these must-sees are sometimes accessible for free? Visiting St Peter's

The Most Common Rome Travel Advice you Should NOT Take

It all starts after you book that flight. You start telling your family and friends -- I'm going to Rome! It's my first time! I'm so excited! The tips start pouring in. Go here. Do that. Don't do that. See this. Eat that. Rome is one of those places where you are sure to know people who have been there, done that. Suddenly everyone is an expert. As local romans,

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