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,

Easter Time in Italy

Can’t wait to eat Easter chocolate eggs? Try also our EcoArt exclusive Menu for Easter! Easter is coming! Easter is a Christian festival which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.According to the New Testament, Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday, and came back to life three days later. It is a very special festivity for Christians and especially

Segway as a green and environmentally-friendly vehicle

Did you know that Segway is considered as a green vehicle? It means that produces less harmful impacts to the environment than comparable conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Benefits Segway Tours have many benefits, including environmental, health and informative. Environmental benefits regard the fact that Segway, as zero-emission machinery, contributes

Tip of the Week: The Italian Elections are coming!

  Did you know that on the 4th of March, Italy will be helding general elections? Italians are asked to vote after 5 years of several technical governments, in a climate of absolute uncertainty not only from the political point of view, considering the new undefinable electoral law, but also from the point of the massive popular discontent. Indeed, Italy has one

Discovering Rome: Via Giulia

In the Trastevere disctict, there is one of the most renowned and loved street of Rome: Via Giulia. Via Giulia, or strada magistralis, is considered one of the main Roman roads. Running in the very core of the historical center of Rome, it is the most autenthic example of urban Renaissance. The street owes its name to the Pope Julius II, who planned this area with

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Italy

All around the world, New Year's Eve Celebrations are a huge event. Following the Gregorian Calendar, the new year starts the 1st January. Every country has its own traditions; in Italy we have several, too. We consider this day as a new beginning, leaving behind the past. To be honest,  follow all the traditions connected to New Year's celebrations could be stressful.

Discovering Christmas Sweets in Italy

With Christmas almost here, it has arrived the moment to honor our culinary culture. In fact, after the decorating moment the second step concerns the food, which plays an important role - most particularly, the sweets. From the North to the South, all the Italians sweets are delicious, but when it's Christmas… My friend, Christmas sweets are on a whole new level! Let’s

Becoming a member of Young Skal Rome

Sundhet. Karlek. Alder. Lycka. This is what Skal means. Health, friendship, long life, happiness. We had the honor of being welcomed in this important association as members of the Young Skal: such an exciting opportunity! What are Skal and Young Skal Skal is an International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals. The first Skal Club was founded in

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells… It’s Christmas in Italy!

Yes, it is that time of the year! Lights, trees, music, sweets, gifts, shopping like pros… While all the children are filling up their gift lists, all the parents are getting crazy to organize everything. Christmas in Italy is pretty serious! THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING The tradition marks the beginning of Christmas Holidays on Dec 8th, with the day of “Immacolata”

HAPPY HOUR! IT’S TIME FOR AN ITALIAN APERITIVO

You have to know that for all the Italians, APERITIVO is a MUST. "Aperitivo" is not only a simple sit and drink, it's actually much more:  it means that you are going to have a great moment! Italian aperitivo is like a tradition, it is the best part of the day for most of us. We don’t say: ‘’Let’s go out today?'' We say ''Let’s go for an aperitivo!’’. According