The Simple (But FUN) Stuff in Rome

There are actually a lot of activities that you could enjoy doing in Rome. It's not just about the tourist attractions or the museums or what history could bring out of Rome that might interest tourists. There are actually a lot of recreational activities that tourists and natives could enjoy around Rome.

Here are some of the recreational activities you can enjoy on your upcoming (or next) visit to Rome:

Golf

The weather in Rome is best for golfing. It's sunny but it's not too warm. It is also breezy or cool enough to compliment the sunny weather. There are many golf clubs around Rome that you can visit and enjoy a game of golf. There are really huge ones in some hotels (or near them).

If you're a traveler, you don't need to worry about equipment. Golf clubs have equipment for rent and even inclusive on the rent you pay. You can easily enjoy some leisure time on your trip.

Bike Tours
Remember when we said that Rome is best appreciated by foot? If you don't... well, let us refresh your minds.

Rome is best traveled and seen by foot. Whether you walk or bike around, you would appreciate the place and the scenery more. There's this fulfilling feeling inside you once you traveled around with your feet.

In most cases, people go around in bikes. It's a form of great exercise, easy transportation, and quality travel around the city.

Time Elevator
Although Rome might sound ancient and old, but it doesn't mean it doesn't have the latest technology around it. The Time Elevator would prove that.

The Time Elevator would take a person to a 4D timeline travel of Rome's history. It features realistic audio and video to the guests. If you're not much of a fan of museums and exhibits, this would be the perfect timeline ride for you. It's fun, it's techie, and it's learning the history of Rome all in one.

Sightseeing Bus Tours
If seeing Rome by feet is quite impossible (by health or age limitations, maybe), then taking a tour bus is one good way to enjoy the city.

The rooftop deck of the bus is where the best seats are. There, you could easily see the view with a touch of the sun on your skin. You can see the buildings up high and down below. While you're on the tour bus, a tour guide would give you information on every sight you see.

Carriage Rides
And for those who would love a brand of thrill in their adventure, carriages are ready to take you to a creative ride to Rome.

Just like all the other means of tours around Rome, the carriage rides are also fun and enjoyable. It's also one simple way to go around Rome and see all the beautiful wonders there is.

So what are you waiting for after knowing all these? Go and book an accommodation in Rome now to experience the adventure in this lovely city. Rome apartments in Colosseum are easy to find and are situated near tourist spots. Most Rome apartment rentals in Colosseum are also affordable and are great finds.

The Good Old Times

We all know that Rome is known for the best delicacies. Knowing that Rome is in Italy (yeah, that’s basic geography, we know), we also know that the food served would always be tasty and of its best. Just think of pizza and pasta and all its yummy goodness.

But did any of us know what the people in ancient Rome have been eating back when pasta and pizza weren’t on its top list yet? If you ask us… nope, we didn’t know it yet – not until today. So here we are scribbling what we know about the ancient food in ancient Rome.

During the ancient times, Roman meals revolved around corn, wine, and oil. The elite ones, however, enjoy exotic foods aside from the staple ones. Fish and oysters were rich source of protein while those who could afford meat enjoy pork. Other sources of protein include some exotic food like snails and dormice.

Pastries were already present during ancient times. Together with tarts and cakes, pastries were sweetened with honey. They were made available commercially and were even made in every household.

Ironic as it may seem, although the great and tasty food were available right then and there, but vegetables and fruits were imported.

The basic order of meal among Romans was breakfast, dinner (which is the largest meal of the day) and a small supper. Eventually, they changed the order of their meals to breakfast, light lunch then dinner.

The rich and the poor have different kinds of meal in a day. Those who could afford have three courses per meal: an appetizer (basically consists of egg, fish, or raw vegetables), main course (consists of vegetables and meat), and lastly, desert consisting of fruits and pastries. Those who barely have anything eat porridge or bread with meat and vegetables.

Foods were cooked in a different way. Most of the times, it is cooked in an open fire with a little hole at the top of the kitchen to give room for smoke to flow out of the house. Cauldrons were either hanged by chains or seated on gridirons. Pastries, however, were cooked in circular dome ovens.

Most Romans sat upright when eating. The elite usually have recliners and have dinner parties outdoors. On the other hand, food was eaten with their fingers and was cut down using a knife. Spoons were used to eat eggs and other liquids.

On the other hand, if you're visiting Rome, you can try some of our accommodations in Rome. There are great vacation rentals in Rome in Piazza Navona. And you know where to log on the net when you're looking for apartment in Rome. :) See you online and we hope you'll share your travel stories with us.

Getting Physical the Roman Way

When it comes to greatness and strength, the Romans have something to brag about that. Even centuries ago, the Roman Empire and artillery have shown such courage and might in battle and war. Besides that, Romans (like the Greeks) are also known for its strength in sports. This was never taken for granted by the Romans because every year, they give importance to sports and sportsmanship with its yearly celebration of Ludi Romani.

Ludi Romani, which means ‘Roman Games’, started out as a religious festival during the ancient Rome. Through time, it has evolved into something more than just a religious festival. Around 1st century B.C., Roman drama was introduced to the festival. These dramas, however, were based on Greek ones.

Through the course of time, games were incorporated in the said festival. These games were made in honor of Jupiter on his conquest of the Latin Apiolae. During that time, no triumph or victory is inclined in the games. If you come to think of it, it’s just like playing for fun and for fun alone.

Fast forward to the present, the Ludi Romani is celebrated by many Romans in different ways. Some make silly games for fun. Some makes it a bit of a competition thing. Some (especially in school) compete both for the mind and the body by having quiz bowls and other physical games later.

The Ludi Romani is a popular festival in Rome even today. They celebrate it every September (sometimes, the entire month) and have series of activities for the festival. And since it is already halfway of the month, you probably have heard of it now. It is currently going on and Romans are currently having fun.

But don’t fret! You haven’t missed it yet.

If you want to witness this event, the best thing to do is visit Rome. If you’re currently in Rome, then why not join the festivities? Don’t worry about a lot of things to prepare for travel. Accommodations in Rome are everywhere and are affordable. There are a lot of Trastevere apartments in Rome which a lot of travelers usually book and stay in while they are in Rome. These Rome vacation rentals perfect for you and your entire stay in Rome as you witness the Ludi Romani.

All Alone but Never Lonely

Okay. So maybe you're thinking of traveling alone. Nothing wrong with that - you can totally do that wherever you want to go. Traveling doesn't really require a 'buddy', right? And if you're totally comfortable with it, then, why not?

But sometimes people are quite doubtful of traveling alone. There are the fears and doubts of getting lost alone and being fooled around by people who would like to take advantage of your tag as a 'traveler' (you know how some would take advantage of you when they know you're a foreigner and barely knows anything of the place).

We don't want you to undergo that. That's just sad and unlucky. Here's what's happy and lucky! Here are some tips we would like to impart to you when you want to travel alone. Rest assured, we designed each one to make things comfortable and safe for your travel.

Go Italiano in a day

Language barriers could ruin a trip.When you're in a foreign land and people don't speak much English (or perhaps you don't speak their language that well), things could go crazy. For example, you're asking for directions. You speak in English. They pretend they understand. And they will answer you in ways you wouldn't know was not right. Or probably you speak Italian, but didn't get it right. Then they interpret it another way. So they answer you wrongly.

The point is, when you travel, you should try to learn at least the basic of the language especially in basic manners and basic questions you need to ask when traveling. May it be asking for directions, time, cost - anything. So here, we made a little list of the basic Italian words you should know when you get to Rome.

ENGLISH	ITALIAN	EXAMPLE
Hello	Ciao
Goodbye	Arrivederci
Thank you	Grazie
You’re Welcome	Prego
Yes	sì
No	no
Excuse me/Sorry	Scusi / Scusa
Please	per favore
“Where is…?”	Dove si trova ...?	Where is the train station? Dove si trova la stazione ferroviaria?
How much does that cost?	Quanto costa?
Do you speak English?	Parli inglese?
I don't speak Italian	Io non parlo italiano
Waiter	cameriere
Do you have...?	Avete ...?	Do you have red wine? Avete vino rosso?
I'll have...	Dovrò ...	I'll have a lobster, please. Avrò un astice, per favore.
What's your name?	Come ti chiami?
How much does that cost?	Quanto costa?
Can you help me, please?	Potete aiutarmi, per favore?
I can't find…	Non riesco a trovare ...	I can't find our Rome accommodation. Non riesco a trovare il nostro alloggio a Roma.
Can you tell me where...?	Mi puoi dire dove ...?	Can you tell me where is the nearest apartment in Rome in Termini, please? Mi puoi dire dove è il più vicino appartamento a Roma a Termini, per favore?
I’d like to cancel/change my reservation…	Vorrei annullare / cambiare la mia prenotazione ...	I'd like to cancel/change my reservation for my Rome rentals in Termini. Vorrei annullare / cambiare la mia prenotazione per i miei affitti a Roma Termini.
Where can I park the car?	Dove posso parcheggiare l'auto?
Is there a lift/elevator?	C'è un ascensore / ascensore?
Can I leave my luggage until...?	Posso lasciare i bagagli fino a ...?	Can I leave my luggage until 8:00 AM tomorrow? Posso lasciare i bagagli fino a 8:00 di domani?
We're leaving at 7 tomorrow morning	Partiamo alle 7 di domani mattina