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We are a team of expats living in Italy, dedicated to helping you plan your trip in Italy.
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Golf Cart Tour Rome 2025 – Prices, Routes & Best Companies

Why a golf cart is the smartest way to tour Rome Beat the heat & cobblestones: open-sided electric carts keep you shaded while gliding...

Collage of four food photos from top restaurants in Prati, Rome, featuring smoked meat, Roman pinsa, gourmet beef, and burrata with prosciutto. Text overlay reads: WHERE TO EAT IN PRATI, ROME – BEST PIZZA • STREET FOOD • BRUNCH

Where to Eat in Prati, Rome: Best Restaurants, Pizzerias, Brunch Spots

Prati is packed with local favorites and trusted spots where quality comes first. Whether you're in the mood for a gourmet tasting menu, a quick slice of pinsa after sightseeing, or a slow brunch with great coffee, you’ll find it here.

Plate of spaghetti alla carbonara with crispy pancetta, a glass of red wine, and margherita pizza in the background, with text overlay reading “Best Places to Eat in Monti Rome – Top Restaurants, Pizza, and Wine Bars Near the Colosseum.”

Best Places to Eat in Monti Rome: Top Restaurants, Pizza, and Wine Bars Near the Colosseum

This central neighborhood, just minutes from the Colosseum, is one of the city's top spots for food—classic Roman dishes, great pizza, cozy wine bars, fusion flavors, and more. If you're hungry in Monti, this guide has you covered.

A large freshwater crab (Potamon fluviatile) with dark claws and glossy black eyes stands on ancient Roman stone ruins. The background features weathered blocks and worn columns.

🦀 Rome’s Hidden Giants: The Ancient Crabs Beneath the Fori Imperiali 🏛️

Rome is full of hidden wonders, but few people know that deep under the Fori Imperiali lies a colony of giant freshwater crabs called Potamon fluviatile. These ancient crabs live in the old Roman canals beneath landmarks like Trajan’s Forum and the Basilica Ulpia. Scientists have studied how these urban crabs adapted to the underground environment, growing larger than their rural relatives. Though not visible to tourists, these crabs are an important part of Rome’s biodiversi