10 Great Places to see Art Exhibitions in Rome: Beyond the Vatican Museums
December 18th, 2019To help you explore more of Rome’s artistic treasures in Renaissance, we have put together this list of 10 great places to see art exhibitions in Rome. ... Read More
Caravaggio Paintings in Rome: Amazing Art that Shocked the Church
March 13th, 2019Caravaggio was the most original and influential Italian painter of the 17th century. His style greatly influenced European artists such as Rubens and Rembrandt and revived Italian painting from the fantasy of post Renaissance and late 16th century Mannerist art. He rejected idealized beauty and started reproducing naked reality. You can see 18 original Caravaggio ... Read More
Where to Go and What to do in Italy?
December 10th, 2018Planning a vacation in Italy is a wonderful puzzle and a delightful discussion with your travel companions. There are so many places to visit and wonderful things to enjoy, you should take into account the experiences and interests of your traveling companions. ... Read More
Making Restaurant Reservations in Italy
October 2nd, 2018Good restaurants in Italy book up for dinner during the busier times of year, generally from mid-March well into November. Don’t hesitate to make reservations so you don’t find yourself stumbling into a restaurant that has a waiter out front waving in tourists. It might be a good restaurant, but usually the best ones don’t ... Read More
A Roman Holiday: Staying near the Spanish Steps in the Corelli Charm Apartment
August 20th, 2018Renowned travel blogger Leah Travels tells us all about her enjoyable stay in Rome. The Spanish Steps have been an inspiration for poets, painters and artists since the early 1720s. They’re also a landmark I frequented during my fourth visit to Rome in June. My Italy Perfect apartment was just a two-minutes walk from Piazza ... Read More
Italian Truffles: Pricey, Earthy Gourmet Indulgence
August 7th, 2018Truffles are one of those foods that tends to get a strong reaction. Like cilantro, Brussels sprouts and blue cheese, you either love ’em or hate ’em! Truffles are intensely fragrant and hard to find in most places except Italy. They are the underground fruit of ascomycetous fungi. The fruit spores are dispersed though being ... Read More
Orvieto, Hill Town Jewel, Easy Day Trip from Rome
July 24th, 2018Orvieto is a gem of a town in Italy. Perched high atop an Umbrian hill, it has beautiful spaces, dramatic views, famous art and dramatic history for visitors to enjoy. The old part of the city is a bit of window into the past because it is virtually traffic-free. Only an hour-and-a-half north of Rome, ... Read More
Where to Stay in Rome? Italy Perfect Experts Share Advice.
July 10th, 2018Here are the Roman neighborhoods most prized by tourists who like to walk to and from the sites and roam the wonders of this amazing city. The naming of the areas can confound because some use the ancient designations, such as “Campo Marzio”, widely referred to as the Spanish Steps area, while others use medieval ... Read More
Rome’s Largo di Torre Argentina Where Cats Sunbathe Amidst Roman History
June 26th, 2018Growing up in Rome, I spent many an hour waiting for the bus at Largo di Torre Argentina, commonly referred to as Largo Argentina. My only thought about Largo Argentina at the time was that it was a convenient central bus hub to get all around Rome. It is and was easy to find because ... Read More
Italy Perfect’s Favorite Packing Essentials
June 11th, 2018We travel a lot throughout Italy finding and reviewing villas and apartments so have our packing systems down to a science. Here is our handy check list of small, essentials that will make your travels so much easier. ... Read More
Italy Packing Tips: My Favorite Purse for Travel is a Backpack
May 22nd, 2018Packing for a trip can be one of the most daunting aspects of travel planning. We’re often asked for advice on what type of purse to carry. Shoulder, cross body, tote bag, backpack? My vote is for a small, lightweight backpack. I’ve tried many different types of travel purses. It’s important to get it right ... Read More