The new Pope has been introduced in Rome. Argentine Jorge Bergoglio is the first ever from the Americas. He will be known as Pope Francis. He's 76 years old. There was applause inside Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral as Archbishop Michael Miller announced the new leader of the Catholich Church. The church has an estimated 1.2 billion members … [Read more...]
What to Do in Rome with Kids
February 6, 2013 by
No one would turn down a trip to Rome. Except maybe kids for whom the thought of touring ancient ruins is akin to torture. Take these insider tips on how to see the Eternal City with (happy) kids in tow. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Creed,” “Rome,” “Caribou” Score Scribes
January 15, 2013 by
Ubisoft Motion Pictures and New Regency have hired acclaimed English playwright Michael Lesslie to pen the upcoming film version of the "Assassin's Creed" video game series. A search is currently underway for a director on the project which Michael Fassbender will star in and produce. Meanwhile, "Apollo 18" screenwriter Brian Miller has come … [Read more...]
Where to Eat in Rome Now
January 14, 2013 by
Rome may be an ancient city, but it's thriving culinary scene certainly isn't. And while there are plenty tried-and-true institutions, local Romans and in-the-know visitors will be found at these new hotspots. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What it’s Like: Christmas in Rome
December 14, 2012 by
What does the holiday season bring to Rome? Understated celebration, with lights strung up on Via Condotti, a beautiful tree in St. Peter's Square, and the iconic Christmas fair in Piazza Navona. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Five Day Trips from Rome
November 1, 2012 by
Rome has it all—incredible cuisine, enticing cultural sights, and equally fantastic day trips. Here are our five top picks for quick escapes from the Eternal City. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What to Do in NYC, San Francisco, Paris, Montreal, DC, and Rome This Fall
August 14, 2012 by
We know you're likely headed to one of these six cities come fall, and we can't blame you. They've got it all, from Fashion Week to electronic music festivals to a marathon that ends at Versailles. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Step Into: To Rome With Love
June 28, 2012 by
Woody Allen's latest film is set in Rome, which he fills with as much scandal as it has ruins. We rounded up what to see, where to eat, and what to wear for a truly Allen-inspired itinerary. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What to Do This Summer in Paris, NYC, Rome, Las Vegas, London, and DC
May 16, 2012 by
There are some places, like these six cities, that draw us in time and again for their storied sights and endlessly cool vibes. So we found out what's new and cool this summer in these top destinations. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Cool off in Rome with this sweet treat
March 14, 2012 by
Looking for a sweet treat to beat the heat? Locals line up in droves at the kiosk of "La Gratachecca del 1915" (near Isola Tiberina's bridge, the Ponte Cestio) for the most scrumptious frozen ices—more refreshing than gelato—in Rome. Thinking... Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
