Local Aromas offers some of the best tours and experiences in Rome and throughout Italy.

There are mercati/markets all over town. They vary from cozy/quaint like the one here in San Saba to famous as in Testaccio. Most are food and housewares oriented but some have clothes and others are flea markets. Regardless of the type, they’re all fascinating and fun.

The City of Rome has a thorough listing of everything going on around town.

Though a news site, Wanted in Rome has a great listing of what's going on.

Julia is Rome’s amazing virtual assistant that can help you figure out what to do and how to deal with much of whatever might come up. It (she?) also understands 80 languages

The Trainline website and apps are the easiest way to book efficient train travel throughout Italy and most of Europe. When we go by train, this is our first stop.

The itTaxi app is one if the easiest ways to get a cab in Rome. Using the app you type in the landmark or address where you want to go and a cab comes and takes you there. No need to worry about your Italian.

The NY Times recently updated their 36 Hours in Rome. It’a a good place to start your planning.