Tag: weekend away

Agriturismo La Riserva di Martignanello is an ideal daytrip from Rome. Have lunch or dinner by the lake, or stay the night in the farmhouse apartments.

Agriturismo La Riserva di Martignanello: lunch by the lake near Rome

It’s no wonder than Romans like to escape the city during the weekend. Rome always has plenty to offer, but destinations for locals-in-the-know, like Agriturismo La Riserva di Martignanello, represent a real weekend upgrade to recharge the batteries. Agriturismo La Riserva di Martignanello is a well-appointed rustic retreat in relative solitude on the Roman lake…

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Planning a Picnic, Roman Style

It’s technically the perfect time of year for a picnic. Rome’s weather tends to get it “just right” in the late spring, achieving that rare temperature which makes sitting in the sun bearable and lying in the shade a pleasure. If you were in the capital in recent weeks, you might have found yourself dodging…

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Nature excursions in Rome: visit the gardens of Ninfa

5 cheap nature excursions in Rome

There’s something about the summer in Italy which makes the city’s delights pale in comparison to the natural world. Whether you love beaches or mountains, relaxing in the heat or flexing your legs, here are five cheap and cheerful ideas for nature excursions in Rome. I’ve favoured plans that involve public transport but you might…

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