Rome in a nutshell

01/08/2025

Vallemare, Borbona (RI) 🌿💚🌱

01/08/2025

Good morning everyone 🤗

Have you ever tried to escape the heat when it hits 40 degrees in Rome? Do you know exactly where to find a cool breeze? No? I’ll tell you.

I’m in a small mountain hamlet of Borbona, about 1,000 meters above sea level, nestled in the upper Velino Valley — a perfect spot for those seeking freshness and peace not far from Rome.
A quiet little gem surrounded by woods and trails, ideal for trekking, relaxation, and a true connection with nature. 💚 You won’t find anything like it.

P.S. There’s a private astronomical observatory here, officially accredited by the Minor Planet Center for the discovery of three asteroids: Burgaymarta and Liuxiaobo in 2005, and Vallemare in 2007, named after this very village.

Warm greetings to everyone and have a great weekend 😉

29/07/2025

I’m Federica, a Licensed Tour Guide and Travel Designer ✈️
Graduated in Languages • Certified Tourist Guide • Travel Consultant

📢 I’m currently on vacation!
Please make sure to contact me via email only.
Do not send private messages on Facebook, I don’t read them.
📧 Email: [email protected]

I’ll try to check emails from time to time.
In the worst case, I’ll be fully back after Ferragosto and ready to pick things up again 😉

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Warm regards and see you soon 😉

25/07/2025

Do you also go to the beach at 8:00 AM and come back at 10:00 AM? And maybe go back again around 6:30 PM?

After two or three weeks at the beach, I’m always pale anyway, so much so that when I get back to Rome, everyone thinks I haven’t been on a beach holiday! 😂

And you? What team are you on? Beach all day or only when it’s cooler?

Lido dei Pini, pure relaxation 🏖️

Just a reminder: my email is [email protected]

Happy Friday and happy holidays to everyone ;) see you soon!

23/07/2025

Besides pasta, pizza and the Fiat 500… what else comes to your mind when you think of Italy?

Of course, there’s her too, the legendary Vespa 🤩
Maybe she’s not more iconic than the Colosseum, but there are so many movies and images that pop into my head!

It was created by Piaggio in 1946, and since then it has been the chicest and most stylish way to zip through the streets of Rome!

How much would I love to have one… and you?

See you soon 😊

16/07/2025

We’ve talked about it many times, but I’ve taken some new evening shots!

The Fountain of Acqua Paola, the famous Fontanone 🤩

Without a doubt, it's one of my favorite fountains in Rome! Not all tourists visit it, probably because it's not right in the city center and might seem less convenient to reach.
The fountain is well known to all Romans as the Fontanone and it stands on the Janiculum Hill. It was built in 1612 at the request of Pope Paul V Borghese as the terminal point of the ancient Aqua Traiana aqueduct, restored to supply water to the Trastevere district.
The structure is majestic, made of white marble, with grand arches and sculptural decorations, and it has inspired many other fountains and buildings. Its current appearance is due to a restoration by Carlo Fontana at the end of the 17th century, when the original five basins were replaced with a large semicircular pool.
All I can say is: don’t miss it!
From here, you get one of the most beautiful views of Rome!
See you soon 🤗

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15/07/2025

Good evening, dear friends and followers 🤗

Here are a few more sunset shots from the Janiculum Hill.
Go there in the evening and you’ll definitely find a much cooler temperature compared to the city center… not to mention the view! You won’t regret it 😌

Warm regards to everyone and see you soon.

Feel free to write me at: [email protected]

14/07/2025

There are some experiences you simply can't miss during a visit to Rome, and one of them is the Janiculum Hill!

06/07/2025

05/07/2025

Lido dei Pini (Anzio) 🏖️

02/07/2025

Good morning everyone, friends and followers :)

Let me introduce you to Nero’s Caves!

Is Rome boiling hot? Are you a tourist who doesn’t want to waste a day of exploring, but also doesn’t want to melt in the heat? Well, is it possible to enjoy a day at the beach with an archaeological site included? Of course it is, we’re in Italy, what a question :)

Anzio is definitely a destination not to be underestimated for a day trip from Rome. The sea here is way nicer than places like Fregene, Maccarese or Ostia. Just hop on the train from Termini and you’ll be here in no time ;)

But Anzio is also full of history, from Nero’s Caves to Roman ruins and the remains of the ancient port of Antium. At sunrise or sunset, it’s truly special 😍
Nero himself loved it deeply. He was actually right here while Rome was burning.

Nero’s Caves are in fact large rooms carved into the tuff rock, probably used as warehouses, cisterns or service areas for the imperial villas along the coast of Anzio, once the ancient city of Antium.
They were likely part of a vast complex of villas and structures built or expanded by Nero during his reign (54–68 AD).
The caves stretch beneath the hill of Anzio, some with barrel vaults and reinforced walls, all dug into volcanic tuff, a typical material of this region.

P.S. If you go to Anzio, don’t miss the Anzio Landing Museum. It’s a little gem, believe me! (I made a post about it, if I find it, I’ll share it again because it’s really worth it).

Warm greetings and see you soon!

01/07/2025

Have you been feeling like I’ve been a bit more absent lately? Well, you’re absolutely right! 🤣

But I’ll try to keep you updated often, even if the posts will be a bit more “light”! Last year I stopped all three pages for about four months, those who follow me surely remember. This year won’t be like that, but I’ll slow down a little.

Ladies and gentlemen, July and August have arrived for me too 🥵
Every moment is perfect for a quick escape to the cool mountains or to breathe in some sea air. At any time. Be it at sunrise or sunset…

See you soon ;)