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thanks for mentioning my blog in your post. that was really kind of exciting. i'm having fun with it and hope the readers stay interested. as for italy - i've been 3x but it's been 5 or so years since the last trip. how wonderful for you... enjoy every moment.

For places in Rome, check out www.romesweethome.it It has a lot of options to sift through--of all varieties--and you can search by area (city first, then neighborhood). It can appear a little overwhelming, and I'll admit I wasn't the one to do the booking, but I spent an amazing week on the via del corso with a panoramic roof top terrace. and internet. hope you find something!

Rome=nice! I just saw this in the NYT travel section about 2 BR villas in Florence, maybe they know of places in Rome! http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/08/05/travel/05practical.html?ref=travel

Heidi, I know you didn't ask about restaurants and probably have a million places that are already favorites, but definitely check out "Fiaschetteria Beltramme" near the Spanish steps (Google it -- but don't be put off by the fact the one of the first things you'll read about it is that Madonna went there). Let the waiter decide what to order you and you won't be disappointed! -Stephen

Claudia Roden is my cooking goddess. If you ever run across it, please pick up her very first book, 'A Book Of Middle Eastern Food' edited by the amazing Judith Jones (who's upcoming biography is a delight to read). The original book is far more comprehensive than any of her later books in regards to the basic building blocks of her cuisine and an utter delight. Not one thing I've ever cooked from there has been a dud.

Have a great time in Rome ! I visited Rome 9 years back and I love it very much. I hope to be able to visit it again one day soon. Btw: Love the above photo.

I'd second Aprille re: http://www.rentalinrome.com/ We've booked an apartment on the Via Marmorata for later this month and so far have found the company to be fabulous to deal with - excellent english and really helpful.

Consider staying in the San Lorenzo area of Rome, originally a working class neighborhood for the railroad workers near Termini, now a very groovy district with good markets (including a macrobiotic center) and good restaurants.

Heidi- I've had luck here in the USA with vacation rental by owner (vrbo . com)- they have all over the world

Heidi, I'm heading to Rome also-- for a week in mid-September-- and I'd love to hear any insights you have from your travels on great places to eat or wonderful recipes you've found in this amazing city. Thanks so much!

Heidi, please answer my emails, their subjects are "Scones" and "Lots of veggies", my name is Miriam Julieta Flores. BTW, your blog rocks!

That picture just perfectly captures the dreamy warm nostalgic summertime feeling. Now if it wasnt going to be hitting 101 degrees here today (feels like 108, thanks to the big carbon spenders), I might be able to imagine myself in such a beautiful place. The light is fantastic. Makes me want to get my camera out right now.

My husband and I rented an apartment near (like half a block near) the Imperial Forums in March, and we were very happy with it. It had a small kitchen, clothes washer, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. I don't know if it had wireless, though I kind of doubt it. We found it through http://www.rentalinrome.com/ which has a zillion choices, and the people we worked with were friendly, professional, and bilingual--I speak Italian but not so well that I was 100% comfortable conducting business transactions. There are all kinds of properties, from budget to luxury. Ours was the Madonna dei Monti apartment, but you can search by neighborhood and find what you need. Good luck, and have a wonderful time. As you know, Rome is an incredible city.

Have a lovely time in Rome! I cannot recommend places to stay in the city, but I would love to tell you about the town Perugia, which is a daytrip by the train from Rome. It was the birthplace of St Francis Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals, has a lovely hillside of old and beautiful chapels...and the ice cream the stalls sell is of a very high standard! Also had great antipasti dishes in the surrounding restaurants. Think of me in the autumn if you ever go foraging for mushrooms...I'm always on the lookout for good recipies.

Heidi, Every now and then I have a look here just to pick up an idea or two and saw you wanted advice coming to Rome ... I see that you're interested in renting in Campo di Fiori / Trastevere, but if you want to see a truly interesting, differnet and upcoming side of Roman life, you might think about renting in Pigneto. Only yesterday, I received notice from a guy who maintains several Italian food related sites (www.romanwineco.com) that he's letting out a large room in an apartment with his (english speaking) Italian girlfriend while he goes abroad for a few months. I'm Irish, have been living here for several years, and if you want to experience something a bit more truly Roman, I'd certainly highly recommend trying Pigneto as an alternative to the well touristed, well travelled Campo di Fiori / Trastevere areas. Anyway, check out his posting on Craig's List, where he paints a really good picture of the area ... http://rome.craigslist.org/roo/390833827.html Ciao, Kevin

After long time lurkin' in shadows, I've to leave a comment: you like Rome 'cause you don't live here (or not so long to feel how infernal is)... However, an apartment in center is not so too hard to find...

Heidi, (long time reader, just now unlurking!) - fellow expat and blogger, Shelley, has two apartments in Trastevere that she rents out, with good reviews. I've been there myself and they are quite nice. I think she still had some openings this fall, before she goes to month-to-month next year! Her blog is Really Rome (.com) with links to the apartments. Email me if you need more info in finding a place - otherwise I would also suggest checking out the (hotel/apartment) reviews on slowtrav.com