Do As The Romans Do

FHM mounts a vespa to the Italian capital in search of gelato and deep-fried foodie brilliance…

- Nick Pope

ESCAPE THE CROWD

Rome’s tourist hotspots are too often an obstacle course of flailing selfie sticks and touchy-feely tour guides. Head over to Trastevere, an old medieval district across the river. We chilled by the fountain in Piazza Santa Maria with a tasty Italian craft beer, gorging on gnocchi while the sun went down and the shutters shot up, revealing Rome’s best party spot.

Meet some gelato geniuses

Weave your way through cobblestone streets towards Fatamorgana, the city’s most famous ice-cream parlor. It’s not only cheap, but it also boasts flavors like black cherries and beer, and tobacco and chocolate – the only ice-cream a cowboy could eat while retaining his cool.

Deck yourself out in history

It’s no secret that Rome is partial to a bit of nostalgia, but it doesn’t just stop at ancient relics. Head to the trendy Monti neighborhood and splash your cash at the vintage market where you can pick up classic garbs and retro knick-knacks. Once you’re done, have a sit down at a jazz café and sip on an expertly made cappuccino.

Live life on the fry