The energy of Rome is contagious, and I cannot imagine a better location from which to experience the legacy of imperial Rome and the dynamism of its modern successor than Andrea’s place. I roam full-time and I always avoid staying within the touristy areas. Andrea’s apartment is a mere 10-minute tram ride to the rail Termini, where you can catch the Metro or any number of buses to points of interest. Or, like me, walk and absorb it all. I enjoyed a two-week stay in Andrea’s unit; it was close to cafes, markets, laundromats, and excellent restaurants (you must indulge at the inexpensive Osteria Bonelli!). The apartment itself is very comfortable, modern and fully-functional. Make a point of engaging Andrea in conversation: he is extremely perceptive and cosmopolitan, a genuinely kind and generous humanist.