How to beat the heat (and crowds) in Italy this summer! Seek out water, every way you can...fountains, pools, lakes, seaside. Rome is hot in the summer and it's also the top spot to visit when you come to Italy. The key to enjoying Rome during the hot Mediterranean summer is to seek out the water. Especially this coming week because temperatures are expected to hover around 107°F. This is way above the seasonal average, but despite the heat just make sure that water is a big part of everything you do in Rome! That means everything from drinking lots of water to swimming! In this episode, you'll find out all about Rome's spectacular fountains, including the historic "nasoni" drinking fountains with Rome's purest water, swimming pools right in the heart of Rome you can walk to, the best seaside and lakes near Rome, and a ton of amazing seafood restaurants. It also goes without saying that the best way to beat the heat and crowds in Italy is to live the lifestyle of Italians. Start by following the nine easy tips in the blog post that goes with this episode!