This modern Roman restaurant is run by two young brothers doing delicious, creative Italian food with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients and paired with the best natural wines.
Read MoreLet me try to convince you to make the trip up to the Montesacro/Talenti neighborhood in the north of Rome, where the food is cheap, the tourists scarce and the true “vita romana” is in full swing.
Read MoreThe hype surrounding Marigold Roma has been real. Authentic, home-cooked breakfast/brunch options in Rome, a city famous for its over-priced brunch spots and stand-at-the-bar breakfasts. While there are other options for brunch and breakfast in the city, I’ve long felt the lack of a delicious and (let’s be real) aesthetically-pleasing brunch spot to hang with friends on the weekend.
Read MoreThe tour that made my interested in ancient Roman history, featuring a great guide and a thorough 4-hr tour including the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Read MoreCharlie Brown Vintage is a small store in the Talenti neighborhood of Rome that carries a variety of quality vintage and second-hand clothing, both trend and timeless pieces.
Read MoreSaid dal 1923 is the oldest chocolate factory in Rome, with amazing hot chocolate, desserts, and savory lunch/dinner too.
Read MoreI’m sharing the details of this exclusive tour, who I think would benefit from this tour rather than one of their more comprehensive options and how you can book your own with a 5% discount code.
Read MoreToday I’m answering a question that I get so often from people visiting Rome—“What should I pack for fall in Rome?” To help in packing for this crazy season, I’m putting together a list of what I would bring to Rome in the autumn, focusing on the clothing pieces that will be the most versatile.
Read MoreThe stand out features of Al Cantuccio have to be the decor and the service, followed closely by the lovely, homemade food that you can just tell is made with love.
Read MoreTo celebrate my 3-year anniversary of moving to Rome and living in this crazy, beautiful city, I’m sharing what my perfect day would look. From my favorite breakfast/pizza/pasta/gelato options to where I would visit and what I would do, this is what I would consider a perfect day.
Read MoreEating out in Italy involves a lot of pasta, pizza and predominantly Italian dishes. Besides supplementing their diet with the occasional burger or sushi, many Italians have no problem eating only Italian food day in and day out. So, while finding places that do decent Thai, Indian and Mexican food can be a real challenge, there are a few spots that I love. Keep reading for my Mexican budget picks, a Chipotle dupe and full-on restaurants with a mean margarita.
Read MoreWhat to expect out of this classic Roman neighborhood, including where to eat and drink among locals.
Read MoreWhere to visit some of Rome’s less well-known museums, for free!
Read MoreSpring in Rome is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. The whole city blossoms with the nice weather, but it’s not too hot to prevent you from enjoying the outdoors. There are so many gardens and parks around the city to visit and while I’ve previously written about some of them, here’s my consolidated list of garden favorites in Rome.
Read MoreLast weekend I had the pleasure of attending my first opera in Italy, La Traviata,in the center of Rome at Salone Margherita. I dressed up, grabbed my date, had dinner before and managed to stay up way past my bedtime to see this beautiful show on a warm spring night in the city. It was a magical experience and I think it’s a perfect activity to plan for any trip to Rome.
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