Rome is full of world class museums, amazing eateries and beautiful scenery. While you can easily turn any stay in the Eternal City into an unforgettable luxury escape, there are also so many free things to do in Rome that it can be hard to know where to start. Gaze upon masterpieces by Caravaggio and […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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I find Positano slightly overwhelming. The first thing that hits you is the unadulterated beauty of the place. We took the ferry to Positano, and so had the pleasure of arriving by sea. The entire Amalfi coastline is beautiful, but there is something spectacular about the way Positano climbs the cliffs out of the sea. […]
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I have been waiting for the laundry to finish so that I can make lemon cake. This has less to do with laundry being time intensive (it’s quite simple, once I actually put the sheets IN the machine), and more with electricity. My washing machine is directly next to my oven. These appliances are found […]
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A tour of the famous landmark after dark
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August 15th is a major national holiday in Italy – but what is it for? Beach trips? What is Ferragosto, really? The History of Ferragosto This is the day when the Catholic church celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s ascent to heaven after her life on Earth (much in the way the Feast of the Ascension […]
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The Open Door Bookshop has been a Roman institution for 40 years for good reason. The small shop is one of the best places to find used English language books in Rome. And it is not only English language texts – the Open Door Bookshop has a selection of books in French and Italian as […]
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Rome’s oldest (and most elegant) coffee bar
Italy, Life in Italy, Practical Information
11 Dining Habits that Make You Look Like a Tourist in Italy
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Eating out in Italy is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an important part of the country’s culinary culture. But making a mistake at the dining table is also a surefire way to out yourself as a tourist. There are unwritten rules about how and what to eat when dining out in Italy. In order to […]