There are a lot of reasons to move to Rome. Weather, food, art and culture all come to mind. However, one of the reasons I moved to Rome was because it made sense for my budget. Think you can’t afford to move to Italy? Here are 8 ways I saved and/or made money by taking […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
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May
May
Inviting sensible friends out for a beer keeps you honest. Any wild guess of which pint is mine? But to be fair, I was just embracing the attitude of Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fa’, a tiny pub in one of Trastevere’s many tiny streets. Ma che siete venuti a fa’ essentially translates to: “but what did […]
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May
May
Music and culture dominate the events planned in Rome this May.
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Apr
Apr
I cannot keep plants alive. I try. I coddle. I water. I find the right amount of sunlight. Then I fail and they die. But luckily, I can replace them any time I want at Aromaticus. This quirky little shop in Monti is a gardener’s dream. Potted greens, watering cans in every shape and size, […]
Rome, Rome Churches, Things to Do in Rome, Unexpected Rome
Unexpected Rome: Caravaggio in Piazza del Popolo
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Apr
Apr
The most eye-catching buildings in Piazza del Popolo are the twin churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria di Montesanto. The churches stand at the end of Via del Corso, central Rome’s most concentrated shopping destination. However, the hidden gem in this piazza is actually the plainer-looking basilica to the north of the square: Santa Maria […]
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Apr
Apr
Jimmy kept asking what I wanted to do for my birthday this year. “Oh nothing,” I answered again and again. “We didn’t really do anything last year, I don’t see why we should make a fuss this year.” Jimmy is often astounded at my poor memory. We absolutely did do something for my birthday last […]
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Apr
Apr
I saw these guys coming. I saw the swagger. I noted the sway of hips as they went about their law-enforcing. And all I could think about was Jets vs. Sharks. Naturally, I was incredibly disappointed there was no dance off. Happy Friday!
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Apr
Apr
Learn how to make regional dishes in a real Roman kitchen.