An architectural optical illusion in the heart of a Roman palace.
Yearly Archives: 2016
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Mar
Mar
The longer days are making me happy. I looked up the other evening as I walked into my apartment and realized that it the sky was still light and I was home. There is no better feeling in the world then a small bit of daylight all to yourself. With spring beckoning, we were thrilled with an […]
18
Mar
Mar
Il Maritozzaro is a local coffee bar in Trastevere famous for marritozzo – a Roman pastry.
16
Mar
Mar
Where to find the best gelato in Rome.
15
Mar
Mar
Did you know that Rome gets more rain than London? It’s true. It just comes all at once. Luckily, Rome looks good in the rain. There is a saying, particular to March: Marzo cambia sette cappelli al giorno. (March changes its hat 7 times a day). We have had positively spring like weather for the […]
14
Mar
Mar
As much as I love to plan, life sometimes gets in the way. That is how a recent weekend away in Florence turned into a day trip. Luckily, Florence is an easy day trip from Rome. Just 1.5 hours away by (fast) train, the city is accessible if you are craving a break from Rome, or […]
11
Mar
Mar
I gave up on hamburgers in Rome a long time ago. I was also a vegetarian until I moved here, so giving up hamburgers really wasn’t all that difficult. But sometimes you really just want a beer and a burger. Or three. (Beers, not burgers). Enter Hopside: a great little pub with craft beer on […]
09
Mar
Mar
Split across two gorgeously designed shopfronts on Via Urbana is LOL – one of my favorite boutiques in Rome. Inside is a feast for the eyes, with designer duds artfully curated throughout the space. The rainbow organization is so aesthetically pleasing that I want to take one of every color to be able to recreate the […]