2015 is hectic, in the best possible way. We have it jammed with travel and even a couple life milestones. So in between all of that, dealing with hackers, and forgetting to pay my hosting service (oops), I have turned to food and drink rather than blogging. So here is where I have been and […]
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The Eternal City is full of hidden gems. The problem is, they are not always a secret. Take, for example, the famous keyhole in Rome, Italy: Yep. That is the line. To look through a keyhole on the Aventine Hill. The thing is, it is kind of worth it. It is worth the walk, because […]
Flavio al Velavevodetto is an excellent Rome restaurant built into the side of Monte Testaccio.
The true price of a taxi to/from Rome airports
I have lived in Rome for half my adult life, but there are still days when I round a corner and squee with excitement because it is just That. Damn. Beautiful. Jim puts up with me stopping every 2 minutes to take photos “like a tourist” because when I get THAT excited about this city, […]
Other than a food tour, we had zero hard commitments on our Berlin itinerary. This left of plenty of time to explore East Berlin, and hang out in Mitte in particular. The backyard alleyways would be perfect for a beer in summer, but still seemed festive in winter against grey skies. The street art and […]
I like things, but I definitely like places more. For Christmas, I was thrilled to be gifted with a trip to Berlin- a city we have long wanted to explore. I like exploring, but I like eating more. (It is one in the same, right?) I think food is one of the past ways to […]
Dear American Academy in Rome, Can I move in, please? xo, Natalie








