On my way to the airport, with my one-way ticket to Rome in hand, I insisted on stopping for a burrito. I dutifully carried my prize through security, mini cups of salsa verde and all. Growing up in Southern California, great Mexican food has always been a part of my diet. As much as I […]
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I’m not going to lie, I go out of my way to walk down Via delle Quattro Fontane whenever possible. So far, it is my absolute favorite street in Rome, and not just because it connects Via Nazionale and Via Tritone (the best places for shopping!) As you walk up the hill from Via Nazionale, […]
I have news that might come as a disappointment to some- my life in Italy is not always about glamorous trips to grab drinks at the Colosseum. There is one small problem that has plagued me every day since I arrived- plugs. Round, flat, thick, thin- the problem with Italian plugs is that there are […]
Books, wine, and chocolate may very well be my three favorite things in the world. In that order. Being able to have all three at the same time? I want to go to there. There is a bar in the Trastevere area of Rome that has hit upon the trifecta: putting a bar in a […]
The rain has arrived in Rome. While I love the look of the clouds gathering over the ancient Roman walls, the rainy weather has been a rather rude awakening. I believe this is what people refer to as “fall,” or “autumn,” but coming from Southern California I have never really experienced true seasons. The chill […]
I have come to understand that “parking spot” is a very flexible concept in Italy. As far as I can tell- if there is space for your car, then that makes it a parking space. The logic is flawless. Smart Car. Smart Parking. Well? There was no space on the curb. The sidewalk will have […]
On my way to meet a friend for dinner tonight, I wandered past the Colosseum. You know. The usual.
Guess what this is: