Wondering what is happening in February in Rome? The truth is that this is one of the quietest periods to be in the city if you are a visitor. After the peak around Christmas and through early January, things settle into a predictably slow winter pattern. Even though the crowds are gone, there are still […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Feb
Feb
To put it simply: there are two ways to say good night in Italian. It depends on if you want to wish someone a good night, or if you are truly saying “good night” before going to bed. Buona notte: This is the literal translation of “good night” in Italian. Buona = good, notte = […]
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Jan
Jan
Pasticerria Tonolo is one of the most famous pastry shops in Venice. While it can be hard to say no to gelato, in Venice I always prefer to find a chocolate fix and Tonolo has an amazing selection of sweets. Located in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, past L’Accademia if you are coming from San Marco, Tonolo […]
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Jan
Jan
The best way to travel between Rome and Venice is by train. The two Italian cities are connected by a high-speed rail network which makes the trip easy and convenient. Not only can you avoid the stress of dealing with airports, but you will also likely save money and be able to take in the […]
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Jan
Jan
Venice is surrounded by water, which changes with the tides as the lagoon ebbs and flows. As romantic as the lagoon views are, the canals are also filled with motorboats and gondolas a-plenty, so it can be normal to wonder if it is safe to drink the tap water in Venice. Don’t worry – yes, […]
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Jan
Jan
A lot of people who are planning a short trip to Rome ask if it is possible to visit the Colosseum and Vatican in one day. I am a big advocate for spending more time in Rome so you can discover the city, but I understand that time constraints (and a shortage of vacation days) […]
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Jan
Jan
I am going to go ahead and just say it: most of the coffee in Italy is bad. Some of it is terrible. However, there is some hope that things are changing so I keep a running list of where to find the best coffee in Rome. Despite what you may have heard, Italian coffee […]
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Jan
Jan
Update January 2021: 2020 had other plans for many of us, including Starbucks. The first Starbucks in Rome is now planned for 2021 and the location seems to be Piazza San Silvestro – which is essentially between the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain. It is happening. The first Rome Starbucks is set to open in […]