I have taken quite a few tours of Rome over the last few years. I have traversed the city on Vespa and donned a hard hat to go underground into Nero’s Domus Aurea – but in eight years I had never taken a bike tour of Rome until a few months ago. What I realized […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Galleria Borghese is one of the best art museums in Rome. It is also one of the only Rome attractions where you are 100% required to prebook your entrance and you cannot purchase tickets at the museum itself. So how, exactly, do you get Galleria Borghese tickets? Well, you can do it by phone, email, […]
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Every time I go to Florence, I realize how much I have missed it. I find it unfair to try to compare the Tuscan city to Rome, though many people try. In the end, Florence is its own creation – a beautiful Rennaissance town that is still known for its fashion, art, and craftsmanship. Florence […]
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When summer arrives in Rome, the city tends to move outside. AC can be weak in these parts and most Romans take advantage of the cooler evening air with outdoor events and sunset drinks. I love going to rooftop bars in Rome because each of the terraces offers a different view and a specific vibe. […]
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It can be hard to eat well near the Trevi Fountain, but the area has been changing recently and one of the most exciting new openings has been Piccolo Buco – a tiny, modern pizzeria a one minute walk from the thundering fountain. When my family recently came to visit Rome, they stayed just down […]
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Hidden charges are never any fun so I’m here to tell you to expect to pay a tourist tax in Rome. This is a legitimate, legally required fee for anyone staying overnight in Rome but it can sometimes come as a surprise if your hotel or Airbnb doesn’t warn you ahead of time. To avoid […]
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I have been told by many Italians that I am the only person who takes the train in Sicily. Sicilians prefer the chartered buses that create a patchwork of links to the smaller towns and connect to the larger cities across the island. However, it is entirely possible to take the train in Sicily – […]
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Florence is a little gem of a city. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, some of the greatest architects and artists in history have lived and worked in this gorgeous Tuscan city. Chief among its treasures in Brunelleschi’s Dome, which dominates the skyline. Of course, there is also David by Michelangelo and the treasure-filled Uffizi […]