There have been rumors about Starbucks in Italy for years, but it finally happened. The very first Italian Starbucks has opened in Milan after extensive preparations. While I see no need for the chain to expand here, I have to admit that this first Italian Starbucks is beautiful. Rather than simply a neighborhood coffee shop, […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Sep
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A mistranslation had a lasting impact on this marble sculpture.
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Sep
Sep
Tivoli is known for its Villas (Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este), as well as its medieval towers. While you can’t sleep inside the historic villas, you can now stay inside one of the many torre that dot the small city. Torre Sant’Antonio is a 700-year-old defensive tower, and as of June 2018 – it is […]
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Aug
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After nearly eight years in Italy, I have had some impressive dining experiences but Ristorante Sibilla in Tivoli still managed to steal a piece of my heart with its incredible atmosphere and delightful dishes. I cannot believe it has taken me so long to visit Tivoli, which is only a 30 minute trip from Rome […]
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Aug
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Marijuana is technically legal in Italy, and this means that it has become a lot more popular (and much easier) to buy weed in Rome. If you have walked through the center of Rome and been surprised at the number of shops selling cannabis and CBD products, you are not alone. There seems to be […]
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Aug
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An Italian bakery with a bit of French inspiration not far from the Colosseum.
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Aug
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I vaguely knew about the existence of a park in the center of Rome but since I had never really SEEN Villa Aldobrandini, I did not know exactly where it was. It turns out that you can’t see Villa Aldobrandini because the gardens are elevated above street level. That means that most people walk right […]
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Aug
Aug
Italy has some interesting vending machines. You can buy cigarettes, beer, or even pocket coffee with the touch of a few buttons. However, my favorite vending machine of all time might be the cheese vending machine I stumbled across in Parma, Italy. Where else in the world can you buy a pound (500g) of Parmigiano […]