Whenever I am walking through Monti, one of my favorite things to do is to take a detour to stroll along the “secret” passageway that runs through Trajan’s Market. Most people who visit this area of Rome walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali, the large road that connects Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. This is […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Aug
Aug
The newest English-language bookshop to hit Rome has quickly become one of the best. The Otherwise Bookshop stocks fiction and non-fiction a minute’s walk from Piazza Navona. The modern bookstore feels current and clutter-free. It is not huge, but there is plenty of room to browse without feeling cramped. The Otherwise Bookshop manages to find […]
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Aug
Aug
I truly believe that Palermo is one of the most underrated cities in Italy. It has a mishmash of architectural styles, plenty of crumbling corners, sunburnt Sicilian colors, and a complicated but intriguing history. And the Palermo Cathedral manages to package all of this into one. The Palermo Cathedral was built in 1185, which is […]
09
Aug
Aug
From official pre-booked tickets to finding the best tour, here is every way that you can skip the line at the Colosseum in Rome.
08
Aug
Aug
I have no loving words to bestow upon chinotto. To me, it is an Italian drink without redemption. Chinotto is baffling. Deeply bitter, darkly colored, and too lightly carbonated, I can’t stomach the liquid for long enough to find any complexity in its flavors. The drink is made with the fruit of a chinotto tree […]
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Aug
Aug
There are two airports in Rome, but the most improved (by far) is Fiumicino. The main Rome airport has a new international area with seriously good food. Top of my list to try was Attimi by Heinz Beck. The chef is most famous for La Pergola, which is the only restaurant in Rome with three […]
02
Aug
Aug
Updated July 2024 Rome in summer sounds like a dream, but it can actually be a bit hot and frustrating. It is also one of the most popular times to come to Rome, so you will be dealing with crowds and competition for hotels and prime restaurant reservations. So, how can you make the most […]
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Jul
A review of Kiwi Taxi Rome airport transfer service