I myself am guilty of becoming enamored with Naples’ constant chaos. But as truly maddening the city can seem to be, it also has serene and stately attributes – most notably the stunning palace known as Palazzo Reale. The history of Naples’ Royal Palace is complicated because the region itself was ruled by so many […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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Jan
Jan
While Italy can seem like a luxury destination, there are plenty of ways to save money on your trip. In fact, Rome is the Eternal City because it continuously reuses and repurposes its history to fit its future. Do you think the Vatican could have afforded all that marble? Heck no! It stole it from […]
12
Jan
Jan
Osteria der Belli is a family-run restaurant in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood
10
Jan
Jan
There are days when everything seems exactly as they should be – and then there are other days when you need some quotes about Italy for bit of a pick-me-up. Italy has inspired thinkers, artists and writers for centuries. From the architectural to the culture, there is plenty to talk about when it comes to […]
08
Jan
Jan
It was only in 2017 that I stumbled (clawed) my way into registering for the Italian public health system. But for nearly 7 years, I always preferred to find an English speaking doctor in Rome. Even as you potentially come to grips with a new language, there are certain moments when you do not want […]
05
Jan
Jan
The Christmas season doesn’t really end until Italy’s January 6 holiday – L’epifania, or the Epiphany. But more colloquially, Italy’s January 6 holiday is known as La Befana. The Epiphany is a religious holiday which has become a national holiday in Italy. That means that businesses, schools and governments offices will all close to observe […]
01
Jan
Jan
Happy new year! As January starts in Rome, news of events for the months is sloooooowly trickling out. To get you started, here are some tips about what to do in Rome in winter. Be sure to plan enough time for both shopping (the sales start!) and plenty of museum visits to catch all the […]
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Dec
Dec
As the year comes to an end, I wanted to recap some of the most popular posts over the last 12 months. The blog entries (which now total more than 700 from the last 7 years!) cover a range of practical and comical topics about life in Rome, and exploring Italy in general. Here are […]