October is easily one of my favorites months to be in Rome. The weather is perfect – chilly in the mornings and evenings, but still sunny most of the days. We even are sometimes blessed with an “ottobrata Romana” or Indian Summer. However, I won’t lie: my heart skipped a beat when I realized it […]
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There is no shortage of incredible museums in Italy. But while most people imagine strolling the halls of the Vatican or browsing through the renowned Uffizi, my favorite stops are always the house museums. In Rome, these include the H.C. Andersen Museum and Giorgio di Chirico House Museum by the Spanish Steps. On a recent […]
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It literally took me several years, many phone calls, a google search for legal advice and a couple of registered letters to figure out internet contracts in Italy. While Wi-Fi coverage is growing in the bel paese, it does not come close to matching the easy connectivity you can find in countries like the US […]
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Rome can be a fantastic city to eat in, particularly if you have three hours for a Sunday lunch. But after a long week of cooking and entertaining, many restaurants take Monday off. Here’s where to eat in Rome on a Monday if you are looking for a table at the beginning of the week. […]
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A perfect Roman bar for a few drinks and good conversation.
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What to see, do and eat in the Sicily town of Cefalu and where to stay if you plan on making it more than a day trip from Palermo.
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Rome’s Nuovo Sacher Cinema is a 1930s theater that now shows indie flicks and art films.
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The center of Rome remains the preferred stomping ground for well-heeled visitors and well-established families, but with several large universities, Rome also has a thriving student population living within the city. The most popular neighborhoods for students in Rome tend to combine vicinity to classes with affordable living and plenty of nightlife options. Still central, […]