Time really does fly – and case in point is that Rome’s Central Market (Mercato Centrale) is turning one year old. The market is going to celebrate its first birthday in style and starting at 6 pm on Wednesday 8 November, everyone is invited to join the party. Much like the opening one year ago, […]
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With mild but cooler temperatures, there are plenty of November events in Rome – including film festivals and wine tastings across the city.
I grew up in California in two different worlds. There was my city life – where I could walk to the mall or hop on the bus to the beach. And then there was my country life – where the nearest supermarket was a 30 minute drive away and functional internet was but a teenage […]
Jimmy thinks I am a little bit crazy, but I told him that one of the reasons that I cannot imagine ever leaving Italy is because of olive oil. New olive oil is something I look forward to every year. And ever since I moved here, I have wanted to help with an olive harvest. […]
A guide to what to pack for a trip to Rome in the fall.
A new hotel in one of Florence’s oldest neighborhoods, Palazzo San Niccolò offers apartment style stays in a beautiful setting.
Terrazza Caffarelli is the secret terrace of the Capitoline Museums in Rome. Visiting the bar area is free, even without buying a ticket to the museums.
The best street food and restaurants near Termini – Rome’s main train station.








