I have always wanted to visit Rome’s Holy Stairs. The Scala Sancta, across from San Giovanni in Laterano, caught my eye in La Grande Bellezza – a stunning visual homage to Rome. Cinematic placement is great, but I knew I wanted to see the stairs before I saw the movie. I have been meaning to visit […]
Author Archives: Natalie
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When I had lunch with Barbara at L’Uliveto, we compared Rome notes. I always like to compare notes because you never know what you are going to learn about this enigma of a city. When we got on the topics of museums, I mentioned that I love Centrale Montemartini. The clash of ancient Roman marble […]
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The first time I ever tried Ethiopian food, I was living in Los Angeles after college. We drove down to Awash on West Pico and suddenly everything came into focus. I was instantly and completely enamored with the flavors. When I first moved to Rome, I lived in San Lorenzo, a student-heavy quartiere that lies […]
Explore Italy, Italy, Practical Information, Public Transportation
How To Buy Train Tickets in Italy
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Your guide to the websites, ticket counters and private shops that can help you book your Italian train travel.
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Support local food in Rome
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Winter in Rome means ice skating next to monuments, zero crowds, hearty traditional cooking and amazing deals on hotels.
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True to its name – this wine bar is tiny. But the small size is part of the charm.
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UPDATE 2017: Starbucks Italy is about to be a reality. This could be it. 2016 could be the year that Starbucks comes to Italy. The American chain has been in talks with a Milan-based company to bring the franchise to Italy. A decision was expected in December 2015 but has finally been announced. Starbucks had previously […]