It is hard to find a more pedestrian heavy spot than the Largo Argentina bus stop. Visitors and locals alike pass by throughout the day, waiting for buses to Termini and beyond. If you have stood here, you have absolutely passed by Vice Gelato. Inside, I am most fascinated by the walls. Studded, icy, sparkly, […]
See Rome through Spritz colored glasses with a cocktail tour
From a jazz festival to natural wine tastings – here is what to do in Rome this month.
While Halloween is gaining in popularity, there are other Italian holidays that take precedent this week. The 1st of November is All Saints’ Day (Ognissanti), with the Day of the Dead following straight behind on November 2nd. One of the traditional foods to eat on the Italian Day of the Dead (la commemorazione dei defunti) […]
Roman markets have a good dose of character. But they literally have nothing on the free-for-all, in-your-face, food-and-people-crush that is the Neapolitan experience. Craving some fried foods, Sara and I hopped on the train for a day trip to Naples. Just off of Via Toledo, we only needed to take a short metro ride to […]
Where to find the coolest and creepiest cemeteries in Italy.
A contemporary art pop-up takes over Rome’s old army barracks.
By the time I cross Via Marmorata, I know that I am nearly home. Turning up Via Alessandro Volta, head down and aiming towards the piazza I nearly tripped over the pavement when I saw what had happened to Volpetti Piu. “Huuhhhhwhaaaaaaaat?” I managed, cartoon-style. “What. What is this?” Inside, the old tavola calda, was […]
