Want to skip the crowds and live like a local? Here’s what to do in Rome with 48 hours.
Author Archives: Natalie
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An architectural optical illusion in the heart of a Roman palace.
20
Mar
Mar
The longer days are making me happy. I looked up the other evening as I walked into my apartment and realized that it the sky was still light and I was home. There is no better feeling in the world then a small bit of daylight all to yourself. With spring beckoning, we were thrilled with an […]
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Il Maritozzaro is a local coffee bar in Trastevere famous for marritozzo – a Roman pastry.
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Where to find the best gelato in Rome.
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Did you know that Rome gets more rain than London? It’s true. It just comes all at once. Luckily, Rome looks good in the rain. There is a saying, particular to March: Marzo cambia sette cappelli al giorno. (March changes its hat 7 times a day). We have had positively spring like weather for the […]
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Mar
Mar
As much as I love to plan, life sometimes gets in the way. That is how a recent weekend away in Florence turned into a day trip. Luckily, Florence is an easy day trip from Rome. Just 1.5 hours away by (fast) train, the city is accessible if you are craving a break from Rome, or […]
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Mar
Mar
I gave up on hamburgers in Rome a long time ago. I was also a vegetarian until I moved here, so giving up hamburgers really wasn’t all that difficult. But sometimes you really just want a beer and a burger. Or three. (Beers, not burgers). Enter Hopside: a great little pub with craft beer on […]