In 2022, everything in Italy is open. The country has phased out its restrictive ‘Green Pass’ that required proof of three doses to eat in restaurants or even use public transportation. Now, all you need to enter Italy is proof of approved vaccinations or a negative test. However, I want to update you on the […]
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May
May
When I first arrived in Italy, I was confused by the lack of thrift stores. There are not many charity shops in Italy and I was not sure where to buy used goods to furnish a house in a new country in an affordable and sustainable way. I ended up with a lot of Rome […]
29
Apr
Apr
There are famous butcher shops in Rome but none are as beautiful as Macelleria Angelo Feroci. Is it weird to call a butcher shop beautiful? Probably. But you will understand as soon as you walk by the tall windows. The shop first opened in 1923 and it has an enviable location between the Pantheon and […]
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Apr
Apr
Perhaps you have noticed that I enjoy food. I like to shop at markets, try new cooking classes, and seek out the very best restaurants in Rome. I also hate wasting food. That is why I was thrilled to discover Too Good to Go. Too Good to Go is an app that allows grocery […]
09
Apr
Apr
The area around Piazza Navona and Chiostro del Bramante is a beautiful tangle of Roman streets splaying and snaking through the center of the city. While there are absolutely some lovely shops and businesses here, there have also been some closures of beloved institutions like Bar della Pace and Etabli. I love this central part […]
05
Jan
Jan
Want to have a little light hearted Roman fun? Spice up a trip to the Eternal City with a chuckle after soaking up the history? After hearing many a pun in my Roman years, I can honestly say that these are the 10 best Rome jokes around — with a bonus silly poem at the […]
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Dec
Dec
In Rome, pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) and crispy thin pizza tonda (round pizza) are equally popular. Throw in a bit of pinsa (Roman flatbread), and the savory options are nearly limitless. However, there is also such a thing as sweet pizza that can be served for desserts. You will usually find this […]
12
Nov
Nov
When I first started dating my husband in 2011, he told me to meet him at Bar San Calisto. He said this in an offhand way as if he had just suggested we see each other on the front steps of the Pantheon or some other landmark. Rome is full of thousands of bars, I […]