Updated: April 2024 Have an early flight of the Rome airport? Many of the transatlantic flights leave first thing in the morning, which makes getting to FCO three hours early feel like a bit of stretch if it means leaving your central Rome accommodation at 4 am. Flying out super early in the morning or […]
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Updated: April 2024 One of the questions I get asked most often about Rome is about Trastevere restaurants and where to eat in the area. Perhaps it is because more and more people are drawn to stay in Trastevere, or maybe you simply want to spend a day wandering and soaking up the atmosphere in […]
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Updated: May 2024 The masterful statue of David by Michelangelo is honestly a must-see in Florence. It is truly an incredible piece of art in a stunning setting, but that also means that pretty much everyone else visiting Florence also wants to see the sculpture. Luckily, you can buy tickets ahead of time to skip […]
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Rome has no shortage of shops offering gorgeous Made in Italy goods but it is becoming harder and harder to find stores that make their own products in the heart of Rome. Luckily, some do still exist and one of the most charming summer shopping experiences is at Di San Giacomo – a handmade sandal […]
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It is easy to see why Drink Kong is suddenly the most talked about cocktail bar in Rome. It is dark and slick and full of cool people drinking complex and tasty creations. There is neon in all the right places and not-quite-enough seating so that the very fact you got through the door feels […]
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If you are planning to arrive in or leave Rome on a cruise, you will actually be traveling from Civitavecchia – a port town that is located 50 miles outside of the city center. The seaside town is the port of call for cruise ships but you will need about an hour to get between […]
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The area around the Vatican has been undergoing a welcome change, with newer bars and restaurants moving in and transforming the touristy blocks around the major attraction into a part of Rome you actually really do want to hang out in. One of my favorite newer places to eat near the Vatican in L’Osteria Birra […]
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You can almost always smell Biscottificio Innocenti before you see it. The cookie shop is tucked away down a quiet Trastevere street but the aroma of freshly baked sweets is enough to draw you down the cobblestone lane, away from the busy hubbub of the rest of the neighborhood. There are cookies and then there […]