Unfortunately, Rome has suspended its free first Sunday of the month for the city museums and monuments. Luckily, there are some incredible free things to do in Rome all of the time – including the Mario Praz Museum. Mario Praz was a writer, literature professor, and art critic who was born in Rome in 1896. […]
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May
There is nowhere like Venice which means, by definition, there is nowhere like San Marco – the very heart of the city of canals. St. Mark’s Square is easily the most visited part of the city so you will be in A LOT of company if visit. However, visiting St. Marks at night is an […]
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May
May
Venice is the Italian city that is having the toughest battle with over-tourism. The small city of canals can be overrun with groups who arrive for the day and flock to the main square. The number one sight to see? Piazza San Marco. So, if you want to get inside Venice’s most famous church, it […]
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May
May
When we were in Venice last week, my husband and I both stopped in our tracks when we were crossing over one of the city’s numerous bridges. “Is that a Banksy?” we both asked at the same time. Was Banksy in Venice? The mural, which can be found at the bridge leading to Campo San […]
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May
May
Updated 28 May 2021 One of the great joys in Rome is never knowing what you might find around the next corner. Wandering with no itinerary can lead to some incredible Roman Holiday moments with unexpected hidden gems. However, when it comes to eating out in the Eternal City, planning ahead is always a good […]
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May
May
UPDATE 2025: Marigold is permanently closed as Domenico and Sofie move on to other things. We are sad to lose a beloved spot, but happy for all the success they had! To say I was excited about the long-awaited opening of Marigold Roma would be an understatement. Sofie and Domenico have been cooking up some […]
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May
May
Every Rome neighborhood has its own mercato rione (neighborhood market), so there is no shortage of choice when it comes to shopping for fresh food in the city. But there is something particularly special about the Circo Massimo Farmer’s Market, which opens every weekend on a quiet street behind the Palatine Hill. Farmers from the […]
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May
May
The recently restored Rialto Bridge is one of the most famous things to see in Venice. The gleaming white bridge arches across the Grand Canal near St. Mark’s square, making it one of the most-frequented bridges in the city. As much as I love to catch a sight of it every time I go back […]