If there’s one thing I’ve learned after living in Rome for more than ten years, it’s that April has a way of waking the city up. Not in some poetic “springtime in the air” kind of way—but in the real, buzzing, street-full-of-life kind of way. The piazzas stay lighter later, the artichokes are still in […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’ve ever wandered through Venice, stopping only to admire the light on the canals and the tiny shops that still hold on between the souvenir stands, then you have also probably also paused to order a spritz. Unless you specifically asked for it, chances are they didn’t automatically hand you a neon-orange Aperol bomb. […]
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Mar
Mar
The best thing about Rome is that there is no way you have seen it all. After 15 years, I am still uncovering secret corners of the city. All it takes is a bit of curiosity (and sometime perseverance to actually speak to the right human) and you can gain access to incredible unexpected treasures. […]
Rome, Things to Do in Rome
15 Incredible Things to Do in Rome in March 2025 – Events, Festivals & Hidden Gems
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Mar
Mar
March in Rome is pure magic. As winter fades and spring begins to bloom (yes, we have the first flowers on the trees!), the Eternal City comes alive. Whether you’re wandering through the ancient ruins to see historic reenactments, sipping espresso between throwing handfuls of confetti in the piazza, or catching a once-year-opening of a […]
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Jan
Jan
When Litro announced it was closing last year, I felt a tug at the heartstrings: another former haunt bites the dust. Rome is usually slow to change, but we have watched a few favorite spots shutter over the years and it was a shame to lose a favorite wine bar. However, they announced in the […]
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Nov
Nov
Rome is covered in scaffolding right now. The city has been under construction for months, frustrating visitors and residents alike. Nearly every fountain, piazza, and monument has been subject to restoration- all in the name of the Jubilee. Pope Francis has declared 2025 a holy year, meaning the city can expect as many as 25 […]
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Jul
Jul
I see Rome making slightly more of an effort post-pandemic to be a city for the people. There are bike lanes appearing sporadically and plenty of pedestrianized areas of the center. With the upcoming Jubilee year, and the millions of pilgrims it will bring, there are also some new pedestrian passageways in the works. However, […]
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Jul
Jul
If you wander through an Italian city or village, you might spot the occasional bow tied outside an apartment door. This ‘Fiocco Nascita’ is a birth announcement – letting the world outside know that a new little person has arrived. A birth ribbon tends to be pink or blue to indicate the arrival of a […]