Traveling and Eating in Italy while Pregnant

Updated: April 2024 You’re pregnant! And going to Italy! Those two things are both totally awesome – congrats! But what about eating in Italy while pregnant? Or just traveling around in general when you are expecting? I recently went through the experience of being pregnant in Italy and it was pretty great. Well, actually this […]

Unexpected Rome: Secret Passage Near Campo de’ Fiori

Campo de’ Fiori is probably one of the most visited sites in all of Rome. The must-see market still has some traditional stalls, but the outdoor space is slowly being taken over by souvenir sellers and food stands hawking fake truffle spread. In the center of all this hubbub, there is a tiny secret passageway full […]

L8 Boutique: Apartment-Style Hotel in Bologna, Italy

I hadn’t left Rome since October. And there is nothing wrong with Rome, but six months might be the longest I have ever gone without so much as a day trip. After a winter of snow (!) and never-ending rain, we were itching to get out of the city. Bologna is my favorite eating city […]