There is something unreal about stepping onto the grounds of Fondazione Prada in Milan. Perhaps it is the location. Set in an unassuming suburb, the beautiful architecture is at odds with its surroundings. And when you paint an entire building shimmering gold? Well, that is pretty hard to ignore against Milan’s gray skies. Fondazione Prada […]
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Music in the museum, offbeat markets and new exhibits: what to do in Rome this month.
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Some of the best pizza in Naples is now (finally) available in Rome.
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A beautifully designed Japanese fusion restaurant in one of Rome’s most elegant neighborhoods.
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I have always wanted to visit Rome’s Holy Stairs. The Scala Sancta, across from San Giovanni in Laterano, caught my eye in La Grande Bellezza – a stunning visual homage to Rome. Cinematic placement is great, but I knew I wanted to see the stairs before I saw the movie. I have been meaning to visit […]
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When I had lunch with Barbara at L’Uliveto, we compared Rome notes. I always like to compare notes because you never know what you are going to learn about this enigma of a city. When we got on the topics of museums, I mentioned that I love Centrale Montemartini. The clash of ancient Roman marble […]
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The first time I ever tried Ethiopian food, I was living in Los Angeles after college. We drove down to Awash on West Pico and suddenly everything came into focus. I was instantly and completely enamored with the flavors. When I first moved to Rome, I lived in San Lorenzo, a student-heavy quartiere that lies […]
Explore Italy, Italy, Practical Information, Public Transportation
How To Buy Train Tickets in Italy
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Your guide to the websites, ticket counters and private shops that can help you book your Italian train travel.