Photos that prove Rome is perfect in May.
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May
May
You could easily spend a lifetime on the small alleyways and back canals of Venice. But it would be a shame not to explore slightly farther afield, across the lagoon. On our last trip to Venice, we finally made it to Murano for the day. And to be honest, we didn’t need allllll day. We […]
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May
May
I was struck by Essenzialmente Laura as I walked down Via dei Coronari. The street is filled with blooming jasmine, but this small shop smells even sweeter. I have never been one for powerful scents. I prefer light, fresh and natural perfumes. Laura Bosetti Tonatto creates just that. She has created perfumes inspired by the […]
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May
May
Rome’s Tiber river twists and turns, and cuts through the city as it damn well pleases.
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May
May
How to get a rare look inside the palazzi of Rome.
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May
May
When I moved to Rome, I would drag everyone out to Cipro and force them into a small shop with flaking paint to dine on pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice). Pizzarium has since gone under a renovation and expansion, but my rule remains unchanged: you can’t leave Rome without trying this pizza. This […]
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May
May
Palazzo Barberini is one of the most overlooked art museums in Rome. The 17th-century palace is incredibly centrally located – just around the corner from the quattro fontane and a few streets over from the Trevi Fountain. I think part of my hesitation was the name of its gallery – Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica. Old art. Plenty […]
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May
May
Tuscany is the perfect place to eat. And after inhaling plate after plate of incredible food, you might even want to give eating a break, and cook a little bit yourself. Hotel Casafrassi is nestled above olive groves and vineyards outside of Siena, deep in Chianti country. The agriturismo is set in an 18th century […]