So many Rome regulars are trying to fill the Marigold-sized hole that was left when the beloved restaurant closed. One of the best contenders is Marzapane, which has been reborn once more. It is hidden in plain sight near Piazza del Popolo, and still somehow a bit off the classic tourist trail, which is part […]
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Rome for Easter is iconic: the Vatican is down the road and there are traditional events starting the week before the big Sunday. But if you’re visiting Rome and looking for something a little off the standard Easter path — IKONO has created a fun augmented reality egg hunt from 11 – 21 April. IKONO […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]