The city of Rome has banned sitting on the Spanish Steps – a pastime that was popular with visitors and locals alike. Now the stairs look like this: Abandoned. According to the news site, ANSA, the decision was made by local police as part of their work to enforce the city’s stricter new rules on […]
Category Archives: Rome
05
Aug
Aug
The Eternal City has an incredible skyline and world-famous monuments, so it should be no surprise that there are also plenty of gorgeous rooftop bars in Rome where you can enjoy the sunset over a drink. Heading up to these terraces is one of my favorite summer activities – but there are actually a few […]
01
Aug
Aug
August is not a bad time to visit Rome, despite what some people might tell you. The only things you need to be prepared for are the heat and the closures. Many Italians take most of August off, so a lot of businesses (including restaurants and shops) close for several weeks between early August and […]
29
Jul
Jul
The first meal I ate after stepping off an overnight transatlantic flight was glorious. Fresh fettuccine smothered in an anchovy, bread crumb and tomato sauce that was topped with salty pecorino cheese. The pasta papone is the signature dish of the new Mastro Papone seafood stall in the bustling Testaccio Market. Mercato di Testaccio is […]
22
Jul
Jul
I have taken quite a few tours of Rome over the last few years. I have traversed the city on Vespa and donned a hard hat to go underground into Nero’s Domus Aurea – but in eight years I had never taken a bike tour of Rome until a few months ago. What I realized […]
18
Jul
Jul
Galleria Borghese is one of the best art museums in Rome. It is also one of the only Rome attractions where you are 100% required to prebook your entrance and you cannot purchase tickets at the museum itself. So how, exactly, do you get Galleria Borghese tickets? Well, you can do it by phone, email, […]
13
Jul
Jul
When summer arrives in Rome, the city tends to move outside. AC can be weak in these parts and most Romans take advantage of the cooler evening air with outdoor events and sunset drinks. I love going to rooftop bars in Rome because each of the terraces offers a different view and a specific vibe. […]
11
Jul
Jul
It can be hard to eat well near the Trevi Fountain, but the area has been changing recently and one of the most exciting new openings has been Piccolo Buco – a tiny, modern pizzeria a one minute walk from the thundering fountain. When my family recently came to visit Rome, they stayed just down […]