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 […]
Category Archives: Rome
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Hidden charges are never any fun so I’m here to tell you to expect to pay a tourist tax in Rome. This is a legitimate, legally required fee for anyone staying overnight in Rome but it can sometimes come as a surprise if your hotel or Airbnb doesn’t warn you ahead of time. To avoid […]
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While we aren’t quite on the same level as Milan’s fashion Mecca status, there are still some great places to shop in Rome. You can wander down the back alleys to find artisan workshops, take in Italian luxury brands on Via Condotti or find mega shops along Via del Corso. But my favorite shops tend […]
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Jun
Jun
The tap water in Rome is safe to drink. In fact, Rome has been known for the quality of its drinking water for more than 2,000 years, when the Ancient Romans built the aqueducts which you can still find standing around the city and the surrounding countryside. Here is what you need to know about […]
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Jun
It is incredible how much things can change when you head a few miles south. It only takes about an hour to get from Rome to Naples on the fast train and the difference in energy is instantly palpable. The city pulses to its own rhythm. Just a little bit further and you find yourself […]
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I often hear people lament that they didn’t get to do such and such when they were in Rome and my response is usually: Rome changes slowly. It will be here next time. Rome is ancient, but it has evolved into a (semi)modern European capital. Even as the city buzzes outside, there are always little […]
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Jun
Jun
Have an early flight of the Rome airport? Many of the transatlantic flights leave first thing in the morning, which makes getting to FCO three hours early feel like a bit of stretch if it means leaving your central Rome accommodation at 4 am. Flying out super early in the morning or arriving very late […]
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Jun
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One of the questions I get asked most often about Rome is about Trastevere restaurants and where to eat in the area. Perhaps it is because more and more people are drawn to stay in Trastevere, or maybe you simply want to spend a day wandering and soaking up the atmosphere in the charming Roman […]