The area around the Vatican has been undergoing a welcome change, with newer bars and restaurants moving in and transforming the touristy blocks around the major attraction into a part of Rome you actually really do want to hang out in. One of my favorite newer places to eat near the Vatican in L’Osteria Birra […]
Category Archives: Rome
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May
May
Unfortunately, Rome has suspended its free first Sunday of the month for the city museums and monuments. Luckily, there are some incredible free things to do in Rome all of the time – including the Mario Praz Museum. Mario Praz was a writer, literature professor, and art critic who was born in Rome in 1896. […]
23
May
May
When we were in Venice last week, my husband and I both stopped in our tracks when we were crossing over one of the city’s numerous bridges. “Is that a Banksy?” we both asked at the same time. Was Banksy in Venice? The mural, which can be found at the bridge leading to Campo San […]
22
May
May
Updated 28 May 2021 One of the great joys in Rome is never knowing what you might find around the next corner. Wandering with no itinerary can lead to some incredible Roman Holiday moments with unexpected hidden gems. However, when it comes to eating out in the Eternal City, planning ahead is always a good […]
21
May
May
UPDATE 2025: Marigold is permanently closed as Domenico and Sofie move on to other things. We are sad to lose a beloved spot, but happy for all the success they had! To say I was excited about the long-awaited opening of Marigold Roma would be an understatement. Sofie and Domenico have been cooking up some […]
19
May
May
Every Rome neighborhood has its own mercato rione (neighborhood market), so there is no shortage of choice when it comes to shopping for fresh food in the city. But there is something particularly special about the Circo Massimo Farmer’s Market, which opens every weekend on a quiet street behind the Palatine Hill. Farmers from the […]
09
May
May
Updated: April 2024 Planning out where to stay in Rome is a bit of an art form in terms of balancing where to stay with how much to pay. That being said, you don’t have to pick a luxury hotel to find fantastic accommodation in Rome. In fact, there are great hotels in Rome for […]
06
May
May
It is strange to me to name a museum Museo della Via Ostiense – essentially: the Ostiense St. Museum – but then again, this free museum is pretty strange itself. And in fairness, the name is very descriptive. The museum sits right smack dab in the middle of one of Rome’s busiest traffic roundabouts on […]