Christmas concerts and wine festivals – what is on in Rome this month!
Category Archives: Rome
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Updated 16 June 2021 Planning to do a spot of shopping in Rome? The shopping area of the historic center is one of the most beautiful parts of the city and a perfect place to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. (And shop for yourself as well, naturally). While you can definitely find a […]
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Walking into Latteria Studio is like visiting your coolest friend’s new house. You know the friend I am talking about. That one who has traveled everywhere, picked up bits and pieces here and there, pulled out incredible finds at thrift shops, and always has the best taste. As the days get the shorter, the nights […]
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There is a lot happening on Via Alessandro Volta right now. Recently, it was the re-imagining of the old tavola calda into Taverna Volpetti. Then last month a new shop popped up a few doors down. Cheerful Assemblea has a window front that is too whimsical to resist. “Is that the shop with all the […]
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I love to leverage any Roman weather as a reason to relax more — with a glass of wine in hand. And whether you like trendy vibes, natural wines, or classic enoteca style, there is a wine bar in Rome to suit every taste. I love wine. I loved California wine when I lived in California, and […]
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The first time I got my haircut in Rome, I went armed with elementary Italian. I had been scoping out the salon for weeks, slowly passing by and peering inside to make sure the clients were coming out with decent cuts. Then, as I sat in the chair myself, I told the nice woman cutting […]
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Silvana is basically my new hero. Because she has created this amazing workshop filled with the reclaimed vintage furniture of my dreams. She used to have a stall at the Porta Portese flea market. Then, she disappeared. When I spotted her Binario 4 stand at the Roma Outdoor festival, my resolve hardened. I was determined to […]
Rome, Things to Do in Rome, Unexpected Rome
Unexpected Rome: Ospedale Nuovo Regina Margherita in Trastevere
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Former cloisters offer a tranquil retreat in the middle of Trastevere.