2020! I moved to Rome in 2010, so it is a bit crazy to see this number on the calendar. It is also how crazy how insanely busy Rome is at the beginning of January. The sunny winter weather has brought the crowds while they hit the streets of Rome to enjoy the final days […]
Category Archives: Rome
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Rome doesn’t have much in the way of shopping malls unless you are truly dedicated enough to hike out to the suburbs. Luckily there is some amazing shopping in Rome, right in the center of the city. For Rome’s premier shopping destination, however, you have to head to Rinascente. Rinascente is the best department store […]
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‘Tis the season for roasted chestnuts and twinkling Christmas lights in Rome. When the weather is dry, this is truly one of my favorite times to be in the Eternal City. The trees are lit up and the streets are sparkling with hanging stars and lights strung across alleyways. Rome doesn’t have a great Christmas […]
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It only takes a few minutes of walking through Garbatella to spot how different this quiet area is from the Roman districts slightly closer to the centro storico. Found three metro stops over from the Colosseum, Garbatella is preparing to celebrate its first centennial, making this destination a very young one by Eternal City standards. […]
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With the iconic ruins of the Colosseum, the fallen temples of the Roman Forum and the open oculus of the Pantheon scattered throughout the heart of the center, Rome is essentially a glorious open-air museum. However, some of the best ancient sites are hidden just below the surface or tucked away in the city’s quieter […]
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Rome is a major European capital with a semi-functioning metro system and buses that seem to be catching fire almost every other week. The public transportation situation in the Eternal City does leave a lot to be desired, so Rome was overdue for a bike-sharing solution. In cities like Barcelona and Dublin, bike sharing is […]
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Going to see Rome’s most famous attraction just became a little bit more expensive. As of November 1, 2019, Colosseum tickets cost about 30% more. The base ticket has increased from €12 to €16, whether you buy these ahead of time or choose to wait in line on the day of your visit to purchase […]
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Rome is a fabulous place to be if you want to eat Roman food. Really, we have the best. But finding the ingredients needed to whip up a non-Italian meal can be a little bit trickier. Even if you plan to cook Roman food down to the bones, you will still need to season it. […]