Pasticerria Tonolo is one of the most famous pastry shops in Venice. While it can be hard to say no to gelato, in Venice I always prefer to find a chocolate fix and Tonolo has an amazing selection of sweets. Located in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, past L’Accademia if you are coming from San Marco, Tonolo […]
Author Archives: Natalie
29
Jan
Jan
The best way to travel between Rome and Venice is by train. The two Italian cities are connected by a high-speed rail network which makes the trip easy and convenient. Not only can you avoid the stress of dealing with airports, but you will also likely save money and be able to take in the […]
29
Jan
Jan
Venice is surrounded by water, which changes with the tides as the lagoon ebbs and flows. As romantic as the lagoon views are, the canals are also filled with motorboats and gondolas a-plenty, so it can be normal to wonder if it is safe to drink the tap water in Venice. Don’t worry – yes, […]
25
Jan
Jan
A lot of people who are planning a short trip to Rome ask if it is possible to visit the Colosseum and Vatican in one day. I am a big advocate for spending more time in Rome so you can discover the city, but I understand that time constraints (and a shortage of vacation days) […]
23
Jan
Jan
I am going to go ahead and just say it: most of the coffee in Italy is bad. Some of it is terrible. However, there is some hope that things are changing so I keep a running list of where to find the best coffee in Rome. Despite what you may have heard, Italian coffee […]
19
Jan
Jan
It is happening. The first Rome Starbucks is set to open in 2020 in Prati, very close to Vatican City. There have been rumors of Starbucks coming to Rome for many years, but the brand shied away from opening cafes in Italy until finally taking the plunge with its first-ever Italian Starbucks in Milan in […]
16
Jan
Jan
Rome has two airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino. Fiumicino, also sometimes known as Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, is the main international airport and is much busier compared to smaller Ciampino Airport. Ciampino Airport in Rome is not a glamorous flying experience (it is usually used only by low-cost carriers) but its compact size can have its […]
13
Jan
Jan
It is impossible to talk about food in Italy without talking about pasta. There is dried pasta, and fresh pasta, in hundred of shapes with a range of toppings. So where, exactly do you find the best pasta in Rome? That depends on what pasta dish you want to eat. There are four classic Roman […]