Now, let me first say that there are lots of Italian fashion choices that are refined and absolutely lovely. There are other Italian fashion trends that I do NOT understand. No matter how hard I try, or how many people I see rocking the look, it does not make sartorial sense. Take for instance the […]
Author Archives: Natalie
I’m here! I haven’t forgotten! I’m just working in the city right now… And the Roman commute is killing me. Basically, if you want to get on a bus/metro/tram at rush hour, you casually elbow your way towards the curb. Strategically position yourself, then PUSH when the public transportation arrives.
Last night, we had a RIDICULOUS storm. News agency are reporting that 80,000 lightning strikes hit northern Italy in 24 hours, and we had our fair share of bolts in Rome. In a city where many commuters zip around on motorini, inclement weather is not exactly desirable. That’s why some people opt for the all-terrain, […]
After eating at both San Crispino and Grom within 15 minutes, we had officially had a lot of gelato. BUT on E’s Great Gelato Tour you can always find room for more. San Crispino and Grom are only about a 2 minutes walk apart. That is a very little time to eat a lot of […]
Stop two on E’s great gelato tour: Grom. Grom feels American because it feels cookie-cutter. Grom is not a Roman institution, it is a chain and didn’t open its first location in the eternal city until earlier this year. Grom rotates its flavors monthly, which is less often than most of the smaller shops. Here […]
San Crispino is a must stop when it comes to sampling the best gelato in Rome, which is why one of my first ever blog posts after moving to here was a rave review of their lemon gelato. Those on an Eat, Pray, Love quest always find themselves at San Crispino. Elizabeth Gilbert immortalized the gelateria […]
I love my Roman apartment. I am 99.9% ready to sign another year lease tomorrow. But there is just that 0.01% of me that wishes I lived here: Fun tip that I heard recently: If you are trying to select an apartment in Rome, make sure it is on the fourth floor or above. That […]
Piazza Navona is a must-see in Rome. The famous square hosts some of the most beautiful fountains in Rome. Though, one Roman man tried to do some serious damage to the Moor Fountain at the south end of Piazza Navona last week. In addition to countless art sellers, the Brazilian embassy and plenty of tourists, […]