Category Archives: Rome

Arco degli Acetari – The Hidden Vinegar Maker’s Arch in Rome

You are going to have to trust me, but… You really should walk through this slightly suspect arch: The arch in question is Arco degli Acetari – the vinegar maker’s arch. It appears to be perpetually under construction. But if you weave past the wheel barrows and bags of cement, you will quickly arrive at […]

April 2017 Events in Rome: Your Calendar of What to Do

April 2017 what to do in Rome

March simply did not live up to its crazy weather reputation. We have been lucky enough to experience an early spring, so I have high hopes for April in Rome. With the 4-day Easter weekend looming in the middle of the month, as well as Rome’s birthday on the 21st, there will be plenty of […]

Palazzo Corsini: The Galleria Corsini Art Museum in Rome

Palazzo Corsini sits quietly along Via della Lungara in Trastevere. The sunken street, which runs parallel to the Tiber River, is on the edge of the neighborhood and easy to miss. That means Palazzo Corsini does not get a lot of traffic. Which is weird, because it is actually an incredible location. The palace sits […]

How to Find Student Accommodation in Rome

Coming to Rome as a student is insanely exciting. The city! The language! The food! The… lease? Unfortunately, Roman leases are not exactly short-term friendly.  Jimmy and I currently have a 3+2 lease, meaning a three-year lease that automatically renews for two additional years if neither party objects. But the most common lease in Italy […]

Protests Planned in Rome Ahead of European Union Anniversary 24-25 March

Most of the time, I have good news to post. Today, it is mix of good news: the EU is celebrating 60 years of existence and commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Rome. The bad news: there are protests planned in Rome. European Heads of States, Government officials and other dignitaries will be in […]