Chain stores are beginning to proliferate in Rome. Many Roman teenagers would would be hard pressed to think of doing something other than spend their weekends at the suburban malls, packed into PULL&BEAR and breaking only to eat at McDonald’s. However, there are spots of shopping sunshine among the international conglomerates, and one of my favorite buying experiences is […]
Category Archives: Rome
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Mar
Mar
I rely on Uber a bit too much in Rome… mainly because the attitude I get from many of Rome’s taxi drivers. But trying to take an Uber XL to Pianostrada was the wrong choice. The poor van driver tried valiantly to navigate the vicoli (alleys) of Trastevere, before I told him to stop and let […]
25
Mar
Mar
The colosseo is an integral part of Rome’s skyline, but have you ever looked out across the city from inside?
22
Mar
Mar
Want to skip the crowds and live like a local? Here’s what to do in Rome with 48 hours.
21
Mar
Mar
An architectural optical illusion in the heart of a Roman palace.
20
Mar
Mar
The longer days are making me happy. I looked up the other evening as I walked into my apartment and realized that it the sky was still light and I was home. There is no better feeling in the world then a small bit of daylight all to yourself. With spring beckoning, we were thrilled with an […]
18
Mar
Mar
Il Maritozzaro is a local coffee bar in Trastevere famous for marritozzo – a Roman pastry.
16
Mar
Mar
Where to find the best gelato in Rome.