This is Day 16 of lockdown in Italy and we are feeling worn down by the constant bad news from all over the world, but particularly here. We are comforted to see more people in more countries taking this seriously but we are also horrified by the number of cases and deaths that seems to […]
Category Archives: Rome
Films have always offered a kind of escapism. From vintage classics to modern cinema marvels, movies about Rome can transport you to the Eternal City from anywhere in the world. Not only is Rome ridiculously picturesque, but the city also has a long tradition with filmmaking. It has been the set of some of Italy’s […]
With all of Italy currently on lockdown, every single restaurant in the country has closed. Supermarkets and some markets remain open with limited hours. However, if you want to respect the quarantine and stay inside as much as possible, there are several options for staying well-fed with food delivery in Rome. There are multiple food […]
The government of Italy announced late on 9 March that the entire country would be subject to the same rules which apply to areas previously known as “red zones.” This has been referred to in the press as Italy on lockdown, but it was not clear what that means. Here is the letter I wrote […]
Updated 9 April: After more than 30 days in a full national lockdown, Italy appears to be seeing a downward trend in infections and an upward swing in recoveries. We are cautiously optimistic of the news but things continue to develop and change so quickly here in Rome that I have decided to keep all […]
I have thrown my fair share of coins into the Trevi Fountain. In fact, I make a point of tossing in a few cents whenever I find myself in the area. Even though I find myself unable to resist the romantic story behind the coin toss – I have often wondered exactly where the money […]
Via del Governo Vecchio is one of my favorite streets in Rome. The street near Piazza Navona is one of the best places for shopping in Rome, but it is also filled with charming wine bars, vintage stores, and coffee bars that feel untouched by time. You can find Via del Governo Vecchio between Piazza […]
Testaccio has been a destination for Roman food lovers for thousands of years and its traditional, culinary prowess is still what draws most visitors to the local neighborhood. Set in a curve in the Tiber River across from Trastevere, the Rome neighborhood is just barely far enough outside the historic center to remain under the […]