Dear reader, Hello again. Have you had cicoria yet? No? Well, I do recommend that you get on that if you want to be ready for the most romantic time of year in a very romantic city: Valentine’s Day in Rome! Sure, you might not equate dark leafy greens with the celebration of love, but… I do. Because in case it hadn’t been clear, I love cicoria. In case you subscribe to more traditional forms and expressions of love and romance, maybe you’ll identify a little more readily with my next suggestion for spending la festa di San Valentino in Rome: un cappuccino e un cornetto al bar (a cappuccino wi ..read more

After a long wait and countless rumors, Starbucks has made an announcement: “Yes, we are opening our first store in Rome.” The location is still not clear, but most likely, it will be near the Vatican Museums. There are talks about a second store opening near the Spanish Steps as well. The first location is set to open in September of 2020. You would not even consider this news back home, but here, in Italy, it is a huge deal. Italians love their coffee, and most importantly, love their coffee culture. So a big chain like Starbucks landing, and setting up shop in the Eternal City, goes against ..read more

Dear readers, hello there. Or, should I say, buongiorno / buon pomeriggio / buonasera, depending on when you find yourself reading this. I am delighted to cross paths with you here. My name is Christina (pardon the ‘h’: I’m Canadian) and I am pleased to meet you. Piacere di conoscerti (or conoscerLa, as the case may be). Since this is our first meeting, please allow me to tell you two important details about myself:   1. I have been vegan for 16 years; 2. I love cicoria and croissants—and I’ve even eaten them in the same meal.   Perhaps the latter appears to be a non-sequitur in relation to th ..read more

Happy customers expressing their satisfaction by leaving notes and drawings on the walls of the joint.Rome has so much to offer that sometimes it’s just overwhelming. Tons of things to do and places to visit in Rome, but very limited time to do it. Fatigue and hunger set in, and next thing you know you’re exhausted, you stop paying attention, wander off and get lost. To prevent this from happening, you have to be well nourished. But where do you eat if you only have, say half-hour between the tours? The answer is easy, you go to the hole-in-the-wall sandwich or street food joints of which Rome ..read more

Best Markets in Rome As you’ll have noticed, it’s almost impossible to visit Rome in just a few days. That is, of course, because it has so much to offer. However, if you’re staying for the weekend, we highly recommend you visit some of the best markets in Rome. This way, once you go back home, you can really say to have experienced Rome like a local. Some of the markets you’ll see on our list sell food, some others sell clothing, some do both. A number of markets are open throughout the week, while others only on Sundays. Read on if you want to make your Rome experience unique! Best Markets i ..read more

Christmas in Rome If you booked your trip to Rome during Christmas time, you’re in luck! Of course Rome is stunning at any time of year, but on Christmas, Rome is full of magic that will make your stay unforgettable. Read on to learn more about the Christmas season in Rome, as well as Christmas traditions, Christmas food and the most beautiful places you must visit on your Roman holiday. If you are in Rome right now, check out our Christmas Walking Tour Of Rome. Experience the magic of the most wonderful time of the year! Take a stroll around the historical center of Rome, and you will soon re ..read more

Vegan Places in Rome Traveling to a foreign country can be hard if you need to follow certain dietary restrictions, or just want to for ethical reasons. To the eyes of many, Rome is the home of amatriciana or carbonara pasta, foods that contain meat, eggs, or both. However, Rome is so much more than this. As of 2018, progressive cuisine has reached the Eternal City as well. With time, we’ve been able to master vegan and vegetarian options and include them in our everyday menus. For this reason, we’re excited to share with you some of the best vegan places in Rome. In our opinion, of course. No ..read more

Common Tourist Mistakes Language barriers can be a hassle for people who are not that used to travel around the world. In fact, it often happens that while you say something in your language, you actually mean a completely different thing in the language of the country you’re visiting. In Italy, this often happens regarding food – surprising, right? ;D. However, worry not, we’re here to help you! Keep reading to learn how to avoid some of the common tourist mistakes made while in Italy. Common Tourist Mistake #1: “Let’s go to a bar for a couple drinks!” Truth is, bars in Italy don’t sell alcoh ..read more

What’s pizza al taglio There are all sorts of pizzerias and pizza restaurants in Rome. Roman and Neapolitan, focaccia and pinsa, but the most convenient, especially if you’re just trying to have a quick bite, is pizza al taglio. In these joints, pizza is usually sold by weight, always freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Pizza al taglio is the most common type of pizzeria in Italy, and can be found from Genoa to Venice and from Milan to Rome. Pizza al taglio is the place to go for a quick lunch, or to order giant pizza pies for special occasions and, of course, this is where local kids go a ..read more

Top 5 restaurants in Rome The Top 5 restaurants in Rome is a real challenge to identify, as the city could be considered one huge, open air restaurant! Nevertheless, we have managed to find the most delicious ones in town in order for you to plan your meals in advance and be sure to taste the typical roman cuisine (and not only). Planning is needed as Rome is unquestionably a food city, where you can find plenty of different places where you can eat or simply have a snack between meals as most of the locals do. Aperitivo is a must, can’t live the Eternal City without getting a taste of it! Lea ..read more