Straforno – a pizzeria in north-east Rome – has gone straight onto my list of options for the best pizza in Rome after a night out in this neighbourhood restaurant in San Basilio. During lockdown in Italy, Straforno decided to temporarily close its doors. However, I was delighted to learn this week that Straforno will…
It’s never been easier to explore Rome from the comfort of your own home – with the right resources and a bit of imagination! Armchair travel is the latest way to visit your favourite cities without catching a flight or even crossing town, whatever the weather or time of year. This virtual Rome tour will…
If you’re looking for the best cocktail bars in Rome, you’ve come to the right place. This list of the best cocktail bars in Rome has been compiled from years of exploring Rome’s bar scene, updated for 2020 with prices and new openings. Including a mix of new and old Rome cocktail bars, I’m proud…
Best vintage stores in Rome – why buy vintage? Ten years ago, acquiring great vintage pieces in Rome was expensive and time consuming. There were a few premium resellers, but – well – to put it bluntly – they wanted a lot of money for their old stuff. But as vintage appreciation has increased in…
How to see the rose petal shower in the Pantheon, Rome, at Pentecost The rose petal shower or pioggia della rose in the Pantheon in Rome, a stunning spectacle featuring the falling of real red rose petals, takes place every year at Pentecost, exactly 49 days after Easter Sunday. In the following post, I explain…
This guide to the best beaches near Rome, Italy focuses on the Rome beaches which are easy to reach with public transport, travelling there and back within a day. While the county of Lazio has some outstandingly attractive beaches including the Latina beaches of the Pontine islands and Sabaudia in the south, these are not…
Costrini Italian Flavor, a delicatessen, lunch spot and trattoria in Rome’s Nomentana – Conca d’Oro neighbourhood offering a taste of Abruzzo, is a place for all seasons. During this unusual period of lockdown in Rome, Costrini continues to serve its customers through its delicatessen, selling fresh products including cheeses, cold cuts and more, plus store…
Tiber Island, or Isola Tiberina, is a charming island in the middle of the Tiber river in Rome. Today Tiber Island Rome hosts restaurants, bars, a historic basilica and a hospital all year round; pop-up bars and outdoor cinema in the summer; and is a great place to stroll any time, joining Rome’s Jewish Ghetto…
If you’re looking for a list of romantic restaurants in Rome, you’ve come to the right place. This post rounds up 16 of the most romantic dinner options in Rome for every budget. So don’t worry if it’s a first date or a Golden Wedding Anniversary – what follows is a selection of divine places…
Drink Kong, a cocktail bar in Rome serving fusion food, was elected one of the world’s best bars last year – giving you another reason to put this pinnacle of Rome cocktail bars on your list of essential places to try in Rome. While Italy is in lockdown, I can only dream of Drink Kong’s…
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