Today I’m answering a question that I get so often from people visiting Rome—“What should I pack for fall in Rome?” To help in packing for this crazy season, I’m putting together a list of what I would bring to Rome in the autumn, focusing on the clothing pieces that will be the most versatile.
Read MoreTo celebrate our five-year anniversary, I’m sharing the photos from a photoshoot done in the place where we first met, Trastevere. It felt so special to get some gorgeous photos done in the same place it all started five years ago.
Read MoreThe stand out features of Al Cantuccio have to be the decor and the service, followed closely by the lovely, homemade food that you can just tell is made with love.
Read MoreTo celebrate my 3-year anniversary of moving to Rome and living in this crazy, beautiful city, I’m sharing what my perfect day would look. From my favorite breakfast/pizza/pasta/gelato options to where I would visit and what I would do, this is what I would consider a perfect day.
Read MoreWith a nickname like “La Grassa”, in reference to its many culinary specialties and authentic foodie culture, I knew it would be love-at-first-taste for me with Bologna.
Read MoreAfter moving to a different country, I count myself so so lucky to have traditional, Italian Sunday Lunches with Edoardo’s family, where it’s completely next level in terms of the time spent preparing and eating food. In the spirit of sharing more about what life in Italy is actually like, for the people who live and work here, I wanted to write about what a typical lunch for us.
Read MoreThis summer was crazy for a variety of reasons but it was also amazing. We spent plenty of time around Rome and its nearby beaches, I got to see my family after 10 months away from the States and my FIANCÈ proposed to me while surrounded by my family. It really couldn't get much better. Today I'm sharing that whole story along with some photos from the amazing 2 weeks we spent stateside.
Read MoreToday I’m talking about a new service I've added to my blog, a personal travel planning package that includes my recommendations for what to do, eat and see in Rome and Italy. I'll get into why I've decided to start offering this service, how I think it can help anyone looking to make the most out of their Italian experience and the logistics behind these packages.
Read MoreEating out in Italy involves a lot of pasta, pizza and predominantly Italian dishes. Besides supplementing their diet with the occasional burger or sushi, many Italians have no problem eating only Italian food day in and day out. So, while finding places that do decent Thai, Indian and Mexican food can be a real challenge, there are a few spots that I love. Keep reading for my Mexican budget picks, a Chipotle dupe and full-on restaurants with a mean margarita.
Read MoreWhat to expect out of this classic Roman neighborhood, including where to eat and drink among locals.
Read MoreThere are so many misconceptions when it comes to living in Italy and the stereotypical dolce vita is both an exaggeration and underestimation of what living in this country is like. Obviously there are positives and negatives to living in every country, but in this post I wanted to address the stereotypes that leave people wanting to move to Italy so badly, without a real idea of what it’s like living here. So here is my list of what makes up the “real” dolce vita in Italy, at least for this American ex-pat.
Read MoreToday I finally get to share a podcast episode I was featured on, giving an interview about my experience here in Rome, how I came to live here and some of my favorite spots to eat in the city.
Read MoreTo avoid spending an Italian summer locked away with AC, I’m including some beach escapes from Rome that are available by public transportation.
Read MoreWhere to visit some of Rome’s less well-known museums, for free!
Read MoreSpring in Rome is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. The whole city blossoms with the nice weather, but it’s not too hot to prevent you from enjoying the outdoors. There are so many gardens and parks around the city to visit and while I’ve previously written about some of them, here’s my consolidated list of garden favorites in Rome.
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