An Insider's Guide to La Dolce Vita
For those who want to experience the glory of Ancient Rome, there’s nothing better than paying a visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. These remarkable archeological sites are a testament to the wealth and power of the ancient empire, the ingenuity of Roman engineering and ultimately a reminder…
The topic of wine bars in Rome is one I’m pretty passionate about: I’ve written about my favorite Roman enotecas for Fodor’s, Culture Trip and The HUNT Rome but I have never had ample space to do justice to the Eternal City’s wonderful enological heritage and traditions. Top Ten Lists…
Rome may be infamous for its woeful traffic situation but Italians are well versed in l’arte d’arrangiarsi. When you live in Italy, you learn to be savvy. Things tend to function a little bit differently here and ordinary tasks, like mailing an envelope, paying a bill or even getting from…
There are so many wonderful things about living in Rome, from the relaxed lifestyle and the city’s longstanding culinary heritage to art and history around every corner and a seemingly infinite amount of cultural attractions that will keep you enthralled for a lifetime. Another huge plus: the weather. The Eternal…
I became enamored with Fornasetti’s mind and imaginative creations from the moment I laid eyes on one of his hypnotic illustrations of Lina Cavalieri’s face. Her gaze was expressionless, with melancholy eyes that stared unflinchingly back at mine, and beguiling like that of the Mona Lisa, except more feminine. Lina…
I blame my Italian heritage for my undying love of carbohydrates. I grew up eating penne, fusilli or tortellini each night at dinner and truth be told, I have no desire to be weaned off pasta. Few dishes can compete with the satisfaction of a comforting bowl of noodles and…
Rome is well known for being one of the world’s most enchanting cities but it has a particularly evocative atmosphere in the summertime when many of its most beautiful venues provide the backdrop for various forms of cultural entertainment. From opera within an ancient Roman bath complex and open-air film screenings on…