You probably think you know Italian food. It’s one of the least mysterious, most familiar cuisines, available nearly everywhere. I doubt there’s anyone in the Western world who considers pasta …
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I LOVE traveling in Italy, but in some ways, it is much harder to write about famous well-known places than it is to talk about more off the beaten path …
As much as I love being self-employed, there are definitely some downsides. I miss those paid vacation days, and Christmas bonuses, but most importantly I really, really miss having health …
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Why visit Ostia Antica? It’s not like Rome doesn’t have enough ruins. It’s an enormous living museum, with history hidden around every corner. There’s weeks and weeks of ruins to …
Why do I love the buried, forgotten and creepy parts of cities so much? Why do I like nothing better than traipsing through cemeteries and photographing ruins? I’m not a …
Part of why I love Rome is that it’s full of ruins. And graves. Scores of popes, religious martrys, Renaissance artists and more are buried under Rome, not to mention …
Keats, Shelley and the Prettiest Cemetery in Rome Read More »
I am obsessed with Italian food and especially Roman food. Coming from a big Italian family I grew up on homemade meatballs, fresh lasagnas, and anise-flavored pizzeles. I never really …
How to Eat Well in Rome (And Avoid the Food Traps) Read More »
Confession Time: I came to Rome with a hidden agenda. Mike and I are considering moving to Europe next year once he gets his Italian citizenship. We haven’t decided where …
I’ve been in the process of getting my Italian citizenship since the summer of 2011. The Italian consulate in Philadelphia had a wait of a year and a half for the next …
Okay, I think I’m FINALLY done with writing about my trip so Spain, France and Italy in September and October. It took me longer to write it up then it …
It’s true: I don’t love Florence. I like it fine. It’s pretty and interesting, but it just doesn’t speak to me the way Rome or even Genoa do. I get …
I love Italy so so much. Not just because of my Italian heritage or the amazing food or the insanely rich history- although those are all pretty good reasons. Mainly …
