It’s relatively common knowledge that Italian food is highly regional. That’s why you won’t always find carbonara outside of Rome or pesto outside of Liguria. As with all other things food related in Italy, there are regional Italian coffee drinks, too. Some of them are variations on standard coffees, some…
A thorough guide to public transportation in Rome Public transportation in Rome can be tricky to navigate. The city’s buses, metro lines, trams and trains operate at different hours, have different routes, and can be subject to closures, strikes and detours. Sometimes (read: often), ticket machines are broken, and outlets…
How to get a SIM card in Italy Coming to Italy and staying awhile? I’ve written this guide on how to get a SIM card in Italy just for you! As always, feel free to reach out with questions and I’ll do my best to help you out. Do I…
How to get from Rome to Sicily Craving some sun and sand after exploring the brick and marble of the Eternal City? Why not head down to Sicily? There are multiple options for reaching the island, so I wrote this post for you to decide how to get from Rome…
I recently wrote all about breakfast in Italy, so I thought I’d follow up with a post dedicated to the centerpiece of the first meal of the day in the bel paese: the coffee! Coffee is everywhere in Italy. It’s the number one breakfast beverage, it often follows lunch and…
We’ve all had a lot more time to watch TV over the last few months. In an expected turn of events, I did a deep-dive into some foodie shows, including Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. His Rome episode includes a stop at Pizzeria Ostiense, which is just a short walk…
Emma Pizzeria in Rome Via del Monte della Farina 28 – open daily from 12:30 – 3:00; 7 – 11:30pm Website – +39 06 64760475 – bookings highly recommended Located near Campo de’ Fiori in the city center, Emma is one of those jam-packed, sparkling restaurants, full of the sounds of clinking glasses,…
A few weeks ago I wrote about the glories of Uber Jump Bike Sharing in Rome, only to find out shortly thereafter that the service would be ending. Uber Jump was sold to Lime, so all the Uber Jump bikes have been taken off the streets, and will be rebranded…
***UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 2020: After a three-month hiatus and rebranding, the bikes are back! Uber Jump partnered with Lime, so the bikes are available for rental through both the Lime and Uber apps.*** If you keep up with news from Rome, you might be aware that Uber Jump Electric Bike Sharing…
There are lots of restaurants that are tourist traps in Italy’s major cities. They’re often tempting to eat at because they’re adjacent to popular sights. Who wouldn’t want to eat lunch while gazing at the Colosseum?! If you’re like me, tourist traps make the hair on the back of your…