dress (also love the top) // hat // sunnies (old) // bag (similar) // shoes Baroque art and architecture reigns supreme in Rome. Over the course of the 17th century… [Continue Reading]
The Best of Renaissance Rome
While Rome is full of amazing ancient sights to see and explore, it is important to remember that Rome offers more to see than just ancient ruins. The city remained an… [Continue Reading]
The Best of Ancient Rome
Rome is a city of historical layers. On top you have the grand and ornate Baroque Rome interspersed with the soft and tranquil Renaissance Rome (with some modern and Fascist architecture… [Continue Reading]
Saying Yellow to Trastevere
When I arrive to Rome one of the first places I visit is the neighborhood called Trastevere. Situated on the west side of the Tiber, south of the Vatican, Trastevere retains… [Continue Reading]
Along the Tiber
I cannot believe it is already June! This summer is already flying by. My students arrived last Monday and it has been non-stop sightseeing, eating, and excursions ever since. In fact, we… [Continue Reading]
The Ultimate Italy Bucket List
I hate when people ask me what they should see and where they should go if they only have 10 days in Italy. There is just so much to see and do in Italy, narrowing… [Continue Reading]
Best of Italy – 12 Day Itinerary
I get this question a lot: “I am traveling to Italy for the first time and I was wondering which cities and sights I should see?” I get it. Planning a trip… [Continue Reading]
Everything You Need to Know Before Traveling to Italy
After the success of my original post “44 Tips for Traveling in Italy” (it has an incredible number of re-pins on Pinterest and it remains my most read post), I have decided to write a… [Continue Reading]
Rome’s Hippest Neighborhoods
It just so happens that my two favorite neighborhoods in Rome are also the hippest ‘hoods in town. Both parts of town have gone through something of a hipster revival over the past ten years…. [Continue Reading]
