The Pantheon in Rome: We Marvel at the Marble
We gush, just a little, about the Pantheon, a not-ruin from ancient Rome that should be on every tourist's itinerary.
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Money Makes the World Go Round. It Can Also Make You Go Round the World!
We get down to the nitty-gritty of travel expenses: how can you start to calculate your on-the road budget?
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What Comprises an Italian Breakfast? Espresso!
The typical Italian breakfast is not one of your the three squares a day; usually, it takes less than ten minutes and is eaten standing up!
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We Check Out Spectacular Ruins at Ostia Antica, Rome’s Pompeii
We take advantage of the perfect day to scope out Ostia Antica, Rome's port city. It's astonishingly well-preserved, and huge!
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Medical Checkups, 2023: We are Inspected, In Faulty Italian
We have our medical checkups, are pronounced fit as the proverbial fiddles, and learn more about how things work in Italy.
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We Spend Some Time With the Queen – of Roads!
The cool stuff we saw ambling along the Via Appia, one of Rome's longest and straightest roads, one recent sunny day.
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The Smells of Travel: Good, Bad, Memorable!
We reflect on the association between smell and memory, looking back on some favourite destinations, and how they smelled.
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On Being Easy While Travelling
We share a few strategies that have helped us to be easy during the difficult moments on the road.
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The Best Gelato in Rome? Here are Our Twelve Favourites!
Once again, we take to the streets to provide you with a list of the very best gelato in Rome. Or at least, our favourites!
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We Go to the Imperial Baths, But Remain Safely Dry
Some context for the incredible imperial baths built by Caracalla and Diocletian, which take up large parcels of land in Rome.
