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.
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Labor Day in Rome: The People Celebrate a Holiday!
Labor Day in Rome is kind of a big deal, with a huge concert, parades, and, obviously, its own special food. Ideally, eaten outdoors!
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How to Celebrate a Great Fish Market? Pasta with Sardines!
A recipe for pasta with sardines, sarde, one of our favourite Sicilian dishes. Plus encouragement and instructions in fish-gutting!
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We Celebrate Liberation Day in Rome!
A brief history of Liberation Day in Italy (the end of WWII in Europe), along with some of the ways people celebrate it.
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Easter Mass at the Vatican: We Check Out the Pope!
Thanks to some friends, we spent our Easter Sunday attending mass at the Vatican, presided over by Pope Francis!
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Happy Birthday, Rome – 2775 Years Young!
To celebrate Rome's birthday, we share our picks for the best sites to get a sense of daily life in ancient rome
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Erudite Graffiti: the Popes Leave their Mark on Rome
We take a quick look at the presence of the popes in Rome, specifically their habit of putting their names on everything!
