Trying to Get to the Bottom of the Bidet Craze
Everywhere we’ve lived on our journey so far has had a bidet. Even the tiniest of bathrooms. Being American, we view them with a mixture of confusion and distaste. All…
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We Feel the Bern – Bernini, that is! – in Rome
Choosing favourites is hard, but we've gone and done it anyway: Bernini, who has left his mark all over Rome! Here's the best of the best.
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20 Things We Love About Rome
It's nearly time to leave our latest destination - so here is our summary of 20 favourite things in Rome, some big and some little.
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Free Art in Rome!
The best things in life are free! Like these examples of free art in Rome from world-class artists: Bernini, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio.
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The Papal Basilicas (II): The Big Daddy of Them All
In an earlier post we talked about three of the four papal basilicas at Rome: Santa Maria Maggiore, San Paulo Fuori le Mure, and San Giovanni Laterano. We saved the…
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Best Restaurants in Rome, By Neighbourhood (2023)
We eat our butts off (or rather, on!) to bring you our eight favourite restaurants in Rome. Surprise: they all serve Italian food!
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The Vatican Gardens: A Hidden Gem!
We find peace in the Vatican - not in the museum, but in the Vatican Gardens, which are one of the best things we've done in Rome!
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How to Eat Pizza in Rome
Everything you need to know about eating pizza in Rome, from what's on offer to where to track it down!
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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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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!
