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 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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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!
