So, there you are: Standing atop St. Peter's Basilica looking out as Rome stretches in every direction beneath you. Or, wait, maybe that's Vatican …
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Dress for Success: Proper Sightseeing Attire for Rome
Stylish yet comfortable. That's my advice on dressing for Rome. Rome, like most big cities in the US and Europe, is very fashion-forward. And the more …
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The “Aventine Keyhole,” Rome’s Stealthiest Viewpoint
Let’s be honest, most of Rome’s best-known tourist attractions are expensive and crowded. Thankfully, that’s not the case with one very special …
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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa: Bernini’s Hidden Masterpiece
Some might consider it a shame that one of Earth's greatest chunks of marble sits in relative obscurity in Rome. Not me! I consider it an opportunity. …
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A Fuoco: How to Beat the Heat in Rome
There’s no getting around it. Summer visitors to Rome will sweat. From June to August, daytime highs routinely hit the lower 90s°F and even 100°F. On …
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Find a Gastropub in Rome: L’Antica Birreria Peroni
One of Rome’s most historic pubs, L’Antica Birreria Peroni (Ancient Peroni Brewery) waits to quaff your thirst just a stone’s throw away from many …
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Osteria da Fortunata: Hearty Pasta in the Heart of Rome
Sometimes it’s difficult to find an authentic meal at a reasonable price in Rome's touristy areas. However, even in the tourist-restaurant-saturated …
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Trattoria Morgana: Classic Roman Cuisine with a Modern Twist
Despite a prime location between the Colosseum and Termini Station in the eastern Monti neighborhood, Trattoria Morgana has yet to catch on with …
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Mordi e Vai: Savoring Rome’s Best Sandwich
Stroll through Rome’s Testaccio Market and you're bound to come across a long line in front of stall #15. Although it has been around for less than a …
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Hiking France: A Village-to-Village Walk in Provence Part 1
Ever felt the urge to shoulder a backpack and hike from village to village in rural France? Eating baguette-picnic lunches and Provencal dinner …
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For Trastevere’s Best Restaurant Secret, Try Mr. Clood
In recent years, Trastevere has become one of the hottest foodie districts in Rome. If not all of Europe. Indeed, the restaurants in this area are so …
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A Pantheon Secret
It’s safe to say Rome’s Pantheon has stood the test of time…literally. Although the site's use for religious rites dates as far back as 750 BC, we can …
