Category: Italy

Santo Stefano Bologna: History, Food, Culture & Things to Do

Neighborhood Overview and History  Santo Stefano is a neighborhood where Bologna’s historic character really shines. It’s among the oldest parts of the city, with a long history shaped by centuries of religious and civic life that have left their mark on the streets the Bolognese people still walk today. You’ll...

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A tour of top sights of the Roman Empire

It’s impossible to separate the present city of Rome from the past. After all, everything you see around you simply covers up something else built 2000 years ago or so: below street level you can find temples, a baths, restaurants and houses. To try to get a picture of what...

La Porchetta

This was written with contributions by Dalila Ercolani. During village festivals, fairs, markets, concerts or sporting events, the modern streets of Rome are often filled often with food trucks that include the famous porchettari (or porchetta men). These vans house a functional kitchen to display and distribute the heavenly delicacy...

How to Identify the Best Pizza in Rome

If you speak to any Italian and ask them what the best pizza in Italy looks like, you are likely to get varied responses. For centuries there has been an ongoing battle between the Romans and the Neapolitans as to whose pizza really is the best! Paper thin and crispy...

Coda alla Vaccinara

When in Rome you might find yourself in front of a mysterious plate of Roman cuisine. And your instinct might be to ask: “What is this?” But don’t! For two reasons: One, the answer might stop you from eating a truly delicious dish. And two, the answer might conjure up...

A Perfect (Foodie) Day in Rome

To see Rome through its monuments and tourist attractions is the route many tourists take. But if you could squeeze out one day in Rome to be planned simply around food, then what would we recommend you do and see and eat? For a perfect foodie day in Rome, you’ll...

48 hours in Venice

This post was written by our marketing intern, Mark Partz. Trying to see Venice in 48 hours might seem overwhelming and stressful. However, if you set yourself priorities and let yourself just enjoy the visit, you will be in for a treat. Be sure to visit Piazza San Marco, or...

Best food blogs in Rome

I am a HUGE fan of food blogs. As a greedy person living in a city of such endless food choices, I am in need of professional help. Because the problem is, there are soooo many restaurants and trattorie in Rome. There is sooo much food to choose from! Much...

The Ultimate Monti Guide: What to See, Do and Eat in Rome’s Hippest Quarter

Monti is Rome’s hip enclave located near the city center and the monuments of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum and the Forum. It’s a small neighborhood set between the two wide roads of Via Cavour and Via Nazionale on the north and south, and to the east and west it is...

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