So many Rome regulars are trying to fill the Marigold-sized hole that was left when the beloved restaurant closed. One of the best contenders is Marzapane, which has been reborn once more. It is hidden in plain sight near Piazza del Popolo, and still so...

Rome for Easter is iconic: the Vatican is down the road and there are traditional events starting the week before the big Sunday. But if you’re visiting Rome and looking for something a little off the standard Easter path — IKONO has created a fun augme...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after living in Rome for more than ten years, it’s that April has a way of waking the city up. Not in some poetic “springtime in the air” kind of way—but in the real, buzzing, street-full-of-life kind of way. The piazza...

If you’ve ever wandered through Venice, stopping only to admire the light on the canals and the tiny shops that still hold on between the souvenir stands, then you have also probably also paused to order a spritz. Unless you specifically asked for it, c...

The best thing about Rome is that there is no way you have seen it all. After 15 years, I am still uncovering secret corners of the city. All it takes is a bit of curiosity (and sometime perseverance to actually speak to the right human) and you can gai...