Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma, Italy One of the best preserved ancient Roman structures, building began under the Emperor Augustus. The dome is one of the largest unreinforced and the oculus at the center provides the main source of light within, with a reverse sundial effect. Piazza Navona, Piazza […]
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Sapori e Delizie, Via Giovanni Lanza, 102, 00184 Roma, Italy Pizza is a part of my personal identity, as well as it is of Italy’s. I grew up in the Bronx and the guys at the pizza shop I’ve been going to since birth are basically a part of my […]
Torre Argentina Roman Cat Sanctuary, Via di Torre Argentina, 1, 00186 Roma, Italy One of the hardest things about travel for me is leaving my best feline pal at home, Sassy cat. As the crazy cat lady (or gattare in Italian) that I am, I’ve really enjoyed cat sanctuaries all […]
One of the seven wonders of the world, the Colosseum is the sight to see in Rome…for everyone. You can imagine what that means, lines and crowds. Don’t fret, heed this pro tip: purchase your ticket at the Palatine Hill ticket booth, right across the way from the line cued […]
I didn’t take a picture of the exterior, Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada [Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 14, 00186 Roma, Italy] was nondescript in a quiet alleyway. I can’t really remember anything special about the décor inside. There were so many things that aggravated us about this place, at first. It […]
Utica Greens, ever heard of them? Ever had them? Another regional food I was curious about in Central New York. Franklin Hotel [301 S James St, Rome, NY 13440] isn’t technically in Utica, it’s 20 minutes down the road – but they have the greatly praised greens too. Franklin’s was […]
After a week of rainy cloudy days I decided to spend a solid 12 hours out and about yesterday. At 8 AM we set out to Rome to visit Fort Stanwix, a beautifully maintained national monument. There is rich history here in a beautiful setting. You may enter through fantastic […]