The details: What: Etruscan tombs, ancient artifacts, Italian hill town Time of trip: 5+ hours Cost: 20-25 € (potentially less…
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This Weekend in Rome: February 17-February 19
by Young in Rome February 17, 2012Friday: Following two weeks of snow-related closures, the Colosseum reopens today! If you purchased tickets at the Palatine over the…
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You know when something is just so good that it’s scary good?! Well that, in Italian, is da paura! When you want to…
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Inti is the singer (and more) of the Italian group Bassmati. He is all very underground and too cool for…
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For a word that is not actually ‘real,’ boh sure does get a lot of play in everyday speak. Meaning, ‘I…
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Carnevale a Roma
by Maddie DeWitt February 15, 2012Although Rome has one of the oldest Carnevale celebrations in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages, it’s popularity has…
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Yes it’s a Tuesday and you all probably have work or other things to do tomorrow, but why not enjoy…
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, I bring to y’all, limonare, the Italian word for ‘kissing with tongue.’ Or as Wikizionario…
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You know when it’s ‘snowing’ really [not] hard and all your Italian friends cancel their plans with you? Well that…
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Valentine’s Day in Rome
by Maddie DeWitt February 13, 2012What better place is there to spend Valentine’s Day than Rome – a city who literally gives its name to…
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This Weekend in Rome: February 10 – February 12
by Young in Rome February 10, 2012With yet another blizzardino bearing down on us this weekend, you might be well-served to heed last week’s suggestions of…