Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 5): Ostia – escape from hustle and bustle

Perhaps to truly feel Rome, one must become an ancient Roman? Located 6 km away from Lido di Ostia lies the city of Ostia Antica, with an entirely different history. It is the ancient port city of Rome. The name Ostia comes from the Latin word OS ("mouth" or "estuary"), as it was at the founding site of the city that the Tiber River (Tevere) flowed into the sea. Today,

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 4): Lido di Ostia – Rome’s peace of mind

Introduction to Rome can begin in different ways. Some try to explore all the iconic and most famous landmarks from the very first day, while others seek to escape the hustle of the city, avoiding the tourist traps and discovering a less popular corner of Rome. A place where diversity, atmosphere, and contrasts come to life, where Rome sheds the mask of eternal movement

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 3): Ice-cream subtleties and life hacks

Roman ice-cream: subtleties and life hacks A new day begins with a leisurely stroll through small neighborhoods, charming narrow streets reminiscent of life's labyrinths. Before delving into the history of centuries-old architecture, there's a desire to pause and eat something light, specific, and iconic in the Eternal City. The choice stops at ice cream! The inception

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 2): Roman Gastronomy

Art of Eating: Roman Gastronomy Barely immersing yourself in the unfamiliar atmosphere of dolce vita, you feel the need to replenish your energy before continuing the journey. Imagine how your acquaintance began with Rome, this mysterious Eternal City. After the first day of traveling, in the evening, you leisurely stroll through narrow streets in search of the perfect

Italian philosophy of life in contrasts (p. 1): TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita»

Ability to enjoy life: TOP 3 rules of «dolce vita» What does getting to know any country start with? Perhaps with learning a foreign language? Or maybe with visiting museums? Or perhaps with tasting national dishes? It's much simpler: it starts with the citizens themselves. Italians are considered one of the happiest nations in the world. Their philosophy of life

The Lady who stole gold from the Pope’ Roman Badass of the week : Ep. 3

The Lady who stole gold from the Pope. Welcome to the 3rd episode of Roman Badass of the week! Each time, we talk about our favorite stories from Rome, focusing on the most audacious and interesting individuals who graced us with their presence in the Eternal City. Every week on Friday, we post about a Roman Badass of our choice, that changed history. ROMAN BADASS

Roman Badass of the week : Episode 2. ‘I would put my hand in the fire!’

Hey guys, it's Gully again with my Badass of the week! I am french and I have lived in Rome for about 10 years now. During those years being part of this wonderful city, I ran into different stories, legends and people that I had never heard about while I was in France. Here is why I write about it .Chances are, you've never heard about it too. Every week on Friday,

Rome rethinks mobility amid health crisis : we go eco!

Every cloud has a silver lining : Rome rethinks mobility amid Covid crisis and finds new mobility solutions. After the scare and the high number of deaths, Rome is in the process of rethinking itself as a european capital. Covid-19 has brought issues to the table, that were long overdue. Rome was never big on road conditions and new mobility solutions. Its intricate

Roman badass of the week

Hey guys, my name is Gully, I am french and I have lived in Rome for about 10 years now. During those years being part of this wonderful city, I ran into different stories, legends and people that I had never heard about while I was in France. Here is why I write about it because there are some chances you never heard about it too. Every week, I will post

People of Rome : Trastevere and the new beginning after coronavirus in Italy

Do you think that neighborhoods can't talk?  I always thought they could! If neighborhoods could talk . They would, each one in its own language…just like people. Each neighborhood is able to tell its own story: maybe through a glimpse, through a stone, or even the balcony of a house. Particularly churches, for example, are as  full of stories as an alley, where

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