by janecanapini | Feb 5, 2024 | Curiosities, Italy, Rome
If you have the time (and the desire) to explore Rome beyond the traditional tourist itineraries, you’ll want to check out some of these hidden gems in Rome that many visitors never see. And the best part is that you’ll get to enjoy them without hundreds or thousands of other people.
by janecanapini | Sep 26, 2015 | Grownup Thoughts, Italy, Personal, Rome
As a traveller I’ve always done my best to immerse myself in the culture of the countries I visit, with the ultimate goal being that someday I might even be mistaken for a local – and not just by another visitor, but by a local himself. This actually happened to...
by janecanapini | Jun 18, 2014 | Artefacts, Attractions, Italy, Rome
The Art: (from left to right) A cheap ceramic replica of La Bocca della Veritå; the ‘real deal’ in Rome; and Audrey Hepburn testing its powers in the movie Roman Holiday. The Story: (or how I discovered La Bocca della Verità) On my first ever visit...
by janecanapini | Apr 25, 2014 | Rome, Tips, Trip Planning
My desire to share travel tips probably started back in 1985 when I was living in Rome, and I couldn’t help but offer advice to people on where to go and what to see in my favourite city. I wanted everyone to see the Rome that I had fallen in love with, and I...
