St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated at sunset behind the Tiber River in Rome, Italy
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Best Acai Bowls in Rome

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been spending more time with Brazilian people lately, but my latest food obsession is the acai bowl.

An acai bowl is a thick smoothie bowl made with frozen acai pulp or puree, typically topped with fruit, granola, and other delicious ingredients. I always claimed not to be much of a smoothie bowl person, but especially in summer, these cold acai bowls have really won me over.

Acai berries are native to the Amazon region of Brazil and are known to be a superfood. So, if you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, lunch, or snack while in Rome, I know just the places to go for the best acai bowls in the city.

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Best specialty coffee in Rome: where to go for your daily shot of caffeine

I have spent the first 24 years of my life without drinking coffee, but since I started working in hospitality again, I discovered the magic that is coffee. In Italy, coffee is part of the culture, and I once rejected a date because the guy wanted to take me to Starbucks, which I feel was a fair decision. Rome has so many delicious coffee places, and even your local bar will serve you a great shot of espresso to get your day started. In this blog post, I will tell you all about my favourite specialty coffee places in Rome. These are the places that are more on the trendy side, with many Instagrammable pastries and drinks like matcha as well. If you are like me and love a cute coffee and pastry date with yourself or others, these specialty coffee shops in Rome are the way to go.

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Best vegan restaurants in Rome: where to go for plant-based food

When in Rome, there will probably be something vegan on the menu at most restaurants. However, how nice is it to go somewhere where everything is vegan, and you do not have to survive on just vegetables and fries?

Throughout the city, both in the city centre and more residential neighbourhoods, you can find amazing fully vegan restaurants with great staff and even better food. From vegan fast food to cozy bistrots, Rome’s vegan scene truly has it all. In this article, I put together some of my favourite spots, so you know exactly where to find the best vegan restaurants in Rome.

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Laptop-friendly cafés in Pigneto, Rome for studying and remote work

As a blogger and a student currently writing my bachelor thesis, I could probably call myself somewhat of an expert when it comes to laptop-friendly cafés in Rome where you can study, work, or read in peace. I have already written an article about such cafés in Rome, but this time the location is a little more specific, namely one of my favourite neighborhoods in Rome: Pigneto.

To me, this creative neighborhood is a great place to be if you want to get inspired or, of course, productive. In this article, I will tell you all about my three favourite spots for remote work, studying, or reading in Pigneto.

If you would love to discover more cafés like these in the future, make sure to subscribe to my newsletter, as I’m planning on creating similar guides for different neighborhoods in Rome.

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6 Cafés in Pigneto, Rome You Need to Try

My loves, it is April again, the sun is shining here in Rome, and I am ready to attack some terraces with nothing but a desire for cappuccino and a dream.

Over the past few weeks, I ventured back into my old neighbourhood, Pigneto, and tested several cafés for you. I’ve put together a list of the best and cutest cafés in Pigneto, perfect for meeting up with friends or relaxing with a good book in the sun.

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