3 Unique & Fun Cafes in Ostiense, Rome: Perfect for Coffee, Catching Up & Cats
Lately, I have found myself more and more in Ostiense. If you have no idea what I am talking about, Ostiense is an industrial style neighborhood in Rome, which I have written an extensive guide about in a previous blog post. For me, this neighborhood is perfect to plan some dates with friends or go on a walk, because it can be a very inspiring place.
In this blog post, I will share my three favourite cafes in Ostiense, where you can meet up with friends or go alone to study, for example. All three of them are very unique, with one even being a completely vegan cat café. After this article, you will know all these cute cafes in Ostiense, making your trip to the neighborhood complete.
How to Visit the Reggia di Caserta: What to See at Italy’s Largest Royal Palace
It might not have been every little girl’s dream to be a princess, but it was definitely mine. Every once in a while, I find myself in places that transport me to a universe where that dream might have been possible, and the Reggia di Caserta is one of those places.
Because it is one single massive structure, the Royal Palace of Caserta is often described as the largest royal palace in the world by volume, and it was designed to rival the Palace of Versailles. In this blog article, I will tell you everything you need to know about visiting the Reggia di Caserta, from the palace itself to the incredible gardens and how to get there, so you too can feel like a princess (or prince, king, or queen) for a day.
5 Neighborhoods in Rome You Have to Visit (Areas Outside the City Center)
As anyone might have guessed by now, I really, really love Rome. Contrary to what people might think, I actually find myself rarely in the center. I am not a huge fan of crowds, and the historic center of Rome can get, as you can imagine, quite crowded, to say the least.
Thankfully, Rome has some amazing neighborhoods outside the city center that are, if you ask me, absolutely worth a visit. If you want to see Rome from a different perspective, or if you find yourself in the city for a longer period of time, these are the must visit neighborhoods for an experience that goes beyond the standard tourist one.
Free Museums in Rome: What’s Still Free and What Changed in 2026
After all those day trips, I was starting to miss my lovely Rome, so I decided to leave my room and venture back into the city. The rainy winter days are slowly making way for spring, and on a sunny Saturday I felt like doing a little free museum hop. Full of anticipation and excitement, imagine my surprise when I found out that museums that used to be free, like the Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco, are not free anymore.
In this blog post, I will tell you all about this change and, of course, how you can still visit museums for free in Rome.
Day Trip from Rome: Why Lanuvio Is a Hidden Gem in the Castelli Romani
As you might have noticed from my latest blog posts, it is officially day trip season, and this time I have another hidden gem for you. Lanuvio is a small town about thirty kilometres southeast of Rome, and it is famous for being the birthplace of not one, but two Roman emperors.
Just like Castel Gandolfo, Lanuvio is located in the Castelli Romani area, which makes it a perfect mix of history, stunning views, and of course good food. In this blog post, I will tell you all about Lanuvio, and hopefully inspire you to visit this beautiful town yourself.