Monthly Archives: February 2012

Word of the Day: Fare il vago

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

I really love today’s word (phrase) of the day. Fare il vago means to play dumb, to pretend nothing happened, act confused, or to be aloof. Fare = to make Il vago =  the elusive, vague, or confused Don’t forget … Continue reading →

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Lux in Arcana: View the Vatican’s Secret Archives

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Wanna know the Pope’s secrets? Thought so. Well, starting tomorrow, for the low low price of 12 euro, you can view centuries of previously inaccessible documents from some of the most prominent events in Catholic history when “Lux in Arcana: … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Rosicare

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

So you know when you find out your ex has a new special someone? Or when you postponed buying a plane ticket and then when you finally went to buy it, it doubled in price? Or maybe when you went … Continue reading →

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Brunching in Rome: Bocca di Dama

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Brunch in Rome is a curious thing. It occupies a vague position, hovering somewhere between the traditional, big Sunday lunch and the cram-a-bunch-of-different-salads-and-breadstuffs-onto-your-plate aperitivo tradition. What it has little in common with, however, is the French Toast and Eggs Benedict-fueled, … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Mettere la mano sul fuoco

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

In case you were wondering where I drink my cappuccino every morning, it’s on the Lungotevere, way up by the Olympic Stadium. My cappuccino guy, Remo, is the best EVER. Not only does he craft a heart or flower in … Continue reading →

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Carnevale isn’t quite over yet: Carnevalone Liberato!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

So you guys thought that the carnevale season is over since we already ‘celebrated’ Ash Wednesday, and the start of Lent? Well, you’re WRONG. There is one more carnevale party, and it’s happening this Sunday! Carnevalone Liberato, or the liberated … Continue reading →

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This Weekend in Rome: February 24-26

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Friday: Guggenheim Collection: The American Avant Garde opened at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni earlier this month, with a lineup drawn from New York’s roller skate-friendly* Guggenheim Museum. In conjunction with this exhibit, which examines American art from 1945-1980 with pieces … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: DAJE!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

This is as Roman as it gets… Daje is simply the Italian word dai, said with a Roman accent, or rather, in the Roman dialect. Dai is the Italian equivalent of ‘come on!’ Said in Roman dialect however, daje has more than just the one … Continue reading →

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In the Spotlight: Big Mama

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Here in Rome, we’re always looking down. Not that there aren’t beautiful sites above eye-level (Michelangelo’s cupola, I’m looking at you), but with every step across this city, you’re meandering over 3000 years of history. From catacombs to hidden cities … Continue reading →

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Zvia Talks to Romans: BuzzInRome

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

One huge scene in Rome is the ‘blogger/writer’ scene. Ever wonder who the people are behind the blogs and websites? Well I spoke to the… person… who runs BuzzInRome, a super useful and up-to-date site about Rome and its awesomeness.  … Continue reading →

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