Author Archives: Irina Gusin

Villa Torlonia

by Irina Gusin Romans and ex-pats alike all have picks for their favorite villas in the city. Some enjoy the grand views from the centrally located Villa Borghese, while others prefer the great scale of Villa Pamphili for an evening … Continue reading

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Artemisia B&B (A Brief Stop-Over in Liguria)

Allow me to transport you to another region of Italy despite the title of this blog: Liguria! Home to large nature reserves, pesto sauce and the Genoa aquarium, Liguria is absolutely enchanting in May.   This past weekend I took … Continue reading

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Debunking the notturno

The night bus. Or il notturno. If you’ve been living in Rome for enough time you may have heard of it, but not necessarily taken it. To be precise, there are over 20 night buses available in Rome but considering … Continue reading

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MACRO – A Break from Antiquity

When you’ve been in Rome for a while the marble columns across the street, or the Virgin and child on the corner altar, might not cause the same sense of appreciation as they once did. If you are like me, … Continue reading

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