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Word of the Day: Pacchia

La pacchia è finita is a famous phrase in Italian. It means that the fun has ended, the party’s over, and it’s time to return to a less fortunate or less relaxed state or situation. The phrase centers around the … Continue reading

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What Lies Beneath…the Trevi Fountain?

The Trevi Fountain. At 85.3 feet high and 65.6 feet wide, this tower of travertine is a big, wet dream. No, not that kind. One of the most recognized monuments in Rome, it’s where Anita Ekberg took a dip in … Continue reading

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