The Bittersweet Life

Tiffany has officially lived in Rome longer than she has lived anywhere else! As she realizes this milestone, she and Katy reflect on what has changed for her since she made the move abroad, what has…

We all know what Rome is supposed to look like: towering ruins, baroque majesty, cobblestones, orange buildings, churches everywhere you look.

But Rome has the power to surprise you, even those of us…

As we kick of our tenth season, it got us wondering: why do we do anything for ten years? What keeps us going? How do we keep it fun?

Whether it's a marriage, a job, a life in a foreign country, or a…

The mountains are calling and I must go!

Despite having lived in Seattle the vast majority of her life, Katy is not much of an outdoorsy type. Still, she recently heeded the call of nature (and her p…

We kick of a brand new season today (Season 10, can you believe it?), and as exciting as that is, at the same time, our unforgettable Summer in Rome series is officially a wrap. 

As always when Tiffa…

You've all heard at least half a dozen times Tiffany's impressions on the differences (both great and small) between the US and Italy. But on this mini-episode, Aurelio weighs in with his observation…

Saying goodbye is always bittersweet... especially when you're leaving not just a good friend, but also a beloved city.

Today is the final chapter in our "Summer in Rome" series—we hoped you enjoyed …

What more unexpected magic in your life?

Try playing "Left, Right, Surprise," a game invented by author Robert Fulghum which appears in his book Third Wish, a personal favorite of Katy.  On this mini…

Is there anywhere else on earth that offers as much sheer beauty as Italy? (We'd wager there aren't.) But in addition to Italy's undeniable beauty, there is a sense of magic that never quite leaves y…

Tiffany and her family are back in Italy after their summer vacation in the US. On this mini-episode, Tiffany and Aurelio talk about their trip, specifically the flight, and Tiffany reminisces about …

Little known fact: Rome is the city in Europe with the most green space per capita!

It's true, Rome is not all crumbling ruins and crowded city streets. The city is bursting with parks and gardens, t…

During the long lonely months of Covid lockdown and beyond, Seattlite cartoonist Kate Wheeler dreamed of moving to Rome. This winter, she made that dream a reality.

She sits down with Katy to talk ab…

Where did Lord Byron and Percy Shelley come to scribble down their verses? Where did Bizet and Berlioz go to discuss their work? Where could Casanova be found trying to pick up girls?

Caffè Greco, wh…

Accordion music... red and white checkered table clothes... spaghetti and meatballs...

All wonderful things but... actually, they are NOT Italian!

On this mini-episode, Tiffany debunks some myths abo…

When you come back after several years to a city where you used to live, what do you notice? What has change? What has stayed the same? What have you forgotten about in your time away?

Arriving in Ro…

Following our exclusive interview with Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, we explore the spectacular and art-filled Rome in a private tour, led by the owner herself!

Casino Boncompagni Ludovisi, lov…

In this EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, the elusive American princess opens up about her relationship with the late Prince Nicolò, the unpleasant inheritance fight she's …

If you are dreaming of an Italian summer, find it within the pages of a book.

Tiffany shares her favorite books that take place (at least partly) in Italy in summer, and exqiusitely and vividly captu…

Ah, the freedom of the roadtrip. Go anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. No limits but the open road...

*record scratch*

...unless you are roadtripping in Europe, that is. 

Katy recounts the hazards,…

"I was in Italy at Lake Como when I learned I had Covid."

So begins an original piece by our own Katy Sewall, which recounts her health adventure getting Covid after two full years of pandemic isolat…