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Holy Hustle: A Survival Guide to Rome’s Jubilee

Holy Hustle: A Survival Guide to Rome's Jubilee

Italian

So, you’ve decided to brave the divine chaos that is the 2024-2025 Vatican Jubilee Year. Congratulations! You’re about to dive headfirst into what promises to be the most celestial stampede Rome has ever seen. Tens of millions of pilgrims and curious wanderers are flocking to Rome this year, turning it into the spiritual equivalent of Times Square on New Year’s Eve—but with more incense and less Andy Cohen. Buckle up, because navigating this divine madness requires a blend of patience, savvy planning, and maybe even a touch of divine intervention. What the Jubilee Year Actually IsThe Jubilee Year is a … Read more

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A Guide to Rome’s Best Coffee Shops

A Guide to Rome's Best Coffee Shops

Italian

Rome is home to the full range of coffee bars that represent the state of coffee drinking in Italy today: from pre- and post-war bars with old-world interiors and a balance of traditional atmosphere and service blended with modern sourcing practices; to mid- and later-20th century cafes in which going for a coffee is almost more about the experience than the drink; and finally a more recent cadre of specialty coffee establishments with greater attention to bean sourcing and other facets of modern coffee culture.  Historic (1930s-40s) Roman Coffee Bars Sciascia Caffè Sciascia prides itself on having sourced “artisanal” coffee … Read more

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