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Shop Like You're In... Rome

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Until I can take my next trip I like to relive the ones I have already experienced. This collection hopes to bring some of that to you. Whether you have walked the streets of Rome or it is somewhere you wish you had or could. This list contains affil...
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Taste Rome

Italy in general is what I have most been motivated to recreate at home.  Hence….. all the cookbooks.

 
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Cook up something delicious with this Italian cookbook!  Prefer a physical copy, you can grab it here on Amazon.
As the Romans Do
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You can find more from Eleanora here.
Eleonora Galasso blog
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This will probably appear on all of my Italian list.  It is just that much of a classic.
The Silver Spoon Classic
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Given my sweet tooth, I hope to get this one soon!  Maritozzi should be on the menu.
The Italian Bakery
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Considered to be one of the newer classics based around Roman food.
Tasting Rome
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A bit of my perspective on Rome Food Culture.
Rome Food Culture: History, Class, and Everyday Ritual
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Cook Like a Local

A few helpful tools to help you in the process.

 
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Olive oil is king in just about all Italian cooking, a good bottle just makes it all the easier.
Anchor Hocking Olive Oil and Vinegar Glass Bottle with Stainless Steel Spout, 11 Ounce, Designed to Help with Proper Produce Storage
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Pasta Pasta Pasta.  I had so much great pasta in Rome, and honestly freshly made is much better.  This just helps you along.
M Buder Pasta Maker Machine, 9 Adjustable Thickness with 2 Cutting Widths Noodles Maker, Silver
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Exactly what you can experience and bring the skills home.
Making Fettuccine & Ravioli in Our Fun Cooking Class in Rome! 🇮🇹🍝

Bring Home Rome

Some ideas of things you can bring home with you.

 
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No matter where in the world I go, I end up with a t-shirt.  Boring, maybe, but I never struggle to find something to sleep in. :)
Rome Comfort Colors Shirt, Vintage Skyline Graphic Tee, Retro Italy Travel Souvenir T-Shirt
 
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If you are a religious person, a rosary may be one of the most amazing things to bring home.
Rose Petals Rosary beads, The Original One - From the Vatican
 
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I admit I stumbled across these.  But they are pretty cool.
Ancient Roman Coin Bronze|Quality|Roman Empire artifact|Authentic Roman coin|Roman greek art|1600+ years old|Constantine
 
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On most trips I cannot resist buying a painting or some piece of original art.
Original, NOT A PRINT- Colosseum art, Rome charcoal sketch, minimal Colosseum, Italy, Colosseum pencil artwork, The Colosseum -Unframed art.
 
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I would have brought something home from here if it had been in my budget!
Federico Polidori

Discover Rome

A bit of history to help you build a picture of the history of the ancient city.

 
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This is an amazing history of Rome, I highly recommend!
S.P.Q.R
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Not a reader?  No problem check out this great podcast by Mike Duncan.
The History of Rome
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Just as the subtitle suggests a great look at the ending stages of the Roman Republic.
Rubicon
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There is so much more to see in Rome than just the obvious landmarks.  My post.
Experiencing Rome Beyond the Landmarks: A Slower Way to See the City
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Experience Rome

Some of the things that I used in my latest visit to rome.

 
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I loved this tour so much history I would have missed without our amazing guide.
Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
 
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A small snippet of my tour through the Colosseum.
Some Places Feel Different With Context 🇮🇹 #traveldeeper #rome #colosseum #guidedtour #audiotour
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I didn't realise quite how much WWII history was in Rome.  I was so happy I decided to do this tour after wandering into the Jewish Quarter by accident.
Rome: Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour
 
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Sometimes just wandering is enough.
Rome Feels Different on Foot 🇮🇹 #traveldeeper #rome #italytravel #slowtravel #pov
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I didn't do this on my latest trip but did something similar on my first in 2005.
Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket
 
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While I didn't love nearly getting run over by them, I do wish that I could have done this.
Rome: Golf Cart Tour with Artisanal Gelato Tasting
 
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If you are going to be in Rome on the first Sunday of the month alot of the main sights are free.  I managed Castel Sant Angelo without too much trouble but be prepared for a wait.
This View Made the Climb Worth It 🇮🇹 #rome #castelsantangelo #shorts #travel #italy #views
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This was another “I wish I had”, my sister and brother in law had done it and loved it.  I just couldn't fit it in my schedule.
Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

Continue the Journey

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