The one with Rome

As I re-packed my suitcase, and dealt with all expected and unexpected fiascos (thank you, power outages at sunset), I decided to become a tutor in all things Italian. Now, keep in mind that I am severely under qualified to do this, but I do have a list of tips given to me by all my favorite people, and a few of things I’ve learned while here.

Best places to eat:

• La Prosciuterria de Trevi – the restaurant itself is very cool, and the people there are very cool. Also, they are pretty.
• Lost Food Factory – not only for the amazing food (get the juice, get the juice!), but the people there speak excellent English and are hilarious
• Naumachia – the pizza, get the pizza.
• Settembrini – I DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS A LIBRARY, TOO
• Flavio al Velavevodetto – pastaaaaaaaaaa

Coolest things to see:

• Palantine Hill
• Largo di Torre Argentina
• Foro Romani
• Fontana di Trevi – go early. just. Go early.

Miscellaneous:

• Hit up local supermarkets – they have the coolest snacks – including, and especially, lots and lots of bread snacks.
• You don’t have to order all three courses. It’s amazing, but you don’t have to. I did not know this for far too long.
• People watch because tourists are amazing.
• Get a metro pass – they come in 24/48/72 hour and week-long passes
• Carry cash and change – most places will only accept cash
• Stand still on the right side of escalators, so that people can move along the left side
• Be prepared to jaywalk
• Learn at least a few words of Italian
• Pickpockets are not on every street corner. Be careful, but it’s not that much of a problem.
• Bring me with you if you go to Rome.