when in rome

As I’ve mentioned before, this is my first proper visit to Italy since living here in the country almost 10 years ago. And while it’s usually safe to assume a lot can change in a city over 10 years, I really wanted to believe a lot would be the same, especially in a city like Rome. I’m happy to report that this was exactly the case. Of course, construction and renovations may have changed the and lifted the city in some much needed ways, but the overall feeling I had when I was there: that same exact surreal magic that I experienced over 10 years ago. Walking past the Trevi Fountain, past the Pantheon, looping around the winding streets that lead you...