Rome is experiencing a true luxury hotel renaissance.
“Luxury isn’t always about the price—sometimes, a €1 espresso outshines a five-star experience. Here’s why. ☕✨” Rome is experiencing a true luxury hotel renaissance. As someone born and raised in this city, I couldn’t help but feel a spark of excitement. Maybe one day, this will bring me back home. But as I walked into […]
Solo Travel | The Papal Escape You Need to Experience
Lazio & Tuscia When people think of Rome, they picture St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and endless crowds. But just 30 miles away, nestled in the Alban Hills, lies a hidden luxury retreat where even the Pope sought refuge from the city’s chaos. Welcome to Castel Gandolfo—a charming, lesser-known gem perched above the […]
Solo Travel | Finding My Tribe
A Homecoming with a New Perspective. Since November 2024, I’ve been back in my hometown of Umbria, Italy—a pause between contracts after my last assignment in Washington, DC, before heading to New York City. Last week, as I drove to Castel Gandolfo (Lazio), home to the Pope’s Summer Retreat, I found myself reflecting on the […]