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Touch This!

You’re walking around the Traian Market just off the Roman Forum, admiring all that surrounds you and imagine distant times and people. All of a sudden, you notice oval and smooth shapes scattered here and there that don’t quite fit. Don’t freak out just yet. Those egg-like sculptures are the work and talent of Japanese sculptor Kan Yasuda. His installations and sculptures using marble, granite and bronze are just begging to be touched, and you don’t have to worry here –...

December 10th, 2007 | Rome | Read More

Surf and Turf

As you’ve probably noticed, most clubs in Rome close shop for the summer and move to the beach where the breeze is cool and the drinks refreshing. The Ostia beachfront turns into perfect cruising territory and dancing to good music is guaranteed. Take LA SPIAGGETTA, for example. A cool beach club for surfers and their wannabes by day, a low-key yet kick-ass dance club by night. With candles dotting the beach just in front of La Spiaggetta, this is the perfect place for pre-dinner drinks by...

December 3rd, 2007 | Rome | Read More

As the Romans Do…and Eat

Just in front of the Vatican lies Prati, an area filled with clothes stores, offices and upscale eateries. Naboo is one of those posh places that has, nonetheless, maintained an informal and friendly feel. The design might put you off if you’re looking for cozy and plush as this American bar and restaurant is strictly minimal. But trust me, you’ll forget the chill once you step inside and are enveloped by rays of color ranging from red to green, passing through all the colors of the...

December 3rd, 2007 | Rome | Read More

PlanetEye Rome

It’s known as the Eternal City to all, but very few know what lies under and over Rome’s ancient ruins. There’s the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum where Julius Caesar was assasinated but what’s a visitor to do when night falls or when one more ancient ruin just won’t do?PlanetEye Rome is here to help and guide you through a city filled with contradictions where old ‘signore’ congregate to chat in their slippers while a fashionista zips...

November 26th, 2007 | Rome | Read More

Free Food!

The latest trend in Italy is the ‘aperitivo’ hour – similar to the well-known happy hour. But instead of getting a 10% discount on your drink, you get to gorge on free food. Yes, I said “free”. Nestled in a quaint piazza lies Freni e Frizioni (literally meaning Brakes and Transmissions – it used to be a car shop). It’s the coolest place for pre-dinner drinks in the Trastevere neighbourhood (just steps away from the Tiber river) and it’s packed from...

November 26th, 2007 | Rome | Read More