"Mauro Leone" is a proper shoe shop in Rome. It's a family-run business and whenever I'm here I always find several pairs that I end up wanting to buy...

"Otherwise" is an independent English language bookshop in Rome with an excellent selection of contemporary fiction & second-hand books. Perfect for gifts!

"Flower Market" Rome is where florists buy their flowers. Now this age-old question can be put to rest! It still has a lot of its old-fashioned charm...

"Mercato Testaccio" is the original foodie neighborhood of Rome. My favorite street food kiosks here are 'Mordi e vai' and 'Romeo', for different reasons.

"Ponte Milvio" Antiques market is a perfect place to enjoy a Sunday stroll in Rome under the carob trees. I love that it stretches along the cycle path...

"Conca d'Oro antiques" is "perhaps the best flea market in Rome". Most of all I like its bustling atmosphere and that it's for real treasure hunters...