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Rome Restaurant Ratings
Planning a family trip to Rome and I'm finding a lot of highly-rated restaurants with tons of reviews, but the photos look pretty underwhelming. Seems fishy. Any tips for finding genuinely good place… more
Look beyond the star ratings and delve into the reviews themselves. High ratings with underwhelming photos often suggest a place popular for its atmosphere or location rather than the food itself. Search for reviews mentioning specific dishes – "best carbonara I ever had" is more useful than "amazing!" Also, check out food blogs or YouTube channels focused on Rome; they often offer more nuanced perspectives than aggregated ratings. And don't be afraid to wander off the beaten tourist path – some of the best meals are in smaller, less reviewed trattorias.
Villa Borghese's Secret?
So I spent a week in Rome and, naturally, hit up Villa Borghese. Gorgeous park, right? I explored the gardens, saw the lake, even rented one of those little paddle boats. But I kept seeing these litt… more
Those little stone structures? Yeah, I saw them too. Never really found a definitive answer, but I heard a few things. Some say they're remnants of older follies – little whimsical buildings from centuries past, maybe even connected to some forgotten noble family's private estate. Others think they're just… well, quirky garden ornaments. Nobody seems to know for sure, and the lack of clear information adds to the mystique, I guess. Kind of like those whispered stories about secret passages under the city... maybe one day someone will uncover the true story. Until then, it's fun to wonder, isn't it?
That's exactly what I thought! I kept circling them, trying to figure out their purpose. Follies makes sense, that's a pretty romantic idea. It would be amazing if there was some hidden history attached to them. Secret passages... now you're talking! I'm suddenly picturing Indiana Jones-style adventures in the underbelly of Rome. Maybe we should start a research project. We could call ourselves the "Borghese Buccaneers" or something equally cheesy.
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