BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
A glance at the post on Surviving the Hottest June in 230 years. This weekend, I stayed home as my way of surviving the heatwave and figured that I will attempt to create a graphic for those who are more visual. If you are planning a visit to Rome this summer, here are tips to help ... Read More »
Gelato Shop and More on Via della Croce
June 25, 2012
It’s summer and it should come as no surprise that I am writing a post on yet another gelato shop. Just as I was headed to Piazza della Spagna a few days ago, I got a message on Twitter from Frances Mayes suggesting Venchi. This was in reply to a post I had shared on ... Read More »
The Beehive in Rome – A Safe Haven from Home
June 22, 2012
After several attempts, I finally had the opportunity to meet the lovely Linda who co-owns The Beehive in Rome with her husband Steve. With the bloggers meet up held at The Beehive early this month, I got the chance to sit down and chat with Linda (and her beautiful girls). Located just a stone’s throw ... Read More »
Surviving the hottest June in 230 years
June 21, 2012
This past week has been excruciating hot in Rome and it came as no surprise when it was announced that this has been the hottest June in 230 years. This year, the weather in Rome has been radical, with snow in February and now with this heatwave we are experiencing. It’s expected to last until Sunday ... Read More »
Attraction in Rome: St. Paul Outside-The-Walls
June 19, 2012
It was by chance that we stopped by this lesser known attraction in Rome as my niece was having her piano recital in the vicinity (this story is for another day). We often drive by St. Paul Outside-The-Walls and while I would have a few seconds to admire this stunning Basilica, the last time I ... Read More »
Vintage Shopping and A Good Cause
June 16, 2012
Updated 28 November 2012 As the holidays are around the corner, the PIC Association is holding a special sale on Sunday, December 2nd from 10.00 – 18.00. Go shopping and support this great cause! —— A few months ago, a good friend told me about a fundraising bazaar in Rome that support scholarships for students. ... Read More »
Latest Fascination – Vintage Fiat 500
June 15, 2012
My fascination with the vintage Fiat 500 started in April when I saw that, despite its size, there were three men sitting inside one at a gas station. That sight for me was like looking at a scene from an Italian movie in the 50’s. I stood there for a few seconds, taking in scene, ... Read More »
Behind The Scenes at the Vatican Museums
June 14, 2012
Together with a group of bloggers, BrowsingRome was invited to join the VIP Access – Vatican Behind the Scenes and Sistine Chapel Tour with Walks of Italy. I am grateful to Walks of Italy for this invitation as it was an incredible and memorable experience. It was an extremely crowded day at the Vatican but ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 2: Matera, Italy – Cave Hotel, Piazza, Festival and More
June 11, 2012
Don’t let Matera fool you. This ancient town has done a fabulous job in bringing alive it’s past that there are more things you can see here that can be covered in a day. A visit to Matera is usually done as a day trip from Puglia and honestly, that was our initial plan too. ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 1: Matera, Italy – Stepping into the Past
June 9, 2012
Matera, Italy is an extraordinary town that is so surreal that it feels like you have just stepped into the past. From the second you catch a glimpse of the Sassi District, the ancient and historic part of the town, you know there are few places on earth that offer you this same sensation. The ... Read More »