BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
This post on L’Arcangelo was written by my sister who was here on a two-week vacation last month and would like to share her experiences on BrowsingRome. “It’s Thursday” my sister reminded me but as I was on vacation, days don’t really matter. “It’s Thursday, gnocchi Thursday – let’s head to l’Arcangelo” she added the ... Read More »
Fatamorgana Gelateria – Illusion No More
May 10, 2012
Despite two failed-attempts to get a gelato from Fatamorgana with my sister, I chose to see if I will get lucky the third time around. To not face another round of disappointment, I had no expectations but figured that this time around, I will head there not when they are just opening at 12.00pm but ... Read More »
Rome on a Budget: 4 Financial Tips
May 7, 2012
As one of the most culturally rich cities in the world, it’s no surprise that Rome is often a highly sought after destination. After all, in a recent TripAdvisor survey, Rome was ranked as the No. 3 in the Top 25 Destinations in the World. However, a trip to Rome is no small hop across ... Read More »
Homemade Meals and Baked Treats in Rome
May 4, 2012
My sister is still writing some posts to recount her very short two-week trip here as a tourist in Rome. She managed to pack a lot in a relatively short period and has several more interesting posts to share over the next few weeks. Whenever I can manage to get BrowsingRome to cook or bake ... Read More »
Bed and Breakfast in Pescasseroli
May 3, 2012
We planned a last minute trip to Pescasseroli this past weekend and were lucky to find there was availability at the first bed and breakfast we called. As it was a holiday on May 1st, most people took Monday off to have a 4-day weekend, and so we were expecting that we would have to ... Read More »
Abruzzo National Park
April 30, 2012
This trip to Abruzzo National Park was a super last minute arrangement. I woke up Saturday morning with an urge to be outdoors as the weather has just been gorgeous lately. The urge was also probably due to the need to work off the food marathon I had with my sister while she was in ... Read More »
Kami Spa -Oriental Spa in Rome
April 27, 2012
This week, I have been asking around for a spa in Rome where they speak English. After getting a few recommendations, I decided on Kami Spa for a few reasons. First, it’s easier for me to get there as it’s only a few minutes walk from Barberini metro and secondly, since it claims to be ... Read More »
La Dolce Vita: Il Gelato Di Claudio Torce
April 25, 2012
From this post, it’s obvious that my sister has a love affair with Il Gelato di Claudio Torce. To see the photos of the gelato, visit her wall of gelato in Rome. Sheer Genius whomever came up with the savory gelato flavors at Il Gelato Di Claudio Torce, also just known as Il Gelato. Oh ... Read More »
Wall of Gelato in Rome
April 23, 2012
We haven’t had the perfect weather for gelato in Rome but who needs perfect weather for gelato, right? Obviously, not my sister and here’s what she has to share! This a visual blog of all the gelati I consumed on this trip. Sadly, not enough! Although I’m lactose intolerant, it was a bit too much ... Read More »
The Tale of Two Sisters & Fatamorgana Gelateria
April 22, 2012
My sister had to write about this and after reading it, I found it hilarious. But I wasn’t a happy camper when it happened. I am determined to make it back there really soon. Enjoy the tale! Once upon a time, two sisters ventured out on a sort of sunny Tuesday morning to Via G. ... Read More »