BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
While Part 1 of public transport in Rome covers the basics such as the different types of tickets and where to buy them, this post will cover the metro and bus routes as well as a few tools to help you get around in Rome. This post is as extensive as the first one and ... Read More »
Public Transport In Rome – Part 1
September 12, 2011
I have been taking public transport in Rome since the very first day I got there. It’s not because I don’t have an Italian driver’s license (which I studied a lot for and this story is for another day) but parking and people driving with so much disorder just freaks me out. Although public transport ... Read More »
Confidence Vote for Budget 4.0 – VAT Hike, Levy on Top Earners
September 8, 2011
With the VAT hike of 1% (from 20% to 21%), I wonder if retailers will increase prices by even more than 1%. We just have to see what happens and hope it won’t be as bad as when Italy switched to Euros. It’s the end-consumer who eventually bears this cost. [Read more…] Read More »
Homemade Ricotta Is So Easy To Make
September 7, 2011
I know I shouldn’t need to make homemade ricotta as I live in Italy but outside of Italy, it can sometimes be a challenge to find ricotta. While browsing several websites, I came across a recipe for ricotta and after reading it, I was surprised to see how easy it is to make homemade ricotta. ... Read More »
Rome Fountain Vandal Arrested
September 5, 2011
When I first saw the video of the fountain being vandalized, I was shocked. It’s a disgrace that people would consider destroying such magnificent work of art just to get attention to their personal problems. Glad the police caught the culprit! [Read more…] Read More »
Senigallia-Places to Eat: Aniko
September 3, 2011
When I visit Senigallia, I always try to grab a bite at Aniko. It is a not quite a restaurant but rather an open-air place that is owned by Moreno Cedroni, a Michelin two-star chef. Not only do I enjoy the outdoor setting but this place offers very unique cuisine. It’s specialty is smoked fish ... Read More »
Pasta Recipe: Frittata di Spaghetti al Pomodoro
September 1, 2011
I didn’t even know that you could make a frittata with leftover pasta! However, this past weekend when we were on the beach in Senigallia, my sister-in-law brought her lunch, frittata di spaghetti al pomodoro, and my husband was transported back in time to when they were teenagers. Their mother would make this as lunch ... Read More »
Easy Chocolate Gelato Recipe
August 30, 2011
Here’s an easy gelato recipe that I used to make gelato for the first time! It was so hot in Rome last week (almost 40C) that I could only think of gelato. However, going out to get one was out of the question. So, I thought, why not make it at home. After doing some ... Read More »
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »
Senigallia: A Long Weekend Trip
August 25, 2011
Senigallia, why? That was my reaction 5 years ago when I heard my sister-in-law was going to Senigallia because I thought it was Senegal. I admit I was that ignorant! So where is Senigallia? Visualizzazione ingrandita della mappa Senigallia is a seaside town in the Marche region. It’s about a 3 hours drive from Rome ... Read More »