Norcia Accommodation: Casale nel Parco Dei Monti Sibillini

Norcia Accommodation: Casale nel Parco Dei Monti Sibillini

May 21, 2011

When we planned our trip to Norcia, we actually found it difficult to find a nice Norcia accommodation.  Late last year for our birthdays, we were given the SmartBox “Soggiorno Gustoso” and decided to finally use it. If you aren’t familiar what the SmartBox is, it is basically a gift certificate to use at various ... Read More »

Sardinia’s Ferry Price Crisis

May 19, 2011

It isn’t great news for those who were planning their summer vacation in Sardinia. Fare hikes range from 90% to 110%. The main ferry companies  Moby, SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci are blaming oil prices.  [Read more…] Read More »

Number of Italian weddings down sharply in last two years

May 19, 2011

The number of Italian weddings have dropped by 9.4% in Rome in the last two years as couples are saying that it’s now more difficult to find jobs and homes.  Living here in Rome for the past 5 years, I can confirm that!  It took us more than 4 years to find our place and ... Read More »

I Love Positano, Italy

I Love Positano, Italy

May 19, 2011

Positano, Italy is one of my favorite places to spend summer. Before I share with you more about this spectacular town on the Amalfi Coast, the first time I had heard of Positano was in the movie Only You. The breathe-taking scenes from that movie from this town on the Amalfi Coast made me promise ... Read More »

Easter Biscuits Decorating Course in Rome

April 7, 2011

Yes, Easter is here again and recently there has been a lot of interest in American cakes and cookies here in Rome. A friend of mine is organizing an easter biscuit decorating course here in Rome and if you are interested, please click here to download a pdf with more information (it’s in Italian). To ... Read More »

150th Anniversary of Italian Unification

March 17, 2011

Just a quick shout out to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Italian unification. Even Google made a banner to honor this day.   It’s a holiday here in Italy so taking time to just relax.  The other night we went to Teatro Dell’Opera in Rome to see Nabucco and this song received a tremendous applause.  ... Read More »

Top 5 Things To Do In Rome

Top 5 Things To Do In Rome

March 9, 2011

A friend is coming over to Rome and asked if they would have enough time to see Rome in 3 days.  I told them that you would need a week to really see Rome!  This isn’t the first time I have had  friends visiting Rome for a short trip and then heading to other cities ... Read More »

I love Vietri Ceramics

I love Vietri Ceramics

February 26, 2011

I first heard about Vietri ceramics from my husband as his family is from Positano.  It was since that time I started my collection of Vietri ceramics which have traveled with me wherever we have lived. For the house in Positano, my husband’s family used Vietri tiles in the kitchen and bathroom and I was ... Read More »

Pasta e Ceci recipe

February 26, 2011

I admit lately I have been into beans.  And let me tell you it’s definitely not me.  Before moving to Rome, I had never liked beans but I am starting to slowly appreciate the different brean dishes here.  I also think it has to do with the weather.  When it’s cold here in Rome I ... Read More »