BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
After my sister had sent me the details of her flight itinerary to Rome, the next email I got was an itinerary of new of places she would like to check out from the 17 places I had suggested. With slightly more than a week in Rome, it was a tight schedule especially as dinners ... Read More »
La Festa di San Giuseppe and Bigné di San Giuseppe
March 19, 2013
Buona Festa del Papà! (Happy Father’s Day) You may think I have the wrong date but here in Italy, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19th which coincides with St. Joseph’s Day (La Festa di San Giuseppe), who happens to be the patron saint of the Church, fathers and carpenters. And is it then a ... Read More »
Conclave frenzy, New Pope and more
March 16, 2013
It has been a week filled with excitement in Rome as the Papal Conclave got underway this past Tuesday. All eyes were on Vatican eagerly waiting to see the white smoke signaling that a pope has been elected. And unless you have been living under a rock, you know there is a new Pope! With the ... Read More »
Crash course on the Papal Conclave: 8 Handy Resources
March 11, 2013
The much awaited Papal Conclave will begin tomorrow afternoon and all eyes will be on the Vatican. If you are still not sure about what goes on during the Papal Conclave, here are 8 insightful resources that will give you the A to Z of what it entails. 1. Rome’s Sistine Chapel: 50 fascinating facts – Telegraph ... Read More »
One crazy February and it’s not over yet!
February 25, 2013
We were waiting for it to happen but we didn’t quite expect it to turn out this way. Every winter we brace for the “Dreaded Month” and when it happens is anybody’s guess. This year it happened this month and the experience has opened my eyes to even more aspects of life in Italy. It ... Read More »
Weekend in Amelia, Umbria
February 7, 2013
We are fortunate to have awesome friends who often extend an invitation for us to stay at their lovely country house in Amelia. Prior to this, I had never heard of Amelia though I am very familiar with Umbria. However, Amelia had never crossed my mind and I assume that many others would probably not ... Read More »
17 Places to Eat in Rome – List for my sister
January 23, 2013
My sister has been contemplating a visit to Rome and with many new exciting places that have just opened up, here’s another list of 17 places that she may want to check out when she is in town next. Not all are “new” openings but the list includes places which are new to me. They ... Read More »
Hidden Gems in Lazio
January 11, 2013
Lately, I’ve had the opportunity to explore more of the Lazio region and while Rome has plenty of amazing gems, the region has stunning places that are absolutely worth a visit. Off the beaten path, you often have these places to yourself. One pleasant Saturday in November, we visited Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola and Villa ... Read More »
Christmas Holidays are over!
January 8, 2013
With the arrival of La Befana on January 6th, the Christmas holidays in Italy are officially over. Time seems to have flown by in warp-speed especially considering that my holidays started middle of November. I had spent a month in Asia with family and got back to Rome a week before Christmas, in time to ... Read More »
Exploring Trionfale Food Market and Roman Cuisine with Tavole Romane
January 4, 2013
Before revealing the mouth-watering tastings we had while exploring the Trionfale market and the impressive new food outlets in Prati, a big thank you to Tavole Romane for the kind invitation to join them on this exciting food tour. I was eagerly looking forward to it as there were many firsts for me which I ... Read More »