BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
Planning a trip to Rome can feel overwhelming, especially if it is your first visit to the city. Too many things to see, too little time. If you’re trying to figure out which attractions not to miss out on, here’s some help. 15 Must-See Places in Rome 1. Colosseum The icon of Rome, your family and friends ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Culture
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj: A splendid gem in Rome
March 7, 2016
The saying “Roma non basta una vita” which translates to “Rome, a lifetime is not enough” rings true for me. Let me step back for a second. I think we have all been there where there’s a place you would like to visit in your town or city but you put it off because, well, ... Read More »
Grape Harvest at Val delle Rose,Tuscany
October 2, 2013
Getting invited to participate in a grape harvest in Tuscany was something I couldn’t refuse. For several years I have expressed my desire to be part of vendemmia and when I received the invitation from Cecchi, a winery which history dates back to 1893, I was beyond excited. Along with a few other fabulous bloggers ... Read More »
4 Simple Tips to Learning Italian
July 19, 2013
Learning Italian is, and continues to be, a challenge for me. While I can get by with basic conversations that allow me to buy food, read recipes in Italian, and run simple errands, I wouldn’t say I am fluent. So when I came across the YouTube channel “Learn Italian with Lucrezia”, I was impressed by the ... 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 »
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 »
Sagra del Tartufo in Casperia
September 18, 2012
We don’t often attend sagre (plural of sagra) as crowds are something we try to avoid. So when we do go to one, there are usually lesser-known and on a much smaller scale. This past weekend, my brother-in-law invited us to join them in Casperia for the Sagra del Tartufo and taking the opportunity to ... Read More »
Eating Our Way Through Sicily – Awesome Sicilian Food
August 31, 2012
Now back in Rome, I am reminiscing as well as missing the awesome Sicilian food we had while on vacation there. You are spoilt for choice in Sicily and while we tried to pace ourselves in those two weeks, it was a real challenge. We literally ate our way through Sicily, starting in Palermo where ... Read More »
Exploring Esquilino with Rome for Expats
August 21, 2012
Esquilino is not new to me as I had lived very close to this neighborhood for four years before moving to our present home. Lesser known compared to its more famous neighbor Monti, Esquilino has more than meets the eye. What comes to mind when Esquilino is mentioned are the ethnic stores in this area. ... Read More »
Life in San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily
August 13, 2012
One of the reasons we chose to stay in an apartment in San Vito Lo Capo for our week-long vacation there is the option to prepare meals at home. As we settled into a daily routine and thanks to the friendly residents of this small popular beach town located on the north-western part of Sicily, ... Read More »