BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
If you don’t already know, football in Italy is huge on any day and reaches fever pitch levels when the national team is doing well in international tournaments. Today is the case in point as Italy is in the Euro 2012 finals! This past Thursday, Italy defeated Germany 2- 1 in the semi-finals of the ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Culture
Latest Fascination – Vintage Fiat 500
June 15, 2012
My fascination with the vintage Fiat 500 started in April when I saw that, despite its size, there were three men sitting inside one at a gas station. That sight for me was like looking at a scene from an Italian movie in the 50’s. I stood there for a few seconds, taking in scene, ... Read More »
Loving Italian Breakfast
April 15, 2012
My sister can’t get over maritozzi with panna! She absolutely loves them. Here’s another guest post from her on her favorites for breakfast . What are your favs? As a person with a sweet tooth, I’ve always enjoyed the Italian breakfast of sweet pastries. Now on this trip I discovered maritozzi con panna and now ... Read More »
Celebrating Easter in Rome
April 4, 2012
If you are celebrating Easter in Rome, here are a few posts which I have come across that will provides very useful information regarding the different events taking place in the city and of course, don’t forget to try some food specifically for Easter. Easter Week in Rome by Viator Travel Blog Easter in Rome: ... Read More »
Leftover Panettone Recipe
December 30, 2011
During the holidays, you see panettone everywhere in Italy! Commercials on TV, gift baskets and basically on every Italian table as the dessert for Christmas. Every year, we would also find a panettone in the Christmas box my husband gets from his company, which by the way is soft and delicious. In general, I prefer ... Read More »
BR Briefs: New Year’s Eve in Rome
December 28, 2011
This year, I will actually not be spending New Year’s Eve in Rome as we will be in Umbria with friends. However, if you are going to be in Rome, here is a quick glimpse of events taking place: 1. The main one would be the free concert organized by the Comune di Roma featuring ... Read More »
Family Lunch in Naples
December 27, 2011
As if we hadn’t eaten enough for Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas lunch, we headed to Naples on Santa Stefano (or Boxing Day) to have a lunch with my husband’s cousins. I can barely recall the last time I was in Naples but trips here were only to visit family. As such, I have never ... Read More »
Celebrating Christmas in Rome
December 26, 2011
For me, celebrating Christmas in Rome starts on December 24th. Even before moving here, when we would be back in Rome for the holidays, the main focus was the Christmas Eve feast. This, however, varies from household to household. My sister-in-law’s in-laws, for example, have their feast on Christmas Day. Yes, Christmas in Rome, or ... Read More »
BR Briefs: Christmas Tree in Piazza Venezia
December 8, 2011
While going to the center of Rome this evening to catch a movie, we passed by Piazza Venezia and saw the newly replaced Christmas tree all lit up. There is also the nativity scene. Nearby, Via del Corso was completely covered with the colors of the Italian flag to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy’s ... Read More »
Controversial Christmas tree goes down in Rome
December 8, 2011
In Italy, even the smallest things can get controversial. The fake Christmas tree got my attention this week as I passed by Piazza Venezia but didn’t think much about it. The mayor says it’s too ugly and is replacing it with a real one. My question is whose decision was it to put the fake ... Read More »