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Waking up at an ungodly hour to catch the train to Florence or anything for that matter is not my cup of tea. On top of that, Luca had a fever and all these were signs that maybe we shouldn’t be going on a walking tour of Florence. Nonetheless, we were troopers and went forward ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Pictures
Positano is always stunning
July 10, 2012
No matter how many times I have been to Positano, I always find it stunning. Whether it’s cliff-hanging views, charming streets, houses of the cliffs, shades of the water, huge lemons, or the combination of it all, Positano just impresses me. While I have written several posts on Positano ranging from Why I love Positano to the Festa ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 1: Matera, Italy – Stepping into the Past
June 9, 2012
Matera, Italy is an extraordinary town that is so surreal that it feels like you have just stepped into the past. From the second you catch a glimpse of the Sassi District, the ancient and historic part of the town, you know there are few places on earth that offer you this same sensation. The ... Read More »
The Top 5 Most Luxurious Hotels in Rome
May 25, 2012
I have been thinking about writing more posts on accommodations in Rome and was thrilled that Joe agreed to write this guest post on luxurious hotels in Rome. Many visitors to the Eternal City are here for a special occasion and obviously, they want the best the city has to offer. If that is what ... Read More »
Sport Events in Rome in May
May 17, 2012
As the weather in Rome is getting warmer, several sport events are scheduled for this month. Here are three main ones which will be taking place and there is still time to buy tickets for them. 1. Rome Masters Tennis (Internazional BNL D’Italia) – 12 to 20 May As tennis fans, we have been to this ... Read More »
Abruzzo National Park
April 30, 2012
This trip to Abruzzo National Park was a super last minute arrangement. I woke up Saturday morning with an urge to be outdoors as the weather has just been gorgeous lately. The urge was also probably due to the need to work off the food marathon I had with my sister while she was in ... Read More »
Living in Rome: Sailing Sunday
November 20, 2011
One of the beauty of living in Rome is that you have easy access to the sea, mountains, and beautiful neighboring regions such as Tuscany and Umbria. This is what keeps us busy during the weekend if we decide not to just chill out at home. A few months ago, we decided to give sailing ... Read More »
La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth)
November 14, 2011
La Bocca della Verita (The Mouth of Truth) may not be grandiose like the Colosseum or the Pantheon but don’t be surprised to still see a line here. My fascination with La Bocca della Verita is thanks to the film “Only You” which had beautiful scenes of Italy and created a desire for me to ... Read More »
Ravello: Villa Rufolo
November 7, 2011
The view you get from Villa Rufolo in Ravello makes you feel like you are on top of the world. Breathtaking is an understatement! Ravello, in general, gives you the sensation that you have stepped into another world, one that is beyond the hustle and bustle of our world. Here in Ravello, you just experience ... Read More »
Bakery in the Jewish Ghetto: Pizza Ebraica
October 25, 2011
As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I was going to stop by again at the kosher bakery in the Jewish Ghetto to try their pizza ebraica. If you are expecting something savory, it’s really deceptive because it’s nothing like pizza. While the baked goods tend to look burnt and unappealing in this kosher ... Read More »