BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
With the weather getting warmer in Rome, it’s the perfect time to start working outdoors. On top of that, summer is coming up fast. When I heard there would be a bootcamp in March with Coach G I was eager to try it out. I have heard about bootcamps from my sister who has attended ... Read More »
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Attraction in Rome: Palazzo Valentini
February 28, 2012
What is fascinating about this attraction in Rome is not the Palazzo itself but what lies beneath and how with the use of technology, these ruins are brought to life. I had heard about Palazzo Valentini from my sister-in-law who was arranging a trip for my niece and her classmates. She had mentioned that with ... Read More »
Preparing Homemade Asian Meals
February 26, 2012
In Rome, I tend to cook Italian food at home more frequently than Asian meals. For whatever reason, I just find it easier to cook Italian meals as I feel there is less prep work. Nonetheless, I would occasionally prepare Asian meals and did so the past two weekends when we had guests over for ... Read More »
Attraction in Rome: St. Peter in Chains
February 24, 2012
This attraction in Rome, St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli) is only a short walk from Colosseum but often overlooked by visitors to the city. I, myself, am guilty as I first heard about St. Peter in Chains from the book “The Secrets of Rome” which I got as a gift last Christmas. ... Read More »
Gelato in Rome: Fassi – All Time Favorite
February 20, 2012
Better known as Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi, I think they have one of the best gelato in Rome for classic flavors. This was one of the first gelateria Luca brought me to and remembered thinking “This gelateria is huge by any standards and the gelato so unbelievably flavorful”. When we have guests visiting us, ... Read More »
Quick Bites in Rome: Lasagnam
February 19, 2012
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am usually on the run at lunch and can only get a quick bite. So when I first heard about Lasagnam from some tweeps (people on Twitter), I had thought about checking it out. However, life gets in the way and got a friendly reminder when I ... Read More »
Lesser Known Attractions in Rome
February 13, 2012
This week as I venture out again after 3 weeks of recovering from a bad cold at home, I have listed 7 lesser known attractions in Rome that I would like to visit. This list started while reading the book The Secrets of Rome by Corrado Augias which was given to me for Christmas. If ... Read More »
Italy shivers as snowfalls intensify
February 12, 2012
While Rome has not been spared from this cold snap, we are fortunate compared to many other parts of Italy. For example in Tuscany, a friend was not able to venture out of her house for 4 days and areas in Lazio didn’t have electricity. [Read more…] Read More »
More Snow in Rome?
February 10, 2012
Yeah it’s unreal that we are expecting more snow in Rome and yesterday, the Mayor had announced that today and Saturday, schools and public offices will be closed. Cars are also obliged to have snow chains on board. Last weekend, the Mayor of Rome was criticized for being ill-prepared to handle the snowstorm and in ... Read More »
Snow in Rome 2012
February 4, 2012
Many of you have probably read about the surprising amount of snow in Rome we have had the past few days. I was unsure about writing this post as some of you may even be tired of hearing and seeing photos of Rome covered with snow but waking up to snow outside your window is ... Read More »