BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Living and Digging History
December 24, 2012
I was no history buff. History was a subject I had to study in school – full stop. While I found it interesting, it never got much of my attention. It was only when I moved to Rome that history took on a whole different perspective. How can it not when I found myself coming ... Read More »
Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2012
After spending a month in S.E. Asia , we are back in Rome in time for the holidays and to wish you and your family “Happy Holidays and an Amazing 2013!” Rome is evidently ready for the holidays and although the hot and humid weather in S.E. Asia doesn’t foster a feel of the holidays, ... Read More »
Metamorfosi – Literally A Transformation
November 29, 2012
The experience at Metamorfosi was literally a transformation for me. I swore I stepped in with mixed emotions ranging from a touch of excitement, a hint of curiosity and much apprehension but I walked out completely transformed and full of praises! Allow me to share some background details to give you an idea of what ... Read More »