BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
While I personally love spending August in Rome, I wouldn’t recommend friends to visit us during this period. Not only because it’s hot but most shops are closed. Yes, it’s true that there is less traffic and you can find parking everywhere but on the other hand, some shops are closed for almost the entire ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Travel tips
Via dei Coronari, Rome
January 23, 2011
Last weekend, we headed to the center of Rome to look for a piece of furniture for the new house. My sister-in-law mentioned that she saw a antique Chinese shop on Via dei Coronari. As we went with the car, it took forever for us to find parking along Lungotevere and fortunately, when we did, ... Read More »
A few days in Rome, Italy
June 13, 2010
Recently, many friends and family have expressed an interest in visiting Rome and Italy. I already have my ‘guest room’ booked for a week at the end of August and September. I believe there will be few more bookings coming our way. No, I am not a travel agent nor do I have a bed ... Read More »
Parking signs in Rome
May 23, 2010
If you are planning to drive in Rome, you not only have to get used to the way they drive here but also understand what the parking signs are trying to say. On Friday night, we went to Testaccio for dinner and were worried about parking as it’s a place which is known for it’s ... Read More »
Beyond Rome with Cherrye in Calabria
May 23, 2010
Cherrye Moore is a Texas-born freelance writer who moved to southern Italy and opened a bed and breakfast and travel consulting business with her Calabrese husband. Cherrye shares with us valuable tips for traveling to this part of Italy and I sincerely thank Cherrye for the in-depth details she has provided. As I have never ... Read More »
Honest mistake or not?
April 29, 2010
This evening on my way to a yoga studio near Piazza Navona, I decided to step into the Museo di Roma which is located at Piazza San Pantaleo, 10. Once you step in there, you are treated to beautiful sculptures on display and I thought it would make for an interesting visit. I walked to ... Read More »
Browsing Rome with Silvia
April 29, 2010
My name is Silvia, I am 34 years old and I am a native Roman. I have always lived here because I love my city! I do love finding out one of its new hidden corners every day. I hold a University Degree in Foreign Languages and worked for many years for a US Tour ... Read More »
Spring fashion in Rome
April 28, 2010
I had fun observing how people dress a few days ago here in Rome because as much as we love Spring, it’s hard to figure out what’s the best way to dress. The first year I was here, my sister-in-law once mentioned that in Spring you see all types of clothes but I didn’t get ... Read More »
Browsing Rome with Eleonora
April 26, 2010
Eleonora Baldwin is an Italian-American who lives in Rome with her 4 year old son, where she is currently editing her Italian cookbook/lifestyle manuscript. She enjoys good food, wine, travels, traditions, glorious meals, recipes, Italian lifestyle and more. In addition, she takes on multiple roles from being a home cook to translator to mother. At ... Read More »
The idea behind ‘Browsing Rome with…’
April 25, 2010
I started ‘Browsing Rome with…’ as I thought it would be interesting to get different perspectives of Rome from the people who love the city, frequent visitors, expats living here and Romans themselves. Their unique views of Rome allow us to see the Eternal City from the ‘inside’ which I personally find very intriguing as ... Read More »