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It was by chance that we stopped by this lesser known attraction in Rome as my niece was having her piano recital in the vicinity (this story is for another day). We often drive by St. Paul Outside-The-Walls and while I would have a few seconds to admire this stunning Basilica, the last time I ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Travel tips
Behind The Scenes at the Vatican Museums
June 14, 2012
Together with a group of bloggers, BrowsingRome was invited to join the VIP Access – Vatican Behind the Scenes and Sistine Chapel Tour with Walks of Italy. I am grateful to Walks of Italy for this invitation as it was an incredible and memorable experience. It was an extremely crowded day at the Vatican but ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 2: Matera, Italy – Cave Hotel, Piazza, Festival and More
June 11, 2012
Don’t let Matera fool you. This ancient town has done a fabulous job in bringing alive it’s past that there are more things you can see here that can be covered in a day. A visit to Matera is usually done as a day trip from Puglia and honestly, that was our initial plan too. ... 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 »
How To Get From Rome to Bari
June 5, 2012
While planning our trip to Puglia in April, we decided to fly from Rome to Bari. At that time, we didn’t have a car and as we only had 3 days to spare, due to work commitments, the only logical option was to fly. Although, the flight from Ciampino required us to get up at ... Read More »
Staying in a Trullo in Puglia: Terra e Mare
June 3, 2012
For the longest time, I have always wanted to stay in a trullo in Puglia. From the second I learnt about the trulli (plural for trullo), I was enchanted by them and as we made plans to visit the Itria Valley in Puglia, I was eager to stay in one. What is a trullo? Simply ... Read More »
Shopping in Rome – Tax Refund for Tourists
June 1, 2012
My sister did some serious shopping in Rome when she was here in April, not so much for herself but for others who had given her a list of things to buy. This post was written by her about the arduous steps to take in order to get the tax refund. Here’s a “quick” or ... Read More »
You Don’t Have to be the Zuckerbergs to visit Rome
May 30, 2012
As all you may have heard, the Zuckerbergs were in Rome for their honeymoon last weekend but you don’t have to be a billionaire to visit Rome. There are plenty of options available here in the Eternal City that regardless of your budget, you will still get the most out of vacation. Here are some ... 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 »
Rome Food Tour with Walks of Italy
May 14, 2012
As you know, I love walking tours. Whether we are in Rome or another destination, we always look for walking tours to join mainly for one reason. While you can explore a city, town or place on your own, the insights you get by taking a guided tour is far beyond what you would get ... Read More »