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There are many things to do in Rome, Italy that you are often spoilt for choice. It’s always a difficult decision as to what to see and do when time is limited. First-time visitors to Rome often schedule a pack day of sightseeing and it’s only natural to do so as you want to make the ... Read More »
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More Gelato in Rome: New Favorite Gelateria
October 5, 2011
There’s more gelato in Rome than you can even imagine. However, not all gelato are made equal. Thanks to Katie Parla, who had a gelato aperitivo event at Il Gelato, I discovered this gelateria. I wasn’t able to attend the event and had every intention to visit this gelateria the first opportunity I had. As ... Read More »
Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro
October 4, 2011
Autumn maybe around the corner but it’s still warm enough to get a gelato in Rome. For those who love gelato, myself included, seasons are not even a factor. There’s never a wrong season for gelato in Rome! Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro As a “plain Jane”, I often lean towards classic flavors ... Read More »
Fav Bites in Positano
October 1, 2011
On the trip to Positano last weekend, there were a few things on my mind that I wanted to make sure I had. They weren’t even dishes but more like bites and two out of three were for those who have a sweet tooth. Bites in and near Positano 1. Pane Casatiello and Saltimbocca On ... Read More »
September in Positano
September 27, 2011
This summer, we didn’t get to visit Positano and as it has been a while since we were last here, we decided to drive down this past weekend. I think we made the right decision to come to Positano in September as the beaches were pretty deserted but the water still warm enough for a ... Read More »
Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll with Context Travel
September 21, 2011
I was excited when I was invited as a guest by Context Travel to join their Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll tour. Even though I have lived here in Rome for more than 5 years, there is always something to learn about Italian food. As many of you know, even as a guest of ... Read More »
AgriturismoLife Hand-Picks the Best Agriturismi
September 18, 2011
I am a strong advocate of agriturismi and even before living in Italy, our preference, whenever possible, has been to stay in more hospitable and friendly places. Since living in Italy, I have stayed at many agriturismi myself and love the idea of getting away from it all in a place that feels like home. ... Read More »
Public Transport in Rome – Part 2
September 14, 2011
While Part 1 of public transport in Rome covers the basics such as the different types of tickets and where to buy them, this post will cover the metro and bus routes as well as a few tools to help you get around in Rome. This post is as extensive as the first one and ... Read More »
Public Transport In Rome – Part 1
September 12, 2011
I have been taking public transport in Rome since the very first day I got there. It’s not because I don’t have an Italian driver’s license (which I studied a lot for and this story is for another day) but parking and people driving with so much disorder just freaks me out. Although public transport ... Read More »
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »