Gibberish chatter, endless energy and unrestrained giggling filled the air as the girls swung out of the revolving hotel door. Grinning ear to ear, these were evident signs that Mission Delicious was a bit hit for these little girls. Thanks to the kind invitation by the Westin Excelsior Rome, I had brought three girls, my twin nieces and their ... Read More »
Category Archives: Beyond Rome
Grape Harvest at Val delle Rose,Tuscany
October 2, 2013
Getting invited to participate in a grape harvest in Tuscany was something I couldn’t refuse. For several years I have expressed my desire to be part of vendemmia and when I received the invitation from Cecchi, a winery which history dates back to 1893, I was beyond excited. Along with a few other fabulous bloggers ... Read More »
24 Hours in the Cinque Terre
May 11, 2013
I have never been to the Cinque Terre before this trip and have always heard how it’s very similar to the Amalfi Coast. As we are very familiar with the Amalfi Coast, I was keen to visit the Cinque Terre only to see if it is that similar. With plans to stop one night half ... Read More »
Day trip to the stunning town of Civita di Bagnoregio
April 11, 2013
As striking as photos are of Civita di Bagnoregio, they don’t do this place justice. Catching a glimpse of this jaw-dropping town in person is an overwhelming and awe-inspiring moment that is difficult to describe in words. Founded by the Etruscans and dating back 2,500 years ago, Civita di Bagnoregio is today desperately clinging to its ... Read More »
Weekend in Amelia, Umbria
February 7, 2013
We are fortunate to have awesome friends who often extend an invitation for us to stay at their lovely country house in Amelia. Prior to this, I had never heard of Amelia though I am very familiar with Umbria. However, Amelia had never crossed my mind and I assume that many others would probably not ... Read More »
Hidden Gems in Lazio
January 11, 2013
Lately, I’ve had the opportunity to explore more of the Lazio region and while Rome has plenty of amazing gems, the region has stunning places that are absolutely worth a visit. Off the beaten path, you often have these places to yourself. One pleasant Saturday in November, we visited Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola and Villa ... Read More »
Day trip from Rome: Monte Soratte and Abbazia di Sant’Andrea in Flumine
November 11, 2012
With autumn in full swing, we do our best to make the most of non-rainy days. As November 1st was a holiday here in Italy, we had a nice long weekend and instead of planning a trip away, we decided to stick to day trips from Rome. I finally got the chance to visit Ostia ... Read More »
A Day in the Lazio Countryside
October 12, 2012
“Are you sure? It’s a 17-km (10.5 miles) walk!” That was the answer I got when I told Luca about the walk at Lake Nemi which is about a 40-minute drive southeast of Rome. To be honest, I didn’t read the details of this guided walk/hike and had my doubts when I heard “17-km”. However, ... Read More »
Traveling through Sicily: Erice, Agrigento and Piazza Armerina
September 9, 2012
After a week in San Vito Lo Capo, it was time for our road trip where we’d drive from San Vito Lo Capo to Taormina in a span of a few days. While plotting out the trip, it took a lot of convincing before Luca agreed to it as we would be on the road ... Read More »
Eating Our Way Through Sicily – Awesome Sicilian Food
August 31, 2012
Now back in Rome, I am reminiscing as well as missing the awesome Sicilian food we had while on vacation there. You are spoilt for choice in Sicily and while we tried to pace ourselves in those two weeks, it was a real challenge. We literally ate our way through Sicily, starting in Palermo where ... Read More »