The survey says…. Rome! It’s not a surprise as I often see the Colosseum packed with tourists regardless of the season. Also with so many attractions in one city, there’s no reason not to visit Rome. Guess which city came in second? [Read more…] Read More »
Category Archives: Beyond Rome
Ravello: Villa Rufolo
November 7, 2011
The view you get from Villa Rufolo in Ravello makes you feel like you are on top of the world. Breathtaking is an understatement! Ravello, in general, gives you the sensation that you have stepped into another world, one that is beyond the hustle and bustle of our world. Here in Ravello, you just experience ... Read More »
Senb Hotel in Senigallia
October 19, 2011
While doing research on the Senb Hotel in Senigallia, we read the reviews on TripAdvisor and one reviewer mentioned how they liked the place because if they got lost in Senigallia, they could easily spot the hotel because of its colors. I didn’t know if they were serious and only when we got there, we ... Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Berlusconi calls confidence vote after budget slip-up
October 13, 2011
The budget for 2011 didn’t get passed and the present government claims that some MPs simply forget to about the vote. If they can’t even remember to vote, how committed are they? [Read more…] Read More »
Anti-government protests cause disruption across Italy
October 13, 2011
There was a lot of traffic yesterday and there were many people waiting at bus-stops barely knowing what was going on. Via Nazionale in Rome was closed and bus routes were re-routed causing a lot of confusion and traffic. [Read more…] Read More »
Knox, Sollecito acquitted of Kercher’s murder
October 4, 2011
A trial that has been followed very closely by the international media. The appeals court has acquitted the both of them. [Read more…] 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 »
Festa del Pesce in Positano
September 29, 2011
When we got to Positano last Thursday, there were posters everywhere about the Festa del Pesce which would take place that Saturday evening on Fornillo Beach. We didn’t come to Positano specifically for this and didn’t know about it at all. From what I had heard, some did come to Positano that weekend just for ... 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 »