BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
I usually don’t follow Italian politics but when I heard this, I was shocked that a Minister could be so un-PC to call a colleague a “dwarf”. Actually, I should know better and never be shocked as to what happens in the political arena. All I can say is “Welcome To Italy!” Ok, he has ... Read More »
Category Archives: Beyond Rome
Italy on ‘right track’ after beating world champs Spain
August 12, 2011
We were watching this match from half time and I was surprised to see that it was 1-1 at that time. To be fair, the goal that Italy scored touched a defender so there was some luck involved too. They play again tonight and let’s see if Italy is really on the right track. [Read ... Read More »
Sagra dei Stringozzi in Casperia
August 7, 2011
We weren’t originally going to Casperia for the Sagra but instead to visit my brother-in-law who was spending the week there. However, the day we were, there was the Sagra dei Stringozzi. What’s a Sagra? It’s basically a festival and there are usually about food! While there were flyers all over Casperia about this Sagra, ... Read More »
Swimming: Pellegrini double gold again
July 28, 2011
Congratulations to Federica Pellegrini on an outstanding performance in the World Swimming Championships in Shanghai [read more…] Read More »
Our Positano House
July 1, 2011
I always enjoy spending time in our Positano house but as we are often away during summer, it’s underutilized. This summer, as we are away, we decided to rent out our Positano house. As Positano does cater to celebrities, many people think that it is too expensive for them to vacation there. It’s not necessary ... Read More »
3 Umbria Towns in 24 hours!
June 21, 2011
I have visited a few Umbria towns before but have always wanted to go to Norcia. Why you may ask? Well, if shops that sell salame, prosciutto and cheese are called “norceria”, this place must have great food! Also, since there were so many Umbria towns along the route, we decided to make a quick ... Read More »
Bed and Breakfast in Maremma: Le Chiuse
June 5, 2011
At the last minute, we found a bed and breakfast in Maremma! Last minute means we were on the highway on our way to Maremma when we got a call from the bed and breakfast to confirm availability. I admit it’s our fault as we decided on Thursday to leave for the weekend. We called ... Read More »
Italian minister says no risk from deadly bacteria
June 4, 2011
Fazio advises consumers to ‘stay calm’ and I agree with this statement. I am still eating salad and fresh tomatoes. Taking the usual steps to make sure they are cleaned properly. [Read more…] Read More »
Match-Fix Probe Spreads to Serie A – De Rossi Mentioned in Phone Call
June 4, 2011
Every year there seems to be a scandal in the football world and I guess this year is not an exception either. The latest scandal is on match fixing. What’s next? [Read more…] Read More »
A Lovely Bed and Breakfast in Montepulciano
May 30, 2011
I am hesitant to share this bed and breakfast in Montepulciano because I would like to keep it a best-kept secret! We came across this bed and breakfast in Montepulciano because the place we booked in Norcia, Umbria only had 1 night available. Thank goodness for that because this place is a jewel. Casa Di ... Read More »