BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
When Germany scored the first goal we were all moaning. I told my husband that I would be happy to see a draw and that happened. Yes, I am still supporting Italy even when they may not be at their best. Forza Azzurri!! [Read more…] Read More »
Category Archives: Beyond Rome
Ferrari to use race car’s full name to dodge Ford charge
February 11, 2011
The F1 season hasn’t started yet and there is already some controversy about Ferrari as Ford claims that F150 which is a pick-up was virtually the same as F-150. [Read more…] Read More »
Gelmini Wants Schools to Stay Open on Unification Holiday
February 11, 2011
I honestly don’t think the students here will be happy about this. There has been a lot of discussion about this holiday which will be in March. [Read more…] Read More »
Ski slopes near Rome
January 16, 2011
I was excited when we decided that this weekend, we will try cross country skiing at a place that’s about 90 minutes from Rome. I wasn’t sure if there was snow for us to even do that as it’s been warmer than usual this week. After checking snow reports online, my husband said yes there’s ... Read More »
Vietri sul Mare – Ceramics on the Amalfi Coast
July 16, 2010
I’ve always loved the Vietri ceramics and have brought them with me wherever I’ve lived! Here is a small sample of my collection and I’ve even bought them for friends as weddings gift. They are definitely unique. Known as the “Gateway to the Amalfi Coast”, the town of Vietri sul Mare is a paradise for ... Read More »
Soccer: Italy slip from 5th to 11th in FIFA rankings
July 16, 2010
With Italy’s poor performance in the most recent World Cup, it’s no wonder that they are no longer ranked in the top 10. [Read more…] Read More »
No early World Cup exits for Italy’s civil servants
June 13, 2010
Italy is not the only country that will suffer from lower productivity as a result of the World Cup. The Civil Service Minister is taking a hard line about civil servants leaving work early to watch Italy’s matches. For Italy’s first match tomorrow against Paraguay, it won’t be a problem as it will be played ... Read More »
Soccer: World champions Italy bid to prove critics wrong
June 11, 2010
I don’t think I am a critic and though it would be great for Italy to be World Champions again, I really doubt it will happen. Lippi, the coach who led Italy in the last World Cup championships doesn’t seem too concerned despite their questionable performance in several friendly matches. I sincerely hope the Italian ... Read More »
Beyond Rome with Cherrye in Calabria
May 23, 2010
Cherrye Moore is a Texas-born freelance writer who moved to southern Italy and opened a bed and breakfast and travel consulting business with her Calabrese husband. Cherrye shares with us valuable tips for traveling to this part of Italy and I sincerely thank Cherrye for the in-depth details she has provided. As I have never ... Read More »
Beyond Rome with Laura in Amalfi Coast
May 18, 2010
Laura Thayer, an art historian and freelance writer, is one of the fortunate ones to be living in the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy. She loves writing about travel, shopping and preparing local recipes and walking the ancient pathways on the Amalfi Coast. She blogs about life on the Amalfi Coast at her own ... Read More »