BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
I was not kidding when I said my next few posts will be about food. Next up for us was Settembrini in the Prati area of Rome. We have read many reviews about this place and since it’s my sister’s last week in Rome, we decided that it was worth a visit. It was already ... Read More »
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Urbana 47
January 23, 2011
That’s the name of this restaurant as well as their address. If you are a visitor in Rome and you are not residing in the Monti area, the easiest way to get here is to take Metro B and get off Cavour stop. My sister has been saying she wants to stop by this cafe ... 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 »
Cake and The City
January 14, 2011
This is the name of a new bakery in Rome which features American desserts. My sister is in Rome and she was craving for carrot cake. As we were in the Prati area, I remember a friend telling me that there’s a new American bakery around there. The last time I stopped by there were ... Read More »
Santa Severa – A day trip from Rome
July 23, 2010
With rising temperatures in Rome, everyone is headed to the seaside. This includes me as I took a day trip to Santa Severa to visit my nieces and also to get a break from the heatwave. Santa Severa is located north of Rome and from what I have been told that the further away you ... 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 »
A few days in Rome, Italy
June 13, 2010
Recently, many friends and family have expressed an interest in visiting Rome and Italy. I already have my ‘guest room’ booked for a week at the end of August and September. I believe there will be few more bookings coming our way. No, I am not a travel agent nor do I have a bed ... 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 »
Shopping in Rome – Via del Corso
May 10, 2010
People who come to Rome are very familiar with Via dei Condotti as many famous brands have their retail shops located here. However, besides the branded goods, there are many other places to shop which offer quality products. Very close to Via dei Condotti you will find many shops along Via del Corso. Via del ... Read More »