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Last weekend, with the scheduled transport strike and the extremely hot temperatures, we felt it was necessary to head to the countryside and plop ourselves by a pool. We chose Umbria due to its close proximity to Rome and thanks to the generous invitation by Hotel Bramante, we headed to Todi. We are grateful to ... Read More »
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First Step – Getting to Rome
July 12, 2012
You’ve heard the saying that “All roads lead to Rome” and thanks to the progress made since Roman times, getting to Rome is now not only limited to roads! While the most convenient way for most travelers is by air, traveling by train to Rome has become increasingly popular in Europe. Here are some known ... Read More »
Positano is always stunning
July 10, 2012
No matter how many times I have been to Positano, I always find it stunning. Whether it’s cliff-hanging views, charming streets, houses of the cliffs, shades of the water, huge lemons, or the combination of it all, Positano just impresses me. While I have written several posts on Positano ranging from Why I love Positano to the Festa ... Read More »
Attraction in Rome: Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo
July 6, 2012
A few weeks ago, as I was in Celio, I dropped by Santo Stefano Rotondo to get some relief from the heatwave that we have been experiencing in Rome. What’s wonderful about this Basilica is that there is usually hardly any visitors here. Its tranquil grounds is welcoming, a huge contrast to the gruesome frescoes ... Read More »
Book Review: A Month of Italy, Rediscovering the Art of Vacation
July 3, 2012
Chris’ Brady’s book “A Month of Italy, Rediscovering The Art of Vacation” is a delightful and engaging read with its release timed perfectly to be included in your reading list for this summer. Brady has a gift of sharing his family’s radical vacation in Italy in a witty manner with some accounts that are just ... Read More »
A quick visit to Castel del Monte in Andria
June 28, 2012
With some time to spare before our flight back to Rome in the evening, we left Matera and drove to Castel del Monte located in the Comune di Andria (Municipality of Andria), and not in the city center. That was our mistake as we had entered on the GPS, Andria – Centro. Almost reaching Andria ... Read More »
Gelato Shop and More on Via della Croce
June 25, 2012
It’s summer and it should come as no surprise that I am writing a post on yet another gelato shop. Just as I was headed to Piazza della Spagna a few days ago, I got a message on Twitter from Frances Mayes suggesting Venchi. This was in reply to a post I had shared on ... Read More »
The Beehive in Rome – A Safe Haven from Home
June 22, 2012
After several attempts, I finally had the opportunity to meet the lovely Linda who co-owns The Beehive in Rome with her husband Steve. With the bloggers meet up held at The Beehive early this month, I got the chance to sit down and chat with Linda (and her beautiful girls). Located just a stone’s throw ... Read More »
Surviving the hottest June in 230 years
June 21, 2012
This past week has been excruciating hot in Rome and it came as no surprise when it was announced that this has been the hottest June in 230 years. This year, the weather in Rome has been radical, with snow in February and now with this heatwave we are experiencing. It’s expected to last until Sunday ... Read More »
Attraction in Rome: St. Paul Outside-The-Walls
June 19, 2012
It was by chance that we stopped by this lesser known attraction in Rome as my niece was having her piano recital in the vicinity (this story is for another day). We often drive by St. Paul Outside-The-Walls and while I would have a few seconds to admire this stunning Basilica, the last time I ... Read More »