BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
Autumn maybe around the corner but it’s still warm enough to get a gelato in Rome. For those who love gelato, myself included, seasons are not even a factor. There’s never a wrong season for gelato in Rome! Gelato in Rome: Gelateria del Teatro As a “plain Jane”, I often lean towards classic flavors ... Read More »
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Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll with Context Travel
September 21, 2011
I was excited when I was invited as a guest by Context Travel to join their Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll tour. Even though I have lived here in Rome for more than 5 years, there is always something to learn about Italian food. As many of you know, even as a guest of ... Read More »
Public Transport in Rome – Part 2
September 14, 2011
While Part 1 of public transport in Rome covers the basics such as the different types of tickets and where to buy them, this post will cover the metro and bus routes as well as a few tools to help you get around in Rome. This post is as extensive as the first one and ... Read More »
Public Transport In Rome – Part 1
September 12, 2011
I have been taking public transport in Rome since the very first day I got there. It’s not because I don’t have an Italian driver’s license (which I studied a lot for and this story is for another day) but parking and people driving with so much disorder just freaks me out. Although public transport ... Read More »
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »
Restaurant in Rome: Ristorante Giovanni ai Bozzi
August 20, 2011
Looking for a restaurant in Rome on Ferragosto (August 15th) is almost a mission impossible. We got back from our trip to Marche that afternoon and as we didn’t have much in the fridge, we decided to go out for dinner. I was actually looking forward to having some meat and called up Bisteak but ... Read More »
Restaurant in Rome: L’Antico Porto
August 12, 2011
I have heard this restaurant in Rome mentioned several times but I never had the chance to check it out until last week when a friend was in town. We were going to visit Castel Sant’Angelo in the evening and before heading there, we decided to first have dinner. L’Antico Porto is about 10-15 minutes ... Read More »
Rome Public Transport: Termini Station
August 10, 2011
If you are planning to take Rome’s public transport, please keep in mind that there are renovations going on in Termini Station. There are signs everywhere to get you to Metro A or B lines but it can be confusing. However, staff, usually in yellow or orange jackets, are present to help you. To be ... Read More »
Summer Nights At Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo
August 3, 2011
A friend is here in Rome this summer and wanted to visit Castel Sant’Angelo. I have never been there before and was game to visit it with him. I decided to see if we could get a guide to show us around the place. The reason is because in the past I felt it would ... Read More »
BR Briefs – Le Suite di Via Catone
July 28, 2011
If you are looking for an affordable and well-located accommodation in Rome, a friend of mine is here and has opted to stay at Le Suite di Via Catone for the next few days. He is paying about €100 which for July is a good deal. That’s why I am writing this brief to help ... Read More »