BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
A quick overview of the popular areas for shopping in Rome. This is one city that manages to combine small individual shops with the ultimate fashion houses and a scattering of high street megastores so there is something for every visitor to enjoy. The most interesting shops can usually be found off the beaten track ... Read More »
Category Archives: Browsing Rome
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 »
Ethnic food in Rome
May 23, 2010
On Friday, a friend invited us to dinner to celebrate her husband’s birthday. The restaurant is called Ketumbar in Testaccio. We were told that it was a Mediterranean restaurant which definitely caught my attention because this could cover anything from Italian to Moroccan food. As we got there early, we took a look at the ... Read More »
A quiet Piazza Venezia?
May 14, 2010
All roads in Rome seem to lead to the Piazza Venezia which had been the hub of the city’s road network since 1881. So, it’s always a not a surprise when you see traffic stuck in every direction around Piazza Venezia. However,if you are an early bird and head out before the crowd hits, you ... 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 »
Quick bites in Rome – Il Fornaio
May 1, 2010
As I usually work through lunch, I often just drop by a shop to get a quick bite. Many people here in Rome do the same especially this time of the year as they would rather spend a part of their lunch break walking around and enjoying the outdoors. If you are by Piazza Navona ... Read More »
May 1st concert in Rome, Italy
May 1, 2010
Here are a few pictures I took early on May 1st for the concert here in Rome at San Giovanni in Laterano. Preparations taking place before the concert at 3pm and crowds were already headed there before 8am. Read More »
New form of Rome transport?
April 30, 2010
I would never think of doing this myself because sharing the road with Roman drivers is terrifying enough and with such a fragile form of transportation, it’s out of the question for me. This picture was taken on Via del Corso. Read More »
Idea behind Pictures of Rome
April 30, 2010
This afternoon while browsing Rome, I saw many interesting things that I would like to share on the blog but it alone may not warrant a full post. As such, I decided to start a section on this blog called Pictures of Rome where I will have the opportunity to share with you photos that ... Read More »
The Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
April 30, 2010
Located in a valley between Palatine Hill and Capitoline Hill, the Roman Forum is one of the foremost archaeological sites in the world. Long before the first millennium, the forum was the center of political and cultural life for the Roman Empire. In the forum, you will come across dozens of temples, arches and other ... Read More »