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It’s sure starting to feel festive in Rome as Christmas trees are up, Christmas markets have sprung and many streets and buildings are decorated with festive lights. With beautiful weather during the day, it’s the perfect time to visit the city as crowds have also thinned. Here are some photos of the city in a ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Festivals
5 “Cool” Things to do in Rome in Summer
July 15, 2013
Summer is in full swing and like every year, there is a plethora of “cool” things to do in Rome after the sun sets. For visitors who agonize over how to squeeze in as many attractions as possible during their visit, here’s good news – some of the major attractions in Rome are also open ... Read More »
Don’t Miss This Event! Gelato World Tour in Rome
May 3, 2013
I’ve always said it’s always the right time for gelato! And today,with the sweltering heat, it couldn’t be more perfect of a day to kick-off the Gelato World Tour 2013-2014 which will be headed to 8 cities and 5 continents. Rome is the first leg of the tour and the event takes place from May ... Read More »
La Festa di San Giuseppe and Bigné di San Giuseppe
March 19, 2013
Buona Festa del Papà! (Happy Father’s Day) You may think I have the wrong date but here in Italy, Father’s Day is celebrated on March 19th which coincides with St. Joseph’s Day (La Festa di San Giuseppe), who happens to be the patron saint of the Church, fathers and carpenters. And is it then a ... Read More »
One crazy February and it’s not over yet!
February 25, 2013
We were waiting for it to happen but we didn’t quite expect it to turn out this way. Every winter we brace for the “Dreaded Month” and when it happens is anybody’s guess. This year it happened this month and the experience has opened my eyes to even more aspects of life in Italy. It ... Read More »
Christmas Holidays are over!
January 8, 2013
With the arrival of La Befana on January 6th, the Christmas holidays in Italy are officially over. Time seems to have flown by in warp-speed especially considering that my holidays started middle of November. I had spent a month in Asia with family and got back to Rome a week before Christmas, in time to ... Read More »
Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2012
After spending a month in S.E. Asia , we are back in Rome in time for the holidays and to wish you and your family “Happy Holidays and an Amazing 2013!” Rome is evidently ready for the holidays and although the hot and humid weather in S.E. Asia doesn’t foster a feel of the holidays, ... Read More »
Sagra del Tartufo in Casperia
September 18, 2012
We don’t often attend sagre (plural of sagra) as crowds are something we try to avoid. So when we do go to one, there are usually lesser-known and on a much smaller scale. This past weekend, my brother-in-law invited us to join them in Casperia for the Sagra del Tartufo and taking the opportunity to ... Read More »
Photo Essay Part 2: Matera, Italy – Cave Hotel, Piazza, Festival and More
June 11, 2012
Don’t let Matera fool you. This ancient town has done a fabulous job in bringing alive it’s past that there are more things you can see here that can be covered in a day. A visit to Matera is usually done as a day trip from Puglia and honestly, that was our initial plan too. ... Read More »
Carnevale Time: Castagnole Recipes
February 3, 2012
Last month just as the Christmas holidays were coming to an end, I was reminded it’s Carnevale time when I saw frappe and castagnole in bakery shops. Bakery shops in Rome sure know how to move from one festivity to another without losing a beat. As I have made a commitment to eat healthy after ... Read More »