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A friend is planning a culinary vacation in Italy and using Rome as her base, she has asked if I could help with her itinerary. Here are some ideas which came to mind for her two-week holiday focused mainly on culinary experiences, with a few sprinkles of culture as well as time to chill. Before ... Read More »
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Pasta making class in Rome
July 30, 2013
As I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, I happily accepted the invitation to join a pasta making class in Rome with a professional chef. The idea of spending an evening enjoying a homemade meal on the terrace of an apartment in the historic center is not one I could easily turn down. I’ve ... Read More »
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 »
Garden of Ninfa: Enchanting, Picturesque and Naturally Perfect
June 24, 2013
Recently mentioned as one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Gardens by Telegraph, the Garden of Ninfa was high on my list of day trips from Rome. With its fascinating history and described as a place that has inspired artists, I was longing to see this secluded, picturesque garden set in fairy-tale like surroundings. And ... Read More »
Need a mini-break from Rome? Check out these day trips
June 7, 2013
Last Sunday, after weeks of dreary, cold and wet weather, the sun finally made an appearance! I was beyond ecstatic and scrambled to make last-minute plans for a day trip from Rome. Having already scraped plans for several weekends due to the weather, I was determined to head outdoors and looked forward to a much ... Read More »
International Sporting Events in Rome (Spring/Summer)
May 18, 2013
When spring comes around, besides looking forward to the warmer weather, it also means some exciting sporting events in Rome. Attending these events is always thrilling for me. The energy at the place is electrifying and watching athletes performing at the highest caliber is inspiring. Here are events that are happening now, this weekend and ... 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 »
In the neighborhood: Scala Santa
April 24, 2013
You know you live in Rome when you are so spoilt for choice with the many stunning attractions in and around the city that those in the neighborhood tend to be put off for “another” day. That day is never tomorrow or even next week and if you are lucky, it will be in a ... Read More »
Walking the Appian Way in Rome
April 7, 2013
After all the eating we did on Easter, I would have been happy to walk the first 16km of the Appian Way and back. Easter for us is usually synonymous with a feast but this year, the weekend happened to also coincide with three birthdays in the family. If that wasn’t enough, we had friends ... Read More »
A week’s worth of eating out in Rome
March 22, 2013
After my sister had sent me the details of her flight itinerary to Rome, the next email I got was an itinerary of new of places she would like to check out from the 17 places I had suggested. With slightly more than a week in Rome, it was a tight schedule especially as dinners ... Read More »