BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
After four years in Italy, I now appreciate the simplicity of Italian food. However, simplicity doesn’t mean that it’s tasteless. I have realized that simple dishes allow you to taste the flavors of the ingredients used and as a result, its a delight for your taste buds. One very simple Italian appetizer that is well-known ... Read More »
Spring is here in Rome…
April 16, 2010
and so are the crowds! If you are planning to be in Rome in the next couple of months, be prepared for the crowds. When I was on the bus this morning to Piazza Venezia, I was surprised to see Via Fori Imperiali was completely packed. There were many tour groups and I really don’t ... Read More »
Piazza Navona – taken for granted
April 16, 2010
I must confess that I often pass by Piazza Navona and when I am in a hurry, I often take for granted this magnificent piazza which attracts tourists from all four corners of the world. Occasionally, I would eat my packed lunch sitting on the bench in the Piazza while enjoying the surroundings and watching ... Read More »
Uffizi on IPod
April 16, 2010
If you are planning a visit to Florence, the Uffizi Gallery has now digital tours of 33 masterpieces which you can download from iTunes for FREE until April 26th [Read more…] Read More »
Ancient complex found in Crotone
April 16, 2010
Every time there are infrastructure developments in Italy, construction is usually delayed by the discovery of archaeological sites. The most recent case is in Crotone where they discovered a luxury building in probably built 2000 years ago. [Read more…] Read More »
Termini Station under renovations
April 15, 2010
If you are in Rome and taking public transportation, it is likely that you will be going through Termini Station. Please keep in mind that renovations to Termini started on April 15th and consequently, some entrances to both the Metro Lines (Line A and B) are closed. A friend who takes a train to Rome ... Read More »
A market near Circo Massimo in Rome, Italy
April 15, 2010
This past Sunday, we were planning to spend the day at Ostia which is a seaside town near Rome. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t quite cooperate so we decided to do something around Rome. After all, we live in Rome and there are plenty of things to do and see here. We finally decided on going ... Read More »
The culprit: Italian hand gestures
April 14, 2010
In Italy, it’s very common to still have specialty shops such as pastry shops, bread shops, pasta shops, fruit shops and I think you get the picture. This morning I was in a rush but needed to go to the fruit and vegetable shop near the house. It’s a one man show and he’s often ... Read More »
Giotto’s Saint Francis goes digital
April 13, 2010
Assisi, a popular town in Umbria as a result of St. Francis will have on display a series of paintings showing the life of the saint. In addition, there will be touch-screen panels to give visitors a sense of how the original fresco looks like. It will be on from April 11th to September 5th. ... Read More »
Rome fetes kids’ favourite Blake
April 13, 2010
If you are in Rome, don’t forget to stop over at the Casina di Raffaello at Villa Borghese to view the exhibition of Quentin Blake. The exhibition will continue until June 6th. [Read more…] Read More »