I really cannot get enough of Venice – it is one of the most beautiful and inspiring cities in the world. (And only a 4 hour train ride from Rome so we keep coming back). But, you don’t have to take my word for it- instead you can check out these quotes about Venice from […]
A traditional cheese and meat shop in the Testaccio Market, run by Enzo and Lina. The couple have a great selection of fresh and aged cheeses.
A contemporary Calabrian restaurant in the heart of Trastevere.
Planning to incorporate Italian wedding traditions on your big day? Here are five of the best traditions to know when planning a wedding in Italy.
Beer tastings and film festivals – here is what to do in Rome this May.
As soon as I walked into Da Giovanni, I instantly sensed that this was not a restaurant to take photos in. I slowly slipped my camera back into my bag and asked for a table for two. The osteria is seriously old school and it was immediately apparent that we were the only non-regulars in […]
I have been to Sicily for long weekends before. That usually means flying into Palermo or Catania and quickly exploring one of the island’s two largest cities, then patting ourselves on the back, and heading back to Rome. However, this year I am determined to find the more unexplored sides of Sicily. I’ll be traveling […]
Tanti Auguri! April 21st is Rome’s birthday! In 2022, Rome is celebrating its 2,775th birthday – or the Natale di Roma in Italian. Rome’s birthday is recognized as the day when Romulus founded the city in the year 753 BC. So if you’ve been giving Rome some grief for not being 100% perfect, maybe consider cutting […]
