Category: Rome Travel

Trastevere Neighbourhood Icons: Concetta and Pietro at San Cosimato Market Trastevere’s only outdoor market happens in Piazza San Cosimato every morning but Sunday. The market wouldn’t be a market without the people who come to sell their products, rain or heat. Two such people are Concetta and her husband Pietro. Every...

If you’re in Rome and the weather turns hot, you might be surprised how easy it is to slip into the cool Mediterranean. There are actually more than a few beaches within reach of the city. You could head directly west to the beach at Ostia. But the crowds and...

During my three years in Europe I have been fortunate enough to visit some of the most iconic cities in the world; cities some will only ever see on postcards. Barcelona, Stockholm, London, and Amsterdam were all lovely and memorable in their own ways. I am also an avid traveller...

Are you trying to decide where to toss down your bags in Rome? Or are you wondering what makes one area of the Eternal City different from another? Then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a list of all the best areas, or quartiere, in Rome and what makes...

Growing up on a farm in the U.S. put Amber in direct contact with the wonderful world of fresh food. Luckily she moved to Italy where it hasn’t been difficult to indulge in fresh vegetables. Besides from eyeing produce at her Celio corner market, she can usually be found in...

FOOD, WINE, UNFORGETTABLE CHARM – THE AMALFI COAST Our guest post this month is by Carol Ketelson – the owner of Delectable Destinations, a full-service culinary travel company that specializes in food travel tours and Italian cooking vacations. She has itineraries ready for 2013 for culinary trips to the Amalfi...

In most countries around the world you stop by a bar or a pub and have a drink with friends on the weekend or after work. Well in Italy, this concept is known as aperitivo (aperitif time) and it’s not just a stop for a drink — it’s an event!...

Rome is a wonderful place to enjoy Christmas. The city is lit up beautifully and you can feel the holiday spirit and energy in the air. Enjoying the sights and sounds is easy as they permeate throughout the city. What can be challenging is finding out which of Rome’s preferred...