St.Peter's Basilica via Fotopedia The eyes of the world are on the Vatican City today as the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel to select the new Pope. In the next few days, there will be quite a bit of news about how the conclave works and the history of the St. Peter's Basilica and ... [Read More]
Wandering to Rome…and A Winner!!
With the conclave to select the new Pope beginning tomorrow at the Vatican, wouldn't it be fun to be in Rome this week for all the excitement? Andiamo! The above picture was taken by my daughter while she was studying abroad in Rome...she calls it "Rome ... [Read More]
No More Gelati at the Spanish Steps??
Photo from "Roman Holiday" Are the days of being able to enjoy your gelato alongside the Spanish Steps the way Audrey Hepburn did in Roman Holiday over? It looks the they may be. A municipal ordinance in Rome that went into force this month outlaws eating and drinking in areas of ... [Read More]
La Cucina Romana
When looking back on one's travels, people have different ways of remembering things. For me, it is always about the food!! Nowhere is this truer than in Italy, particularly in Rome. Here are a few of my best food memories from Rome, along with recommendations for a few of my favorite ... [Read More]