As soon as I arrive in Rome Piazza della Rotonda is always my first destination. It’s a place that feels as warm as your favorite comfort food on any day that you just needed a little peace and tranquility. Something feels spiritual about this place, and being in the close proximity of the marvelous PantheonContinue reading “Something Magical Happens Here -The Piazza della Rotonda – Rome”
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Riding The Italian Trains
Traveling by train in Italy is very pleasant and actually extremely simple to navigate even if you are new to the country. Throughout Italy most major cities and smaller towns as well have stops on what is a very extensive rail network. So if you are not renting a car and are looking to seeContinue reading “Riding The Italian Trains”
Lunch With Pavarotti at De Santis in Milan
Did I ever tell you about the time I had lunch with the famous Italian opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti? Well… In preparation for my visit to Milan I brought with me a list of restaurants I wanted to try. Researching the local cuisine of any city I go to now has become a habit andContinue reading “Lunch With Pavarotti at De Santis in Milan”
Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink
Rome Italy. A big city. Busy, crowded, loud, moving always. Sometimes I like to just sit and relax and be alone in a crowd. A great place to do just this is one of my favorite little bars called the Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink, or as I simply call it, “The Turtle Bar”. ThisContinue reading “Le Tartarughe Eat & Drink”
The Big Nose
Who’s thirsty? All over Italy are water fountains that continuously run clean, fresh, great tasting water. You may have noticed them. The Italians call them “Nasone”, the big nose. You can see how the name stuck! On a hot day in Rome you can find these fountains in almost every large piazza. So never drinkContinue reading “The Big Nose”
Bottega del Vino – La Coloniale – Milano
While strolling the streets near my hotel I came across a jewel of a Milano landmark, The Botega Del Vino – La Coloniale, a wonderful enoteca/bar/and wine shop. The Botega Del Vino opened in 1969 and has been serving locals fine wines and aperitivo ever since. This wine store and bar is cozy and warmContinue reading “Bottega del Vino – La Coloniale – Milano”
Musei Capitolini – Rome
Bigfoot does exist! Rome has many wonderful museums scattered around the city but there are three that everyone must see. The Vatican of course, The Borghese Gallery, and the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museum). This is one of my favorites in Rome, if not the entire world. The museum sits on top of a hill overContinue reading “Musei Capitolini – Rome”
A Day in Pompeii, Italy
Around 79AD the ancient city of Pompeii was destroyed by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The eruption was so violent that the entire city and it’s over 20,000 inhabitants was lost forever. Buried under 13-20 feet of volcanic ash much of the city structures were preserved allowing modern day archeologists to uncover and gainContinue reading “A Day in Pompeii, Italy”
Castellina in Chianti – Tuscany
Castellina is a small Tuscan town of about 3,000 people and is located in the Chianti hilltops about 15 kilometers north of Siena. This is one of those charming little towns that doesn’t get much attention from tourists because the only way to get there is by car, which is one of the reasons IContinue reading “Castellina in Chianti – Tuscany”
5 Things You Must Do in Florence
Florence Italy is one of my favorite places to visit! Possibly the birthplace of the Renaissance, this wonderful city has history, and art, and beauty, and culture on a grand scale. Florence, or Firenze as the Italians call it, is much more relaxed than Rome and much more quiet. Vehicles are prohibited in the cityContinue reading “5 Things You Must Do in Florence”
Travels With Dan 