Every time I visit Rome I get hungry. Who wouldn’t? Walking through Campo de’ Fiori, a piazza famous for it’s farmer’s market and the delicious food of it’s restaurants and markets, you can’t help but want to stop and try everything. Campo de’ Fiori – A Piazza for Food – Rome Italy Day and night Campo de’Continue reading “Campo de’ Fiori – A Piazza for Food – Rome Italy”
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Gelateria della Palma – Rome Italy
Gelateria della Palma – Rome Italy Late in the evenings while walking around Rome who can resist stopping into Gelateria della Palma for some gelato? They offer 150 flavors of the sweet treats so you know you will find a flavor you love. The hard part is deciding. Gelateria della Palma – Rome Italy Gelato! GelateriaContinue reading “Gelateria della Palma – Rome Italy”
Trattoria Gino – Rome Italy
One of my favorite restaurants in Rome is Trattoria Gino. It’s a little place known mainly to locals but tourists such as me has been fortunate enough to stumble upon over the years. Now the word about Gino’s is getting out and I’ve seen them making Rome’s top 10 lists in several online blogs. RomanContinue reading “Trattoria Gino – Rome Italy”
The Roman Forum
The Forum was the center of life in Imperial Rome. This view of the Forum was taken on top of the Palatine Hill. The Roman Forum was home to temples, basilicas, tombs, shrines, markets, and Roman government buildings. Today the Forum is open to the public and is still an important archaeological site and IContinue reading “The Roman Forum”
All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy
All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy In Italy as in most of Europe, dinner is usually very late in the evening so to get me through the day I like to stop and have a late lunch or snack. While wandering the streets of Florence I came across the All’Antico Vinaio and at first sight I knew IContinue reading “All’Antico Vinaio, Florence Italy”
Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy
Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy In the shadow of the Duomo is a Florentine landmark called Caffe Scuderi serving cappuccinos, sweets, sandwiches, and prosecco. Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy What a treat! Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy I love this about Italy. These little caffes that tempt you with their delicious snacks as you walkContinue reading “Caffe’ Scuderi – Florence Italy”
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy No trip to Florence is complete without a visit to the world famous Uffizi Gallery Museum. The Museum is well known for beautiful Italian art ranging from Roman times to the Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy The Museum itself is a work of art. HereContinue reading “The Uffizi Gallery Museum of Florence, Italy”
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy
Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy One night in Florence I ate dinner here at the Acqua al 2 Restaurant. It was fantastic! Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy The walls are decorated with plates that have been personalized by celebrities that have eaten at the restaurant. Musicians suchContinue reading “Dinner at Acqua al 2 Restaurant – Florence Italy”
Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy
Villa Tolomei Hotel – Florence Italy This visit to Florence I booked the Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort. Using Expedia I researched my hotel options ahead of my trip and the Tolomei listed a 5 star rating with excellent guest reviews at a very reasonable price. People ask me how I find my hotels whileContinue reading “Villa Tolomei Hotel and Resort – Florence Italy”
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione
Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione My first night back in Florence and looking for a nice dinner I asked for suggestions from my hotel concierge. Without hesitation he suggested the Trattoria Parione, phoned in my reservation and rang me up a taxi. What service! Before this evening was done I would be deeply gratefulContinue reading “Dinner in Florence – Trattoria Parione”