Must see places in Rome

Sometimes, in order to make traveling a reality, sacrifices have to be made. In a perfect world, time would be on our side. Our vacations would last forever and every destination would be reachable. Unfortunately, though, that isn’t the case. Most times, our trips are limited. Let’s say you want to visit 10 countries in eight days. These types of trips can be whirlwinds of wonder and joy, but they can also be extremely overwhelming. It can be hard to know exactly what to see in any given location when time is of the essence. But have no fear; we’re here to help. If your plan is to visit Rome, Italy, in one day, consult the list below. We’ll tell […]

Ten Best Trattoria in Rome

Years have gone by – indeed centuries – but the charm of Roman trattoria shows no sign of going out of fashion. Although the capitol has, for several years, been home to the highest number of innovations in catering, multifunctional, local pizzerias, that serve gourmet, traditional Roman cuisine, continue to be the inescapable gastronomic goal for tourists and fans alike. Below are the ten best trattoria in Rome according to Il Messaggio, a highly ranked news company by locals in Italy ( the suggested price does not include wine 🙂 ).   ROBERTO E LORETTA Located just a few steps from Piazza Re di Roma, Roberto and Loretta is considered a true “small establishment of a large family-owned restaurant district.” […]

Top ten off the beaten path places to visit in Rome

Rome is not simply a large city, it is a huge city that is full of monuments, history and peculiarity. Rome is so big that even for locals it can be seemingly impossible to know every corner. Perhaps because of its history or  the creativity of city’s inhabitants. If you are tired of seeing the same touristic sites in the Eternal City? Here you can find some suggestions…   “Buco della Serratura” (The Keyhole)   Recently, this is starting to be a point that is visited by tourists as well so it’s not that “rare” anymore but it still worth mentioning. Located near a picturesque location  “Giardino degli Aranci”, more precisely in Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, the keyhole is […]

panettone the legend

Legends and history of Italian´s Christmas Cake, Panettone

What would be a more Italian way to wish a Happy holiday season than a gift of Panettone , a dome-shaped cake that is a rich yet fluffy, stuffed with raisins and candied fruit! From its birth in the fifteenth century, it has become so well-known that the cake is commonly see in Christmas celebrations in almost every country in the world. There are many legends about the origins of Panettone, but one of the most popular tale about how Panettone came to be is actually a love story.It is said that at the height of the Renaissance era, in the fifteenth century, an aristocrat named Ugo Degli Atellani of Futi were madly in love with a beautiful daughter of […]