It is almost impossible for visitors in Rome, especially those coming for their first time, not to spend half of their time looking up: The city is so much dotted with artistic sites and archeological remains at almost every corner, that it would seem unthinkable to focus on something that is not one of this …
Continue reading Subterranean Rome: a few ideas for sites to check out
In five years Italy will once again host the Winter Olympics, just like it did back in 2006. But despite the appellation of these upcoming Games being “Milan and Cortina”, there is another location that will host many of the competitions, and it is the beautiful Valtellina, an Alpine valley in the province of Sondrio …
Continue reading A weekend in Valtellina: 5 things not to miss
Guides in Rome like to define the city an “archaeological lasagna”, and when you stop to list the many sites that allow visitors to explore the underground and enjoy its hidden gems (plus the many which are not accessible or those that haven’t even been discovered yet!) it’s not difficult to understand why. Rome, just …
Continue reading The undergrounds of Saint Clement’s Basilica in Rome
This year Valentine’s Day is going to coincide with one of my favorite celebrations, that is Carnival Sunday. My childish soul still connects Carnival with the lightheartedness to dress in costumes, toss confetti and celebrate by devouring typical pastries and sweets of any kind… which is basically the whole spirit that these festive days originated …
Another period of strict restrictions linked to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic has started all over Italy, in a further attempt to prevent a possible third wave of infections. This time around, my region (Lazio) has also been heavily affected, as we have been “downgraded” to orange zone – which, according to the latest …
Umbria, the heartland of Italy, is a region that has plenty to offer to its visitors - even just casual ones: Charming medieval hamlets, natural wonders and lots of places where to enjoy amazing food and wine. Today I’d like to focus on a particular destination which is just a stone’s throw away from Terni, …
Continue reading Marmore Falls: A natural wonder in the heart of Italy
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