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Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

April 13, 2019

Airports

Farinella: Exceptional Pasta and Pizza at the Airport in Rome

At Fiumicino airport, upon the first floor, an Italian restaurant serves a wide selection of local specialties. You don’t expect to have a real restaurant at the airport especially with…

April 13, 2019 | Italian Food | Rome

TripAdvisor: London Top Travel Destination 2019

News

March 27, 2019

News

TripAdvisor: London Top Travel Destination 2019

London is the top place to visit across the globe according to the Travelers' Choice Awards just announced.

March 27, 2019 | Spotted Stories

Top 10 Gelato in Roma: My Personal Choice

Desserts & Sweets | Rome Italy Europe

January 01, 2019

Desserts & Sweets

Top 10 Gelato in Roma: My Personal Choice

After indulging in Milan's favorite gelatarias, I planned a trip to Rome to see how the capital of this most famous culinary country compares. The world talks about ice cream but Italy calls it…

January 01, 2019 | Ice Cream & Gelato | Rome

My Favorite Pasta in Rome: Top 5 List

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

January 01, 2019

Italian Food

My Favorite Pasta in Rome: Top 5 List

Pasta is one of Italy’s few culinary constants, but it’s also endlessly diverse, with hundreds of shapes and styles that vary by region. Depending on geography, pasta can be short or…

January 01, 2019 | Popular | Rome

Mato Street Food Roma

Pizza | Rome Italy Europe

November 04, 2018

Pizza

Mato Street Food Roma

An ethical gastronomic philosophy, which uses artisanal tools and typical ingredients respecting the history of one of the richest and most creative Italian gastronomic traditions. For a rich snack,…

November 04, 2018 | Restaurants | Rome

Hotel Westin Excelsior Roma: My Stay, Breakfast and Dinner

Hotels | Rome Italy Europe

October 26, 2018

Hotels

Hotel Westin Excelsior Roma: My Stay, Breakfast and Dinner

Seeing the hotel lobby photos online, I couldn’t but book my stay at The Westin. Being a fan of the brand and already experiencing it in Milan, Dublin, Cairo, and Florence, Rome was next on the…

October 26, 2018 | Reviews | Rome

Pompi: Rome's Famous Tiramisu

Desserts & Sweets | Rome Italy Europe

August 19, 2017

Desserts & Sweets

Pompi: Rome's Famous Tiramisu

When one thinks of Italian desserts, the image of a rich fluffy tiramisu sprinkled with cocoa powder often comes to mind. While not a typically Roman dessert (its origins are more northern), the…

August 19, 2017 | Tasty Discoveries | Rome

The Tribune Hotel: Complementary Internet, Drinks and Breakfast

Hotels | Rome Italy Europe

August 19, 2017

Hotels

The Tribune Hotel: Complementary Internet, Drinks and Breakfast

Let's call it the hotel of free offerings, an intelligent approach making its ratings rise on the net. When you get a 4.7 on google with a deluxe room as small, a bathroom without a door, a slippery…

August 19, 2017 | Reviews | Rome

Ladurée Roma: Coffee and a Quick Breakfast

Breakfast & Coffee | Rome Italy Europe

August 18, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Ladurée Roma: Coffee and a Quick Breakfast

Like any Ladurée I've been to around the world, Ladurée Rome is at a premium location. Found in the old city with its recognisable pink and light blue colour scheme, macaron display,…

August 18, 2017 | French Food | Rome

Babette: A Romantic Breakfast in Roma

Breakfast & Coffee | Rome Italy Europe

August 18, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Babette: A Romantic Breakfast in Roma

The door opened to an old restaurant with a fresh and eye-catching interior. Perfectly set tables, books, paintings... I was not sure the restaurant was even open until two ladies, wearing black,…

August 18, 2017 | Recommended | Rome

Bottega Italia Monteforte: I Enjoyed My Pasta

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

August 18, 2017

Italian Food

Bottega Italia Monteforte: I Enjoyed My Pasta

With a few tables on the terrace, this restaurant caught my attention despite its touristy look and feel. I changed my mind as I walked inside: two huge dining rooms carefully decorated in an Italian…

August 18, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food

Breakfast & Coffee | Rome Italy Europe

August 17, 2017

Breakfast & Coffee

Ginger: A Healthy and Happy Place in Rome but Average Food

It feels good from the minute you walk in; an enclosed garden with a high ceiling, an air conditioned space, open kitchens throughout, a trip to the Italian countryside where all kinds of fresh…

August 17, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Hard Rock Cafe Roma: A Famous Spot in the City

American | Rome Italy Europe

August 16, 2017

American

Hard Rock Cafe Roma: A Famous Spot in the City

I have a ritual of visiting the Hard Rock Cafe wherever I travel so I know to expect them to be busy. But the one in Roma is so famous that there's a 20 minute wait to be seated. It's 4 in the…

August 16, 2017 | Burgers | Rome

Shopping in Rome: Castel Romano Designer Outlet

Reviews | Rome Italy Europe

August 15, 2017

Reviews

Shopping in Rome: Castel Romano Designer Outlet

After discovering La Vallee Village in Paris... My favorite shopping address in Rome is called "Castel Romano Designer Outlet". It's where you can find your favourite designer brands from 30% to 70%…

August 15, 2017 | Shopping Mall | Rome

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

August 14, 2017

Italian Food

Eataly Roma: The World's Biggest Italian Food Haven

Take a drive for just over 20 minutes from the center of Rome to reach a dream place every foodie would love to explore. After visiting and eating at several Eatalys around the world, I got the…

August 14, 2017 | Pizza | Rome

Baccano: Good Food by The Trevi Fountain

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

August 02, 2017

Italian Food

Baccano: Good Food by The Trevi Fountain

Baccano from the Latin “Baccanum” is a fitting name due to the “clamor” of the crossroads outside, just as inside serves as the crossroad of taste in the center of Rome. I…

August 02, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Fiore: Cucina Flexiteriana, a Chaotic Restaurant

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

July 29, 2017

Italian Food

Fiore: Cucina Flexiteriana, a Chaotic Restaurant

An unusual name but beautiful decor, a high rating and a dozen chefs working in the kitchen made me want to walk in and try Fiore. Fiore is a restaurant based on vegetarian dishes, healthy and gluten…

July 29, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Ara Pacis - La Capricciosa Rome: Loved the Pizza, Enjoyed the Pasta

Italian Food | Rome Italy Europe

July 29, 2017

Italian Food

Ara Pacis - La Capricciosa Rome: Loved the Pizza, Enjoyed the Pasta

Delicious...the food is delicious! A restaurant on a sidewalk filled with tourists serves delicious pizza - which I fell in love with - as well as a selection of pasta specialities. It's about the…

July 29, 2017 | Restaurants | Rome

Magnum Ice Cream: A Pleasure Destination in Rome

Ice Cream & Gelato | Rome Italy Europe

July 29, 2017

Ice Cream & Gelato

Magnum Ice Cream: A Pleasure Destination in Rome

The Magnum Pleasure Store is part of the brand’s ‘Release the Beast: Dare to Go Double’ campaign. The store is free to enter, with Magnums starting from £5.50 –…

July 29, 2017 | News | Rome

Rome Airport Fiumicino in Pictures

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

September 01, 2014

Airports

Rome Airport Fiumicino in Pictures

Rome airport Fiumicino or Leonardo da Vinci airport of Rome is Italy’s first airport and Europe’s sixth where traffic volume is concerned. It is Italy's largest airport with…

September 01, 2014 | Rome

Obika: Fiumicino's Mozzarella Bar Serves Good Food

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

April 11, 2014

Airports

Obika: Fiumicino's Mozzarella Bar Serves Good Food

If you're traveling transit through Italy's largest airport Rome Fiumincino Airport, I suggest you stop for a bite at Obika in Terminal D. The first impression was not the best; The place was a mess…

April 11, 2014 | Reviews | Rome

What to Expect on Alitalia Business Class from and to Beirut

Travel & Tourism

November 04, 2013

Travel & Tourism

What to Expect on Alitalia Business Class from and to Beirut

As they say, you get what you pay for. An ticket on board Alitalia Business Class costs an average of $1400. Compared to the $2000 paid on MEA you will still get the same lounge access, the same…

November 04, 2013 | Airlines

The Bulgari Hotel and Residence

Spotted Stories

August 19, 2013

Spotted Stories

The Bulgari Hotel and Residence

Planning on

August 19, 2013

Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport Business Lounges

Airports | Rome Italy Europe

September 15, 2012

Airports

Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport Business Lounges

Since my airport stop was for more than three hours I decided to try both Lounges available at the Fiumicino airport, Leonardo Da Vinci. The first, "Le Navi", is located in the main terminal and…

September 15, 2012 | Travel & Tourism | Rome

Which European City Consumes Coffee the Most? You Can Decide

News

August 31, 2012

News

Which European City Consumes Coffee the Most? You Can Decide

After water, coffee is the most consumed drink in the world. Believe it or not, 2.5 billion cups are drunk a day. That’s the equivalent of almost 21 million kilos of coffee. I came across this…

August 31, 2012

Sheraton Roma Hotel, Italy

Hotels | Rome Italy Europe

April 13, 2012

Hotels

Sheraton Roma Hotel, Italy

In 2004 I traveled to Rome to video tape the canonization of Nimattullah Hardini at the Vatican. While in Rome, who can avoid the Italian art of living... 'la dolce vita.'

April 13, 2012 | Reviews | Rome

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