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4 Popular Jazz Clubs in Rome

Abha — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Although jazz was only introduced in Rome in the late twentieth century, it has earned the epithet of “jazz capital of Italy”. And, there are several clubs dedicated to jazz music.

5 Things To Know About Eating Out in Rome

KennyDunn — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:00:36 +0000

For your upcoming trip to Rome you may already be fantasizing about six-course meals that start at nine in the evening and continue well past midnight. For Italians these epic feasts are considered nothing more than a well-balanced dinner. But, before you try and keep up with this gastronomical procession it's probably best you familiarize yourself with these simple guidelines.

5 things not to miss in Rome

Gabriela Ordenana — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:00:16 +0000

All roads lead to Rome. You’ve problably heard it before. But have you ever visited the “Eternal City”? For over 2,500 years Rome has been European centre of power, culture and religion. Thanks to all the antique ruins, roman basilicas and medieval palaces the historic city centre of the capital of Italy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors from all around the world like to come to Rome not only for sightseeing, but also because this city is a heaven for shoppers and Italian food and nighlife lovers.

Indian Restaurants in Rome

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:00:23 +0000

With its historic architecture, cuisine, and culture, Rome is still one of the most targeted tourist destinations in Italy if not the entire European continent. There are numerous reasons to vacation in the city but the primary draws have always been the food and the shopping. Italian cuisine is everywhere you go in and around the city, but if you are looking for international dishes, you will be richly rewarded as well.

5 Fun Facts about Rome, Italy

Nicole Arriaga — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:00:58 +0000

So you’re planning a trip to Rome and you’ve done a bit of research beforehand. You’ve worked out how to get from from the airport to your hotel. Naturally, you’ve made your hotel room reservations on Venere.com (wink, wink) and you’ve made a list of recommended restaurants you want to check out during your trip. You’ve even mapped out your itinerary of the ‘Must’ sights to see. But how well do you really think you know Rome? We’ve put together some fun facts about Rome that maybe you didn’t know yet.

5 Popular Roman Pizzerias

Abha — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:00:22 +0000

Rome abounds with no-frills pizzerias that serve a variety of pizzas. A classic Roman pizza is crispy and wafer thin. Pizzerias with wood-fired oven produce excellent thin crust pizzas. Almost all pizzerias serve traditional capricciosa and margherita pizzas. A capricciosa pizza consists of a bit of everything such as eggs, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, olives, sausages, mozzarella and tomatoes, whereas the margherita features basil, mozzarella and tomatoes.

Pizza Al Taglio, “pizza by the cut,” is the most popular pizza. These rectangular pizzas are cut by scissors and weighed as per customers’ requirements.

Olive Oil in Rome and 3 Italian Recipes

MiaBlu — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:40:33 +0000

For this week's Travel Picks Friday, we wanted to inspire you with Italian Cuisine and chose three scrumptious recipes for you to try out. These fantastic recipes were brought to you by Raleigh from LoveFromItalia, a superb blog about Italy, food, and travel!

New Oil – just pressed - is a treasure that needs the right dish to be paired with to showcase it in all its unctuous velvety goldenness. Whether the oil comes from Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Central Italy, Sicily or Sardinia, it needs to be presented simply, letting the oil shine (no pun intended!). The Thought: “Tutte le strade conducono a Roma” – every street will take you to Rome – immediately came to mind when I thought of ways to use Olio Nuovo… because, two of my favorite ways are with Roman specialties!

5 Fun Facts about Florence

Nicole Arriaga — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:00:43 +0000

1. The art capital of Italy

Known as the cradle of the Renaissance era (la culla del Rinascimento), the historic center of Florence was declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1982. In fact, the centro storico is home to some of the most beautiful monuments, churches and museums of the world and attracts millons of tourists to the city each year. The historic city lies within medeival walls built around it in the 14^th century after Florence began to grow due to its economic growth. Some of its most prominent sights include the Duomo, the Uffizi museum, the Galleria dell’Accademia where the statue of David is held and the Ponte Vecchio.

How to Spend 24 Hours in Rome

Poonam Chopra — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:00:33 +0000

The Italian capital, nicknamed the “Eternal City” is a city of layers, contemporary establishments built on thousands of years of history. The sense of history here is extraordinary, so profound and immediate. The city of Rome is a museum in itself, and only 24 hours to spare can hardly do its timeless grandeur and beauty any justice at all, but it is ample time to intrigue your senses and pave your path for return.

The city is best experienced by foot or bike, as transportation is not the most reliable and many of the main tourist destinations are walking distance apart. I prefer walking around the city, as it also provides a full-fledged sensory experience.

Travel Picks Friday: Best Record Stores in Rome

matteo — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:51:44 +0000

This week for our Travel Picks Friday column we decided to satisfy music lover's need of "soul food". Check out the best record stores in Rome, Italy.

Weekend Escapades: Luxury Hotels & Vintage Shopping

Mireia — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Are you a fashion addict and can't avoid to go for a little shopping when on holidays? If you are planning a trip to Sydney, Qantas Spirit of Australia proposes you a guide for select vintage fashion shopping in Sydney.

Kid Friendly Destinations in Rome

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:00:36 +0000

The capital city of Italy is Rome and is one of the top picks for an international vacation, especially for lovers and romantic couples. It is the famed city of the Roman Empire, the Seven Hills, and Vatican City. It was also the site of several famous movies such as “La Dolce Vita” and “Three Coins in the Fountain.” Rome has been a center of culture, history, power, and religion for over a millennium as well as being home to one of the world’s greatest civilizations. The following list of kid-friendly destinations in Rome is far from complete. However, you should consider these as events and attractions that you don’t want to miss while vacationing in Rome.

Ferragosto in Rome, Backpacking in New Zealand

matteo — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:36:10 +0000

If you didn't know, one of the most popular holidays in Italy is surely the "Ferragosto" on the 15th of August. Originally, in Roman times, it was related to a celebration of the middle of the summer and the end of the hard labour in the fields. Before the Roman Catholic Church came into existence, however, this holiday was celebrated in the Roman Empire to honor the gods and the cycle of fertility and ripening.

1st May Concert in Rome

Nicole Arriaga — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:56 +0000

One of the best parts about visiting Rome in the spring and summer time,

aside from the nice weather, is that there are always a ton of free things to do in and around the Eternal City.

A Guide Through Rome Theatres

Will Joce — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:06:38 +0000

Theatre has a long, grand and sometimes grisly history in Rome.

It is a history that reaches from the gladiatorial contests and Christian massacres of ancient times,

Monet’s art in Paris, Facts about Turkey & Soccer in Rome

Mireia — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:30:41 +0000

If you are planning a cultural Spring trip, nothing better than Paris. Discover the most extensive collection of Monet's work.

This week’s Rome has gone through a soccer fever as last Sunday’s game positioned AS Roma

Convenient & Central Hotels in Rome, Italy

Travel Agony Aunt — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:08 +0000

Dear Travel Agony Aunt, Can you suggest a hotel in rome, good location, but around 200.oo or less… thanks JS

Hi JS, Here's a list of highly-rated hotels in Rome city center...

Where History Comes to Life

Will Joce — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:27:17 +0000

One of the great joys of travelling is that occasionally you come across a place where you can not only hear about history but can actually feel it, see it and touch it.

Rather than in dry museums, where the past can seem remote, vague and as dusty as the exhibits, these are places where the past comes to life and assaults your senses,

Top 5 New Year’s Celebration Parties in Europe

Paul Crompton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:16 +0000

The New Year is coming up so fast you’ll not even have time to practice gurgling out the chorus of Auld Lang Syne before the clock strikes 12. Many people affected by the economic crisis will be willing to bid what will probably in a few decades become known as the year of the recession [...]

4 Great Budget Restaurants in Rome

Claire Ackerman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:19 +0000

There’s no doubt that Rome is the city par excellence for a taste of the Italian bella vita: sun, sights, good food, good wine… Guides to steer us around the eternal city, Top 5s, and the “Best” lists are as a result plentiful to say the least. But we are often ultimately confronted with the [...]