Category Archives: Recommendations

Top Attractions in Rome

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

“Where should I go in Rome?” is a question I’m often asked by friends and acquaintances, and it’s one I actually find fairly difficult to answer because there’s just so much that I would recommend! Therefore I thought I’d aim … Continue reading →

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Rome’s Churches: you don’t have to be religious to enjoy them

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

I returned last week from another wonderful week in Rome and will now be giving this blog some much-needed attention. As it’s Easter, I thought I’d start with a post about my favourite churches in Rome, because I’ve now visited … Continue reading →

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A Beginners’ Guide to the Seven Hills of Rome

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

You may have heard reference to the ‘Seven Hills of Rome’ and wondered what this is all about.  Walking around in modern Rome, you’re aware of the ground rising and falling, but in the jumble of buildings it’s difficult to … Continue reading →

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A Bar with a View: Il Palazzetto, The Spanish Steps

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Has it really been a whopping six weeks since I last updated?  Dear me, it has.  But this certainly doesn’t mean that my thoughts have been neglecting Rome – I simply haven’t had the time to write any of it … Continue reading →

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The Protestant Cemetery, Testaccio

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

I returned last week from yet another absolutely fantastic trip to Rome, staying in the ever-brilliant Bed and Breakfast Julius Caesar.  I was with two friends, one of whom had never been to Rome before, and another who had only … Continue reading →

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San Crispino gets some love on the big screen

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

I hear that my favourite Rome gelateria San Crispino has got some great publicity by being featured in the forthcoming Julia Roberts film Eat Pray Love.  Needless to say I can’t wait for this film to come out. Not having … Continue reading →

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