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Rome – the Spanish Steps for Foodies

February 3, 2016 11:21 am Published by Dina Comments Off

The Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome is probably the best known and most visited part of a town... View Article

January 28, 2016 2:34 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

Usually I am wary of eating around historical monuments but this is not necessarily true for Rome. We have found... View Article

January 26, 2016 9:54 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Masks are an integral part of Venetian history and there is no better time to see them (and wear them)... View Article

January 18, 2016 1:23 pm Published by Dina 2 Comments

Cover image credit I was recently asked by a friend what my favourite culinary experience was during my travels. After... View Article

January 16, 2016 5:27 pm Published by Dina 11 Comments

When we travel, I try to learn about local customs and adapt to them the best I can. Most places... View Article

January 10, 2016 7:27 pm Published by Dina 4 Comments

Whether you are a foodie or not, one of the best ways to get a sense of local culture is... View Article

January 4, 2016 11:36 am Published by Dina 8 Comments

Before we left for Italy my Roman friend Gabri Ella Stone of Gaby’s Italian Kitchen introduced me (online) to her... View Article

January 1, 2016 5:36 pm Published by Dina 2 Comments

We left Florence by train, travelling to Rome in executive class. First class was fine as well but I was... View Article

December 26, 2015 11:45 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

My built in GPS for luxurious experiences hit gold when it navigated to the lobby of the 5 star Adler Thermae... View Article

December 24, 2015 11:15 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

After travelling for a few weeks around Tuscany and indulging in three and four course meals, sometimes twice a day... View Article

December 24, 2015 4:38 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

The radicchio here in Italy is a completely different experience than the compact round ones we get in Canada. I... View Article

December 24, 2015 4:00 am Published by Dina 11 Comments

Zaatar is the sine qua non of middle eastern cooking. It’s indispensable for its flavour and versatility. Zaatar, meaning thyme... View Article