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Porchetta di Ariccia

Porchetta di Ariccia is made in Ariccia, a town in Rome known for its making of Porchetta. In fact, Porchetta di Ariccia has obtained the recognition of protected geographical indication (PGI)  This porchetta is distinguished by its unique crunchiness of the crust and rosy and tender meat. The meat is only seasoned with garlic, rosemary, salt and black […]

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FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO ROME CENTER BY TRAIN

FIUMICINO AIRPORT TO ROME CENTER BY TRAIN Many people choose Rome’s Fiumicino Airport to fly into since it offers direct flights from the United States. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport FCO in Rome, Italy is the main international airport in Rome.  From FCO, there are trains which will take you to the city centre of Rome.  The […]

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Beyond Tuscany: Rome’s Spanish Steps reopen

Beyond Tuscany: Rome’s Spanish Steps reopen The Spanish Steps in Rome is now reopened after being repaired and cleaned. The restoration was financed by jeweler Bulgari who wanted a fence to be installed at night to protect the stairs. However, Mayor Virginia Raggi felt a fence was not needed. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE […]

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Pope Francis canonizes Mother Teresa

Pope Francis Canonizes Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was declared a saint by Pope Francis in a canonization mass in Rome today. Approximately 120,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for this mass wherein Mother Teresa was proclaimed a saint. Mother Teresa, saint of the gutters, was known for her dedicated work for […]

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Beyond Tuscany: Fendi Fashion Show at Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Beyond Tuscany: Fendi Fashion Show at Rome’s Trevi Fountain Fendi models walk on water at the newly restored Trevi Fountain in Rome. JOIN US FOR THE VIDEO ON THE NEXT PAGE

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Beyond Tuscany: Rome, Italy: Enjoying the Passeggiata

Beyond Tuscany: Rome, Italy: Enjoying the Passeggiata The passeggiata is a nightly ritual in Italy.  This evening stroll takes place all over Italy.  It’s a time to meet up with friends, have a gelato or aperitivo. Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

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Pizza a Metro from “Gigino” The University of pizza

Pizza a Metro from “Gigino” The University of pizza The history of the local began in the ’30s, when Gigino Dell’Amura invented “pizza by the meter”. Today Gigino’s son continues to keep alive the tradition of the “pizza by the meter” managing one of the most renowned restaurants in Campania, which was given the title […]

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Alimentari Coronari (Rome)

Alimentari Coronari (Rome) When traveling in Italy, make sure you experience the aperitivo hour. During this pre dinner time, it is customary to have an aperitivo and some snacks before going to a second location for dinner. Food offered at aperitivo hour ranges from small snacks to a buffet smorgasbord. JOIN US ON THE NEXT […]

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Rome Traffic Intersection – Piazza Venezia

  Rome Traffic Intersection – Piazza Venezia With no traffic lights or signs, this is the intersection at Piazza Venezia in Rome.  Do you think you could drive it?  Interestingly, there was no horn blowing.  Take a look! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

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