Breakfast in Italy Breakfast in Italy tends to be a sweet start to the day, where Italians commonly choose a cappuccino and a cornetto (The Italian version of a croissant) for their first meal in the morning. However, while meals in Italy are famously epic affairs, where lunches take hours and dinners regularly running late into the night (not difficult when accompanied by … [Read more...] about Breakfast in Italy
Best Roman Pasta Dishes
4 classic Roman pasta dishes: Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Pasta alla Gricia. These dishes have formed the pillars of Italian family meals for centuries. They are quick to make and use cooking methods that are common across all dishes. The beauty of these traditional Roman pasta dishes lie in the combination of a few quality fresh … [Read more...] about Best Roman Pasta Dishes
Where are the best flea markets in Rome, Italy
Shopping in Rome doesn’t have to be confined to Via Condotti and Via del Corso, so if you enjoy rummaging through trash and treasures, shopping for antiques and vintage items and haggling for the ultimate bargains, we have you covered with the best flea markets in Rome with quirky and unmissable stalls throughout the Italian capital. The Best Flea Markets in Rome … [Read more...] about Where are the best flea markets in Rome, Italy
The Italian Flag
The Italian flag and its design The Italian flag has its roots in the enlightenment and in the ensuing events that followed it. There are numerous conflicting theories as to how the colors and pattern of the flag were chosen. The modern Italian tricolor was chosen during the chaos of the wars of Italian unification and along with the numerous rebellions that occurred before … [Read more...] about The Italian Flag
Vegan Food near the Vatican
Not so long ago, a list of the best vegan restaurants near the Vatican City would have been as short as a French bulldog’s tail. However in recent years, the number of plant based eateries throughout the Italian capital and more specifically close to the Vatican has grown exponentially. Here is The Roman Food Tour guide, to the best restaurants and places to eat vegan … [Read more...] about Vegan Food near the Vatican