The Valentino Foundation presents Verdi’s La Traviata at Teatro dell’Opera di Roma through June 30.  It was a work night, and our…

Once a year in May, museums in Rome are open to the public from 8 pm to 2 am for…

The picturesque Island of Capri has long been a destination sought out by emperors, jet setters, and day trippers alike….

May is glorious in Rome and the perfect time to checkout some inspiration fashion design.  In addition to the pleasant…

The town of Castel Gandolfo is a quick day trip from Rome.  Last year, the Vatican opened up the summer…

The Bastille Market (Marche de la Bastille) is the perfect place to start a lazy Sunday in Paris.  Located on boulevard…

Only the Eternal City can looks so good after a few thousand years.  The public rose garden or Roseto Comunale’s opening…

How did I miss the amazing seafood pasta in Italy during previous trips?  Must have been a lack of adequate…

As Audrey Hepburn famously said, Paris is always a good idea.  Following that advice, I decided to squeeze in a day…

West Africa has always fascinated me for its mix of African hospitality, palm trees, tropical fruit, beaches, and Francophone influences….

What are pulses, do you ask?  I wondered the same thing when I arrived in Rome and kept hearing references…

Algeria’s geographical location in North Africa has historically placed it at the crossroads of diverse civilizations and empires, which have…

Eid Mubarak! It’s Nadia taking over the Dolce and Masala blog again today to share one of my favorite childhood…

Valentina Manduchi of Apsara Dance hosted prominent Kathak dancer Anurekha Gosh at the Centro Incontrando for her first performance in Rome on November…

I wanted a positive post to kick off 2019. Ironically, heading back to work provided the inspiration and reminded me…

I didn’t understand all the hype about the Roman staple pasta dish – Cacio e Pepe – until I tried…

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is famous for investment banking and its high concentration of castles, but did you know…

Today’s post features a pulse recipe from my sister Nadia and her son, who is our own little junior Master…