If you want to whet your appetite for exploring ancient Roman life and are looking for an excursion that is easily accessible by public transport near Rome, you don’t need to look any further than Ostia Antica — the once bustling seaport for the ancient empire. Ostia Antica Archeological Park is an easy day trip from…
Dolce & Masala Wins European Union Cultural Heritage Photo Competition
As 2018 gets into full swing, I have to admit that lady luck has been shining down on my blogging projects. I would like to think that it is a result of planning and hard work, but a bit of luck never hurts in having things fall into place. In January, I added travel writing…
Eating Europe’s Historic Rome Food Tour
“You may have the universe, if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi As 2017 comes to a close, I am excited to share one of my top foodie experiences in Rome so far: Eating Europe’s Historic Rome Food Tour. The fact that I only have six months left in Rome is very much on…
Alaverdi Restaurant: A Georgian Culinary Odyssey in Vienna
An unexpected food discovery occurred on my trip to Vienna. My first foray into the wonderful world of Georgian cuisine! You might be wondering why someone would travel to Vienna to try Georgian cuisine. Work meetings during the week ran late, but on Friday we wrapped up in time for a nice meal before everyone…
Italy Photo Diaries – Venice Carnival
Italians really know how to celebrate la Dolce Vita. Every month you can discover several festivals in different regions of the country. The vibrant colors and splendor of the acclaimed Venice Carnival make it a must add to any travel bucket list. As a photography enthusiast and fashion lover, I was thrilled to finally witness…
Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy
Although Paris is justifiably called the City of Love, there is no shortage of amore in Italy. Whether you are looking for love Under the Tuscan Sun or your very own Roman Holiday, here are the Top 9 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Romantic Italy! There are plenty of options for all types of budgets and…
Alger Fashion Week 2016
It’s not every year that your birthday falls on a Saturday and what better way to spend it than attending a dazzling fashion runway show in the City of Lights. The second edition of Alger Fashion Week 2016 took place at the Hotel Normandy in Paris in the chic Place Vendôme district. Nawel Nedjari created Alger…
Fendi Artisans of Dreams Exhibition
I took advantage of the local holiday this week to see the Fendi Artisans of Dreams Exhibition, which is open to the public until December 11. The exhibition is free of charge and open daily from 10 am until 8 pm. The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Fendi’s headquarters since 2015, provides the perfect backdrop for the Fendi Artisans…
Evening of Romanian Music in Rome
The Romanian Embassy in Italy organized an evening of Romanian music in Rome on December 1. The Embassy held the special concert at Rome’s Parco della Musica Auditorium to celebrate the country’s 98th National Day. On December 1, Romanians worldwide commemorate Great Union Day to mark the unification of Transylvania with Romanian in 1918. [easy-image-collage id=6981]…
Fashion Days – Luxembourg Grand Duchy
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is famous for investment banking and its high concentration of castles, but did you know that it also has a burgeoning fashion scene that is attracting young designers from around Europe? On November 26, the second edition of Fashion Days – Luxembourg Grand Duchy set the stage for 17 designers to present…