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…
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…
“O’ wind, if winter comes, can Spring be far behind” – Percy Shelley Now that I have my next assignment, my final months in Rome seem to be zooming by. Despite being on the road non-stop in December and early January, it feels like there is still so much left to see in Italy. How…
“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…
Summer is here and I am excited to finally start a Conversations with Changemakers series on Dolce & Masala. I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I started down the blogging path! Although I still need to figure out work/blog/life balance (if that is even a thing), the experience has definitely reinvigorated my passion…
The international spotlight on Milan continues to expand with each fashion week season. Like the other big four fashion weeks (New York, London, and Paris), Milan Fashion Week scouts the globe for emerging international talent. Dolce & Masala readers are aware of my obsession with emerging market fashion – from Alger Fashion Week to Luxembourg Fashion…
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…
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…
I have been a bit of a slacker lately, especially since June was filled with the things I love and generally associate with summertime. Reunions, travel, beach time, seafood, sunsets, fireworks, and festivals. [easy-image-collage id=1617] One of my favorite couples were married in a lovely three-day destination wedding in Tuscany, which provided a much-needed…
Villa d’Este (Semi) Day Trip to Tivoli The weekend after returning from Naples and the Amalfi Coast, I made ambitious (in hindsight) plans to join some friends on a day trip from Rome. They were planning a full day in Tivoli to visit Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana (ruins of Emperor Hadrian’s Villa) – both UNESCO World…