As Martino Ruggieri is selected as Italy’s leading chef for the Bocuse d’Or competition, the country prepares to change its approach to this premier French cooking contest It’s not often that you’d describe Italy as the underdogs in a culinary competition, but that’s precisely the strange situation that the country has found itself throughout the…
Queen Bee Roma is a new restaurant with a huge menu which manages to achieve a truly difficult task: offering vast choice, without skimping on the quality of the ingredients and the finished product. The sign over the door sets up its ambitions. Queen Bee Roma specialises in pizza, burgers and lobsters, and as soon…
If you’re looking for a glamourous weekend with a difference in Italy, here’s an idea. Hotel Terme Preistoriche in the picturesque spa town of Montegrotto Terme is just 15 minutes from the centre of Padua or Padova, in Italy’s Veneto region, but light-years away from the modern, bustling city, offering incredible spa pools in a…
Rome has a great craft beer scene and I was spoilt for choice selecting the 8 best craft beer bars in Rome for this article. From essential ‘hole in the wall’ dive bars in the city centre, to laid back drinking lounges and beer gardens a little further out, Rome has a great range of pubs focusing on…
One of Slovenia’s best kept secrets is its sensational spa and wellness centres, so don’t miss out on a Slovenia spa experience if you’re planning to visit Slovenia any time soon. Nestled between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, small but mighty Slovenia boasts a bit of everything – a Mediterranean coastline, a foothold in the…
Kisaki Ramen & Sushi is the latest Japanese restaurant in Rome meeting the demand for high quality ramen, sushi, sashimi and tempura in the Eternal City. With an emphasis on specialising in ramen, one of the latest trends to hit the capital, Kisaki Ramen & Sushi picks up the gauntlet with an all-Japanese staff, refined…
Review: Eggs Roma, Trastevere, Rome Eggs Trastevere focusing on one essential ingredient – the humble egg – with unbelievable panache. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the name is a giveaway, put aside all your preconceptions before you try this place. Yes, expect a hearty American or English-style breakfast in relaxed, informal surroundings, with fried,…
Romantic Rome holidays: all you need to know Romance and Rome can’t help but go hand in hand. If you’re planning a trip to Rome and you’re looking for somewhere romantic to take a stroll on Valentine’s Day, pop the question or simply say I love you, the city has a natural gift for putting…
The Gin Corner, Hotel Adriano, Rome When you live abroad, it’s common to have pet oddities that you miss. One of mine is a bit weird. Can you miss gin? It’s hard to argue that it’s absent in Italy. After all, it’s not like you can’t find gin in Rome – far from it. There’s…
Things to do when you visit Rome: some fun ideas via Instagram Instagram is one of my favourite social media platforms as a travel blogger. I really enjoy sharing the highlights of my trips and engaging with other amazing Instagrammers from all over the world. Most of the pictures on my feed however aren’t captured…
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