Today I reminisce about Rome and share my list of the top 12 must try foods in Rome, whether visiting the Eternal City for a weekend or a month! My first visit to Rome was nearly fifteen years ago, and the food was not the highlight. Instead, I remember the thrill of … [Read more...]
12 Must Try Foods in Naples – Eat Like a Local in Naples
There is no better way to discover a destination than to connect with the local culture, cuisine, and community. Luckily, that's just what I did on a recent trip to Naples, Italy. Read on for my top tips and list of 12 must try foods in Naples. … [Read more...]
Streat Catania: An Adventurous Street Food Tour in Catania
I recently had the opportunity to attend a wine tourism conference (IWINETC) in Sicily, where I learned lots and got to meet some inspiring fellow wine tourism professionals. On the way to the conference, we spent a night in Catania, a gorgeous city that totally surprised me. I'd … [Read more...]
Best Bites of 2012
My favorite food experiences from the past year. We are already more than a week into 2013, but it feels like just yesterday I was stuffing grapes in my mouth as the clock struck midnight. After an "early" Spanish New Year's Eve disco night (we got home at 8:00 a.m. and I'm … [Read more...]
Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta Bologna: A Hotel with History
Il Convento dei Fiori di Seta The Silk Flower Nunnery Hotel in Bologna The best hotel experiences are enjoyed when we stop thinking of the hotel as simply a place to rest our heads after a long day. They happen when we make an effort to get to know a staff member, or when we … [Read more...]
