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• Enjoy a Taste of the Amalfi Coast at Home with Some Homem...

  

  Enjoy a taste of the Amalfi Coast at home with some homemade limoncello! Ingredients • 10 large, thick-skinned lemons • 1 litre of 90 alcohol, or vodka • 3 1/... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Umbria Holiday Rentals Are Here!

  

  I am happy to announce that new rental properties in the beautiful region of UMBRIA have been added to the SPQR Travel Italy accommodation portfolio. Newly adde... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Vatican Displays the Way of the Cross in Bronze

  

  This Easter, a series of 49 statues and 11 crosses depicting 14 scenes of the Way of the Cross are displayed along Via della Conciliazione, the broad,... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, TRAVEL

• Rome Celebrates Caravaggio

  

  July 18, 2010 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610). To honour the Baroque artist, the Borghese Gallery... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2010 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Keep Cool with Grattachecca!

  

  Italian ices, known as granite (plural), are a popular cold Italian specialty among tourists and Italians alike. A granita (singular) is similar to a slushee,... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2010 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL, VACATION

• ROME - Golden Gala 2010

  

  This year’s Golden Gala, held on June 10th, marked the 30th anniversary of the major athletics event.Asafa Powell won the 100 meters for Jamaica with a time of... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2010 ATHLETICS, DESTINATIONS, SPORTS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

  One of my favourite things about Italy is the food. Without fresh Italian ingredients, it is next to impossible to re-create the same rich Italian flavours but... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2010 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City: Entry Restrictions

  

  Entry to the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City is free. There are some restrictions to entry, including a strictly enforced dress code and banned items. Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2009 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Italian Aperitivo

  

  If you think “Happy Hour” is great, you’ll love the Italian “Aperitivo”. Happy Hour is a time, normally in the afternoon or early evening, when drinks are... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2009 DESTINATIONS, DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Euro Chocolate 2008

  

  "Euro Chocolate” is one of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe. The delectable celebration of all things chocolate takes place in Perugia, Umbria each... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2008 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Rome: Teatro dell'Opera

  

  The Teatro dell’Opera, also known as the Teatro Costanzi, is a popular venue for opera and ballet enthusiasts, putting out numerous major works annually. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2008 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, THEATRE & OPERA, TRAVEL, VACATION

• What to Order in an Italian Coffee Bar

  

  Ordering a coffee in an Italian coffee bar can be intimidating. Below is a list of types of Italian coffee which you can find at any coffee bar in Italy.... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2008 DESTINATIONS, DRINK, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Sunset at the Singita

  

  Twenty-five minutes outside of Rome, there is a popular stretch of beach, called "Fregene". In terms of beauty, it does not compare to the wild, pristine beache... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2008 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• What Does S.P.Q.R. Mean?

  

  SPQR is an acronym for the Latin phrase " Senatus Populusque Romanus", which means 'The Senate and the Roman People'. SPQR was symbolic of the city of Rome 's... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2008 TRAVEL, VACATION

• Rome City Marathon 2008

  

  It is estimated that 75,000 people lined the streets of Rome on March 16th to cheer on the athletes running the 14th edition of the Rome City Marathon. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2008 DESTINATIONS, OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• The Mystery of the Cappuccino

  

  Tourists in Italy are easily recognizable in cafés and restaurants when they order a cappuccino after 11:00 a.m. or after a meal. Italians consider the... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2008 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Thermal Baths of Saturnia, Tuscany

  

  A few years ago, my boyfriend and I, along with another couple, rented a two bedroom cottage, just outside of the ancient Roman settlement of Saturnia, Tuscany. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2008 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Craco: The Forbidden City

  

  The town of Craco in southern Italy’s Basilicata region rises up from the gently rolling hills of the surrounding countryside. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2008 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION