From the Colosseum to gelato with grandkids in Rome

We have come to Rome, not on our own this time, but with our three children, their partners and six grandchildren, a small party of 14. Yes, it is literally a travelling circus, but a very fun one. We’ve come to Rome to catch our breath and get in the time zone, before returning to […]
Explore Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district and enjoy the great restaurants

The cuisine in Rome is superb and I’d like to share some of the ‘best’ food we ate in the delightful Trastevere district in Rome. I love Italian food and while the weather is still balmy in September, there is nothing more enjoyable than sitting outside on the pavement and watching the world go by. Trastevere […]
Rome : looking for a great hotel?

Set above the city, with magnificent views the Rome Cavalieri is a beautiful hotel. I love it because there are not many hotels in Rome with a pool and certainly not in a setting like this. With two pools and a kids pool and fifteen acres of lush gardens, it’s divine and spacious and not what you’d […]