Carmen’s Corner: Outdoors in Rome

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner: Outdoors in Rome Since Italy is a long, svelte peninsula, it’s easy for residents to head directly east or west until they hit the Mediterranean, then get out of the car and lie on the sand, with or without clothing, until it’s time to go home....

Carmen’s Corner: Autumn in Italy

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner: Autumn in Italy Autumn is nice almost anywhere. However, if you are accustomed to the chilly, even frosty nights and rolling gray clouds of a fall day in the northern U.S. (or, for that matter, transalpine Europe), you may be puzzled to put a...

Carmen’s Corner: Christmas Music, Roman Style

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner: Christmas Music, Roman Style Places look different from each other. But have you ever noticed differences from place to place in the feel of starched linen from no-iron Pima cotton, the sound of birdsong, the taste of an apple? These deviations...

Carmen’s Corner: Spring is around the Corner!

Jan 7, 2023 | blog, Carmen's Corner

Carmen’s Corner: Spring is around the Corner! March is upon us and Spring is around the corner! This is the time one starts dreaming and planning a trip to Italy. I’m often asked, “What’s the best time to travel to Italy?” My answer is: “All year-round.” April...

Off the Beaten Trail and onto Nature’s

Jan 7, 2023 | blog

Off the Beaten Trail and onto Nature’s Italy’s national parks appeal to hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and wildlife lovers alike Many cities and towns in Italy that tourists visit are near the sea or up in the hills. But much of Italian land is...