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I’ve had an avalanche of reader mail about dining in Rome this week and, while I don’t mind answering messages individually, I think sharing information is really important. I have listed some of this Q&A below so upcoming visitors to Rome can benefit. Feel free to add your own questions to the comments section and I will respond to them in an upcoming post. (more…)

Beylerbeyi is a neighborhood on the Istanbul’s Anatolian coast, northeast of Uskudar and just past the First Bosphorus Bridge. The area is dominated by the Beylerbeyi Sarayi, a massive and ornate summer palace built by the Sultan Abdulaziz in the nineteenth century. Beside the palace (more…)

After five days in the fatherland, I can officially say that I’m full. Palermo is a place where it is unthinkable not to indulge. There are fried things everywhere, the fish is amazingly fresh, and you just can’t duplicate those amazing ricotta-filled pastries off the island. (more…)

Da Danilo’s spaghetti alla carbonara.

Every now and again, I like to update the list of my favorite places to eat and drink in Rome. I try to go out as much as possible so my endorsements are current and based on recent experiences. All of the spots listed below have been checked out in the past three months. Enjoy the new round up! (more…)

Gaudi’s masterpiece, the Casa Batllo’.

Against all odds–a violent cough, congestion, and a dulling of the senses brought on by the worst cold I have ever had–I was able to do some serious damage in Barcelona last week. I flew in on Wednesday to meet Mamma Parla for a five-day trip. I am actually quite (more…)