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Jan 23, 2012

Campo de’ Fiori

Rome, Italy

By Lisa T. Bergren

When Emma and I checked into our historic district apartment, the manager kindly encouraged us to head over to Campo de’ Fiori to market. We loved our frequent forays over to the quaint piazza, that once was dominated by flower merchants, but now divides space between touristy t-shirts, vast fruit and vegetable stands, spices, pottery, linens and more. Continue reading

Jan 15, 2012

Oasis in Rome

Apartment: Sinibaldi A

By Lisa T. Bergren

Emma and I loved our stay in “Sinibaldi A,” a 4^th floor apartment of a 15^th century palazzo, in the historic center of Rome. Continue reading

Dec 17, 2011

Book Review: (Not-for-Parents) ROME

Lonely Planet's New Series for Kids Rocks

By Lisa T. Bergren 

I adore graphics-rich guide books for adults. Lots of pictures, lots of quick, intriguing info in bite-sized pieces. And I’m an adult.

I also love books about foreign places for kids. As a traveling mom, I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to get my children thinking about where we’re going—before, during and after we’re there. They get so much more out of our travels when I’m successful on this front. Continue reading

Dec 9, 2011

Best BBQ in Dallas

North Main BBQ

By Lisa T. Bergren

When we found out we were heading to Texas for Thanksgiving, I immediately put this charge to my cousin-in-law: Please find the best place for barbeque in Dallas. Joe is a fabulous BBQ master himself and his standards are high, since he used to compete with his buddies in Memphis. And he did not disappoint me. He asked around and decided to take us to North Main BBQ in Euless, TX. (Thanks, Joe!) Continue reading

Nov 21, 2011

Nashville, Tennessee

Guest Post and Photos by Jason Joyner

From the constant hum of the cicadas to the swirling strains of country and blues, Nashville has a soundtrack for any experience. Continue reading

Nov 11, 2011

Tivoli’s Fountains

Context Tour, Part 2: Villa d' Este

By Lisa T. Bergren

After our visit to Hadrian’s Villa (Villa Adriana), we moved up the hill to the Renaissance estate inspired by the crumbling remains, Villa d’ Este. Here, Cardinal Ippolito d’ Este built one of the finest 16^th century villas and gardens ever created, on the site of a Roman villa and beside a Benedictine monastery. It was—and still is—so awe-inspiring, that many European gardens were modeled after it. Continue reading

Nov 7, 2011

Gelato Crawl

The Best (?) Gelaterie in Rome

By Lisa T. Bergren

Looking for the best gelato in Rome? Ask anyone who’s been to the city and they’ll talk about the historical sites, the wondrous sculpture, the amazing art, the delicious wine and pasta. And then they’ll mention gelato. “The gelato…you gotta have the gelato.” And then they’ll tell you which gelaterie you need to go to…and believe me, they’ll all have different suggestions. Continue reading

Nov 6, 2011

The Best Gelato in Rome!

Download our map of the best gelaterie...

Download our GELATO MAP with names and locations of the best gelato in Rome! Many of them taste-tested by Emma and Lisa Bergren on their recent trip to the Eternal City…

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Nov 5, 2011

Grand Canal, Venice

Moment of Peace Video

A gentle ride down the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy on the vaparetto…Enjoy! Continue reading

Nov 1, 2011

Hadrian’s Villa

Part 1: Context Tour

By Lisa T. Bergren 

We loved our semi-private Context tour and the day’s escape to Tivoli. We met up with our archeologist docent, Francesca, and two other couples at a train station in Rome, then set off in a hired car for Villa Adriana (Hadrian’s Villa). Continue reading