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 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…

Download Here

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

Oct 27, 2011

Rome from the Ground Up

Photo Essay

By Lisa T. Bergren

Ever since I caught a ground-up perspective on a NYC subway, I’ve been intrigued with shooting from this angle. On our October trip to Rome, I took the normal pictures of all the famous sites, but then went low for another. See what you think! Continue reading

Oct 21, 2011

Home Cooking in Rome

The Best Meal in Italy

By Lisa T. Bergren  

When I first heard about the Home Food organization in Italy, I was when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-like-a-big-pizza-pie excited. I love nothing more than a great meal, good conversation and authentic, fabulous Italian food. So when my friend Jess at WhyGo Italy wrote about Cesarinas and their goal to bring real Italian food to every willing mouth, I was all-in, no questions asked. Continue reading

Oct 14, 2011

Rome’s Colosseum

Foto Friday

Capturing why Rome is known as the “eternal city”…

Oct 7, 2011

Maroon Bells, Colorado

Moment of Peace Video

Autumn was in full color in Colorado as this “moment of peace” video was captured. Enjoy. Continue reading

Oct 5, 2011

13 Things You Might Forget to Pack

You'll Thank Me Later

By Lisa T. Bergren

Packing for an international trip? I’ve been setting out things to pack for Italy over the last week, and I remembered some things that I was glad I didn’t forget! Here’s a little list for you to run through too: Continue reading