Thank you!Love reading your posts. I do love the photograph with you juggling the oranges, how many attempts did it take to get that shot I wonder Built in 1540, it was bought by Ferdinando dei Medici in 1576 and then by Napoleon in 1801.The Mouth of Truth!! ), a little canon s120 compact camera and a gopro for video and the occasional selfie ;) The RX100 is an amazing camera, such a good choice! Have a great SundayAwesome pictures. A secret keyhole, a library that will make you swoon AND a food tour that will take you to the best place in the city for wine & cheese. 7 Sparkling Thailand Hidden Gems on the Andaman Coast Oooh I’ll bear some of these in mind for next time, the rose garden looks gorgeous and I want to spend more time in the Trastevere.Oh my god, I’ve been to Rome and didn’t see any of these gorgeous places! I love this post Suze! Hey there! Could you please tell me names of the restaurants you were talking about in this particular post.

Here, I finally sampled GREAT Italian pasta, cooked ‘Al Dente’. With servants of course!This famous Rome landmark may represent the god of the river Tiber. You seem to use a lot of cameras – what photography equipment and how many cameras do you take with you?

I’m actually thinking of booking a trip to Rome so it’s safe to say that this has been bookmarked Largo dei Librari, 88, 00186 Roma RM, Italy No trip to Rome is complete without a stop (or five) to I just love reading your blog!! Would love to return on a photography mission. Best European Hidden Gems to Inspire Your Wanderlust Address: Church of St. Louis of the French, Piazza di S. Luigi de’ Francesi, 00186 Comune di Roma RM, ItalyEven if you go alone, you’ll meet a lot of people there – they’re very outgoing!How great!

Makes me long to hop on a plane immediately and go exploring!

With the iconic Spanish Steps and multiple designer stores and boutiques, Piazza di Spagna is the hub of upper-class Rome and one of the most instantly recognisable spots in the city. Glad you had fun in Trastevere, HollyOh thanks for pointing that out Tahira, I’ll update my post!One of the most outstanding Rome hidden treasures is the trio of Caravvagio paintings in the If you’re also visiting Villa Borghese, we can highly recommend the fine dining at Vicolo delle Vacche, 9, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyMy pleasure Cvetina, hope you’re having a great week so farPiazza Capo di Ferro, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyIn the classic film, Roman Holiday, Gregory Peck improvised a scene there with Audrey Hepburn, pretending that his hand had indeed been bitten off! I’m planning to go to Rome next month so want to make note of where all to eat.Thanks so much for all your kind words <3 Don’t worry, you’ll get there!
Our next stop had to be one of my favorites- a shop specializing in mouth-watering arancini balls.Keep updated with all my latest adventures, plus travel inspiration & photography advice straight to your inbox!We all know Rome wasn’t built in a day. The best outlet stores in Rome include dedicated complexes where you can spend a day out on a shopping adventure. I’ve been there, but never visited these places! I’ve always loved the traditional libraries- the repetitive aesthetic of the bookshelves, the novelty of those wooden ladders, the smell of dusty old book covers.


You really should visit Rome, Melanie – so much to see!Savello Park, or Garden of the Oranges, has a fantastic view across the We were lucky to catch the rose garden at the right time of year, it smelt gorgeous. I almost feel like I just got home from Rome. We’d both been before so we didn’t need to spend as long on the main sights, though we did enjoy those tooI know, so much to see – we would have loved to take a day trip to the Villa d’Este!I love it and can’t wait to go there soonThanks Ally, there’s so much to cram in, isn’t there! Impressive juggling skills too!Some gorgeous spots there, Villa Medici looks amazing. Such a cute hidden gem that I’m glad we didn’t miss!Pingback: Travel Wishlist 2015 - Luxury Columnist - Luxury Columnist Thanks very much Belen, glad you enjoyed it and looking forward to checking out your blog, BelenGiving the illusion of a length of around 37 meters, it’s actually only 8 meters long. Thankyou so much for the ideas ❤️I love reading about other peoples experiences and special little places in cities that I thought I was so familiar with. I didn’t have a chance to see most of what you listed. Also can’t wait to go back to Rome next year and do some of your suggestions (the food tour looks especially good).

There are 18 acres of gardens to explore on the guided tour, and you’ll also see the cardinal’s painted apartments. You’ve given me food for thought, thanks! I love your white dress:) I hope ser more photos like this! 6 Unmissable Hidden Gems in Rome Your email address will not be published.The artists and musicians that get to live in Villa Medici are very lucky, there’s a great cafe too!Thanks Gabrielle, it was sweltering hot so the dress was sticking to me by the end!Oh how lovely! Travel Blog goals, for sure!I held back on the cannoli before our main meal commenced, which took place in a nondescript restaurant in the Jewish Quarter. X!It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Rome.