THE ROMAN CANDLE JOURNAL
Places, people and ideas for your next Italian adventure. Explore stories from our journal, then find a tour to make the journey your own.
Seven Questions About Florence You Were Too Embarrassed To Ask We’ve all been there – we’re on a tour of an amazing place and our knowledgeable guide just keeps on talking, but in the…
Read the story →SEVEN INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT ROME YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW Of all the numbers associated with the amazing city of Rome, perhaps none is more representative than the number seven: Rome is built on seven…
Read the story →Exploring The Volcanic Wonders Of Sicily: The Aeolian Islands Photo credit: Stefan While Italy is a long time favourite holiday destination for many, it can feel as if the best of this beautiful country…
Read the story →The Fascinating Pope Who Wrote Letters To Pinocchio And Dickens The city of Venice was a magical place in the 1970s. Ancient local traditions were being proudly upheld, with a revival of the famously…
Read the story →Giglio Island, The Hidden Paradise Of Italy Photo credit: Visit Tuscany GiglioIsland (in Italian “Isola del Giglio”) is a wonderful island of Tuscany surrounded by the Tyrrhenian sea. The island is one of seven…
Read the story →8 Most Beautiful Gardens To Visit In Italy This Spring Photo credit: Flower Girl Don’t you think that Spring is the most beautiful season of the year? The fragrance of the blooming flowers,…
Read the story →FANTASTIC ITALIAN FOOD FESTIVALS THAT ARE WORTH A PIT STOP Spring and Summer are festival seasons and there’s one in every corner of Italy to suit every taste. From chilli pepper to truffle festivals,…
Read the story →THE BEST VEGAN PLACES IN ROME Prosciutto and mozzarella, pasta Bolognese and pizza capricciosa – Italy is famous for its cuisine around the world. But although many recipes are based on meat and dairy, you can…
Read the story →BEST WINE FESTIVALS IN ITALY THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS Italy is famous for its delicious food and there are lot of specialties that have become a symbol of the country all around…
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