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.
Travel, Wine, And Food On A Budget In Tuscany Tuscany View Italy’s precious jewel, the luscious region of Tuscany, encompasses Florence, the culturally rich city that sparked the Renaissance, and endless stretches of green,…
Read the story →Navigating Venice’s Modern And Contemporary Art Dazzling, timeless, and wonderfully entwined with the sea, Venice has been admired worldwide as a prominent center for art and aesthetics for centuries. Artists of all kinds are…
Read the story →Spending The Perfect Easter In Florence Easter is a special time in Florence. As scenes of solemn masses its dozens of churches are given new lease of life; its streets are awash with the…
Read the story →The Perfect Mother-Daughter (or Son) Trip To Rome Mothers in every country and culture are extremely special to the people who love them and the communities they live in. Italians know and understand this;…
Read the story →Chasing Down The Best Coffee In Florence Photo credit: Cindy Duran Florence might be most famous for its art and architecture, but its lesser-known coffee culture is undergoing a renaissance of its own. Tradition and…
Read the story →Italy’s Three Best Road Trips Splendid Road In Tuscany Hitting the road with a mapped out itinerary is one of the best ways to discover and experience Italy. Road trips are always adjustable; any…
Read the story →A Guide To Florence’s Markets Shopping at markets is a deep-rooted tradition in Italy that dates back over a thousand years. Going to ‘il mercato’ either daily or weekly is just as normal as…
Read the story →Our Ultimate Guide To Food And Wine Tasting In Tuscany Photo credit: Casa Chianti Classico It’s no secret that the Italians have a loving relationship with their food. I’m not just talking about the owners…
Read the story →What to Expect When Visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum House of the Mosaic, Herculaneum. Pinterest It’s often said that with its abundant wealth of history Italy is like a window into the past. More than…
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