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.
Calabria vs. Puglia Beach In Calabria Region Italy is renowned for many things. It boasts an immense cultural patrimony (with more UNESCO world heritage sites than any other country), an enviable array of artworks…
Read the story →Beating the Heat in Rome Summer in Rome It is undeniable that the entire summer season in Italy is hot, especially in busy cities like Rome. Regardless of the heat, The Eternal City is…
Read the story →Staking Out Florence’s Finest Bistecca Alla Fiorentina There’s an old Tuscan proverb that perfectly captures Florence’s culinary culture: “chi non carneggia, non festeggia”—“those who don’t eat meat don’t know how to celebrate.” Bold, red-blooded,…
Read the story →When It Rains It Pours: Florence’s Flood Of 1966 A few months back, during a somewhat challenging week at work, an Italian colleague introduced me to one of his country’s best-loved idioms: piove sempre…
Read the story →Italy’s Best Islands Travellers often overlook visiting the spectacular small islands that dot Italy’s glorious coastline and majestic lakes and lagoons. Trips to Sardinia and Sicily, the two largest islands in the Mediterranean…
Read the story →Arty Italy – who knew? Botticelli’s Allegory of Spring Food, wine and art are all synonymous with Italy. And as an Art History post-grad and a food and wine lover, these were all major…
Read the story →Where to Find the Best Gelato in Florence No trip to Italy would be complete without indulging in one of the country’s best loved culinary offerings: gelato. Shops that specialize in the stuff –…
Read the story →Street Shopping In Palermo: The Best Markets & Street Food It is no wonder that Palermo has recently been named Italy’s 2018 capital of culture. Not only is the Sicilian capital overflowing with impressive…
Read the story →A Traveler’s Guide To The 2017 Giro D’italia Photo credit: Pinterest Grit, sweat, speed, pain, and desire; these are what the brave riders of the Giro d’Italia embrace as they embark on twenty-one days…
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