My way or the highway

I went to Rome... again. I don't know why but this city has something that attracts me, lures me, enchants me. Something that makes me wanna go there again and again. Is it the history hidden behind every corner, under every stone? Or maybe it's the energetic and chaotic vibe that makes me feel so excited? Or maybe it's just a cup of delicious cappuccino I can enjoy while watching the endless crowds of tourist, pilgrims and Romans in their crazy dance of a hurry.   Borghese Gardens, 2016 I have spend Easter holidays in Rome, but as I needed to find some peace  and quiet in order to perform my soulsearching, I decided to avoid the most popular touristic destinations such as Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona or Colloseum. And I must say it was a great decision. I have found some magic places and so I would like to share with you some of the memories that will probably stay with me forever.  1. The Pyramide of Gaius Cestius Piramide in ...

I know, this title sounds rather akward but my last stay in Bologna - the city known for its amazing cuisine, and called often 'la grassa' which means 'fat' – showed me that eating in Italy is not an easy game.     A good way to start a day, Italy 2016 It was a cold Wednesday when we arrived to Bologna and this was our last stop before coming back to Poland, so our plan was to eat some amazingly fat & decadent meal consisting of the traditional Emilia-Romagna specialities. Simply, we wanted some tortellini, ravioli, pasta al ragu and a nice dessert that will make our come back home easier to cope with.   It was 5 pm when we left the hotel and it was 7:20 when we sat down to the table. What have happened in between? Well, let's just say it turned out to be a long  and ehausting exploration expedition.  For two hours we were simply searching a decent place that is open, has some food which is not a snack, pizza or ...