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Pantheon – meh

Jul 122012

One of the oldest buildings in Rome. One of the most impressive buildings in Rome and the world. Built to worship all gods. It has perfectly balanced 20 ton doors. It contains the largest dome in Rome. It has a giant hole in this dome.

So, you have certainly watched a history channel show on this building and have heard people talk at length about how impressive it is and how old it is and how it is an engineering marvel.

Now, let’s talk about the real pantheon experience. Continue reading »

Bruschetta (the real stuff) – not bad, not great

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Jul 122012

One common dish in Italy, which is served as an appetizer, is bruschetta. To the average American, this is something that may at first seem horrible (it kind of is lol), especially the first time that you see it. So, read on and figure out what it’s really like.

Now, there are many different variations on this and, in the U.S., you will find it often in snack-form. But, this is what I’m talking about:

Gelato – It’s Just Ice Cream…

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Jul 122012

So naturally, being in Italy, you have to try ‘Gelato.’ And I mean there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, this is one of the few times that you actually want to try one of the most popular dishes for a foreign country. You basically get to say that you have to eat ice cream in order to experience another culture. So, go ahead, be cultured, and enjoy the scrumptious descriptions of some very sweet ice cream …

Pizza in Italy – Rome

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Jul 122012

Naturally, the first thing that you or anyone should do when they get to Rome, or anywhere in Italy for that matter, is to eat. You’re probably hungry from all of those planes, trains, and well… automobiles. The FIRST thing that you have to eat when you get to Italy is Pizza. There is no other option, except maybe gelato, but that’s for another article.

So, let’s get to the pizza! Continue reading »

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