When I was working in South Africa, a friend who loves secluded tropical islands, suggested a quiet girls’ retreat.  We…

Swapping European winter weather for sunny Sri Lankan days was the best decision ever.  The historic Galle Face Hotel is…

It’s not every year that your birthday falls on a Saturday and what better way to spend it than attending…

I took advantage of the local holiday this week to see the Fendi Artisans of Dreams Exhibition, which is open…

The Romanian Embassy in Italy organized an evening of Romanian music in Rome on December 1.  The Embassy held the…

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is famous for investment banking and its high concentration of castles, but did you know…

Valentina Manduchi of Apsara Dance hosted prominent Kathak dancer Anurekha Gosh at the Centro Incontrando for her first performance in Rome on November…

Its beginning to feel like winter in Rome.  The temperatures are finally dipping, but Christmas decorations are not up yet…

“To go back to tradition, is the first step forward” – African proverb Stumbling upon unique cultural events such as…

One of my favorite restaurants in Rome is ironically a Lebanese place.  Despite my obsession with Spaghetti alle Vongole (and…

Eid Mubarak! It’s Nadia taking over the Dolce and Masala blog again today to share one of my favorite childhood…

What are pulses, do you ask?  I wondered the same thing when I arrived in Rome and kept hearing references…

Algeria’s geographical location in North Africa has historically placed it at the crossroads of diverse civilizations and empires, which have…

I wanted a positive post to kick off 2019. Ironically, heading back to work provided the inspiration and reminded me…

Today’s post features a pulse recipe from my sister Nadia and her son, who is our own little junior Master…

Valentina Manduchi of Apsara Dance hosted prominent Kathak dancer Anurekha Gosh at the Centro Incontrando for her first performance in Rome on November…

I didn’t understand all the hype about the Roman staple pasta dish – Cacio e Pepe – until I tried…

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is famous for investment banking and its high concentration of castles, but did you know…