Cole and I are taking a big trip over the pond to Rome, Florence and Paris in the near future. I’m literally tingling with anticipation.
I have been given lots of advice for things to do, places to shop and delicious meals to eat from friends, but my theory is that I can never have enough. I am dying {and begging} for your suggestions. Please let me know your recommendations of things to do {or not to do} in these amazing cities. You know we love to eat–especially at hidden local gems! In exchange for your advice, I promise for some incredible blog posts about the trip. Is that fair enough?
Ok, to sweeten the deal I will bring back a special package of Laduree macaroons to whoever offers up my favorite suggestion {restaurant, shop, museum, etc.}. I will personally mail them to you. {Obviously, Laduree is on the Paris short list!}
Also, I’m already struggling when I think about what to pack. A few years ago I took a trip to Europe with Ali and lost my suitcase. {Did I mention I had packed everything I owned in that bag?} I never ever got the bag back. I would say that I am most certainly scarred for life? Needless to say, this notorious overpacker will absolutely not be checking a bag. How brilliant is this idea from Habitually Chic to pre-plan and photograph outfit choices?!? I’m hoping to be this prepared.
Comment on the post or email your suggestions to niki@paperyandcakery.com and start dreaming about those macaroons….
xoxo, au revoir & arrivederci!
Niki
Rome is Amazing!
If you have time you just take a day trip out to Tivoli. Its fabulous and easy to get there by train or bus.
In Rome, if you are looking for a tasty easy lunch. At the Trevi Fountain look to the right, see the pharmacia? in the back is the mos amazing selection of paninis..buy panini and then watch all the craziness that is Trevi Fountain!
The best meal I ever had in my life (and we travel and eat a LOT) was at Spirito DiVino in Rome. It's in Trastevere, across the river, in an old house. It's supposedly older than the Coliseum, and it has an incredible old wine cellar that the owner will show you if you ask. It's a family business, so mom cooks amazing food, dad helps you navigate the menu (and he's hysterical, I ordered pate and he wouldn't take it off the table until I'd eaten enough to satisfy him), and the son is the sommelier. I dream of going back to Rome just to go back to that restaurant.
Amazing! My boyfriend and I are currently planning a post-college graduation trip to the exact same destinations, I can't wait!
I will be mooching off of your reader's suggestions, hope you don't mind:)
-Katherine
http://www.sparklefarklediary.blogspot.com
We're planning a honeymoon in Paris, Provence, Tuscany and Rome. Althou we're just at the beginnings of planning, so I don't have much to offer, but a friend has recommended getting dolled up and going to see the show at Moulin Rogue, or a picnic (with wine!) at Pont Neuf. I am interested in your finds! Have an awesome trip!!
Hi Niki,
What an exciting trip to plan for!
My husband & I went to Italy for our honeymoon 2 years ago & to Paris this fall so I have lots of recent wonderful memories
For Rome, our best meal by far was at Ristorante Rinaldi. We absolutely adored Rome, loved the energy and especially loved the Trevi Fountain at night.
In Florence, one of our favorite things we did was a bike tour with Tuscany Bike Tours. You start at a castle, sampling their olive oil and wine and then bike through the beautiful country side. Gorgeous! They also have a shuttled wine tour if biking isn't your thing.
From Florence we also took a day trip to Sienna which I thought was a beautiful city if you have a free day.
In Paris, our favorite restaurant was Le Comptior du Relais (I think you might need a reservation). We also did a walking tour with Paris Walks and really enjoyed it.
Have a wonderful time!
Michele