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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Ristorante Lo Schiaccianoci in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 7, 2018 by stenoodie

September 7, 2018: For dinner on our single day in Pisa, we ate at Ristorante Lo Schiaccianoci. It took a while to get here since we were purposely avoiding “tourist trap” restaurants and wanted authentic local dining experiences. Ristorante Lo … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Hotel La Pace in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 6, 2018 by stenoodie

Sept. 7, 2018: We stayed at Hotel La Pace for one night when we visited Pisa, Italy. This hotel is super close to the train station (just a quick 2-minute walk). It’s located between shop buildings in a small alleyway … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Numeroundici in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 6, 2018 by stenoodie

September 7, 2018: We had the best lunch here in Pisa, Italy! Sometimes, the best spots really are those that you stumble upon in small cities. We came across this unassuming cafeteria-style restaurant called Numeroundici when the one that we … Continue reading →

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La Pasticceria Siciliana bakery in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 5, 2018 by stenoodie

September 4 to 7, 2018: We were so lucky to be able to stay at a BnB which provided daily included breakfast at a local cafe! The host must have struck a deal with this La Pasticceria Siciliana bakery in … Continue reading →

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Il Fornaio Bakery in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 5, 2018 by stenoodie

Sept. 6, 2018: It was such a hot and sunny day that we sought refugee inside this Italian bakery for some authentic pastries and snacks. There weren’t a lot of visitors here on a weekday at 3:30 p.m. After we … Continue reading →

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Rome, Italy 2018 ~ Day 4: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere, Tiber Island

Posted on November 1, 2018 by stenoodie

Thurs. Sept. 6, 2018. Day 4: It was a mildly relaxing day today with lots of sights to see but with mostly casual trips and sightseeing; nothing too ambitious like the past two days. 😀 We started with the first … Continue reading →

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Trattoria da Augusto in Rome, Italy

Posted on October 31, 2018 by stenoodie

September 6, 2018: Our BnB host highly recommended Trattoria da Augusto for an authentic “down home cooking kitchen” experience. We were certainly up for it and put it on our itinerary for the last day. Unfortunately, Trattoria da Augusto‘s dinner … Continue reading →

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Rome, Italy 2018. Day 3 ~ Colosseum, Double Pizzas, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Double Desserts

Posted on October 30, 2018 by stenoodie

Day 3. Wed. Sept. 5, 2018: On this third day of our Rome adventures, we hurriedly rushed out of the door again in order to make it to the breakfast place to grab our croissants and beverages and in order … Continue reading →

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Ristorante Sant’Andrea in Rome, Italy

Posted on October 25, 2018 by stenoodie

September 5, 2018: After marvelling at the magnificent Trevi Fountain, we browsed the nearby streets for a restaurant for dinner. Vince gave us a tip to look for restaurants with the “trattoria” word in it (which meant simple Italian dishes … Continue reading →

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Naumachia Ristorante in Rome, Italy

Posted on October 24, 2018 by stenoodie

September 5, 2018: After visiting the Colosseum, it was time for lunch. We crossed the street and passed by many tourist trap restaurants (as many as we could) before choosing Naumachia Ristorante. There were many customers dining in at this … Continue reading →