A Taste of Tivoli 🌿

A little escape from Rome 🌿

Leaving the busy streets of Rome behind, Tivoli feels like stepping into another world.

Walking through the beautiful gardens of Villa d’Este, surrounded by fountains, old stone terraces and towering cypress trees, I quickly understood why this place has attracted visitors for centuries.

Sometimes the best travel moments begin when you leave the big city behind.

A taste of Tivoli 🇮🇹

Exploring somewhere new always makes me curious about the local food.

Here I discovered Scafata — a rustic dish made with broad beans, peas, artichokes and potatoes. Simple ingredients, seasonal vegetables and plenty of Italian flavour.

It is exactly the kind of food I love: uncomplicated, comforting and made to be enjoyed slowly.

Slow afternoons in Tivoli 🍇

Tivoli has another little local treasure — Pizzutello grapes.

These distinctive grapes have a long tradition in the area and are a beautiful reminder of how closely food, seasons and local culture are connected in Italy.

Sitting above the landscape in the warm afternoon light, with nowhere to rush to, was the perfect way to end my day in Tivoli.

Sometimes the simplest moments are the ones you remember most.