Celebrity Travel: Go away with Elly Griffiths
A: Rome is my favorite city for a weekend break. From Rome, it’s an easy trip to Ostia. You can get there on the subway and there are two stations. Lido di Ostia is a charming seaside resort and Ostia Antica is a wonderfully preserved Roman town – even more atmospheric than Pompeii.
Q: What untapped destination should people know about?
A: If you like the idea of Italy, but want somewhere without tourists, go to Sperlonga in Latina. It’s beautiful (with) glorious sandy beaches, picturesque harbor and a historic town center that includes a Roman villa. Terracina, to the west, is also lovely.
Q: What was the first trip you took as a child?
A: I remember going to Paris with my parents when I was nine. It was the first time I’d been abroad. When my dad and I went up the Eiffel Tower, my mother got involved in a student protest on the street below. When we got back to the ground, she was shouting,
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité!” at the police.
Q: What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A: That the English are terrible at languages.
Q: If you could only pick one place to eat, would you prefer a food truck or fine dining?
A: I’d pick the Italian equivalent of a food truck. You can eat wonderful food at any roadside café in Italy, even in service stations – especially Cantagallo near Bologna.
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