Glass Hostaria – for absolute class in Rome

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of participating in an exclusive food event organised [...]

Rome Stuff for you

Through living in Rome, blogging and social media, I’ve met so many wonderful and interesting [...]

Berlin: for the first – definitely not the last – time

This week I excitedly packed my bags and made the 1:45 hour trek from Rome [...]

A Swim in the Lake and Melting Gelato: Summer is coming!

Here in the northern hemisphere, June 20 will mark the summer solstice. Sounds fancy, but [...]

Rome’s I Parioli – No Trastevere for me!

On a warm sunny spring Sunday I ventured into what for me was the unknown… [...]

Sombre Weekend in Italy: Bomb Attack & Earthquake

Italy’s southern and northern regions have this weekend been devastated by two separate tragic events [...]

Rome Underground: Catacombs, Crypts & Bones!

Over the past 10-ish years you could say I’ve spent a lot of time in [...]

Abruzzo: Food, Feast, More Food & Pork!

I’m currently enjoying a little mini break away from Rome in Abruzzo. This region of [...]

More! You know you’re living in Italy when..

These lists usually have a little negative connotation or recount pure Italian absurdities… But here [...]

The Future of Italy: Politics, Culture & the Economy

Some of you know that my background lies not in writing, food or travel as [...]