Republic Day in Rome – a Reduced Affair in 2012

Today is a national public holiday in Italy and marks the 66th anniversary of the [...]

Rome’s I Parioli – No Trastevere for me!

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

Abruzzo: Food, Feast, More Food & Pork!

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

Happy Birthday Roma!

I just found out that it’s a little someone’s birthday this weekend! On Saturday 21 [...]

To Rome With Love

Woody Allen’s latest film, To Rome With Love fittingly had its world premiere in Rome [...]

Drills, Hammers and a Jesus Party to Remember

Since moving to Rome I have learnt to use a drill. I have also used [...]

My first Roman Easter

Happy Easter everyone or Buona Pasqua a tutti! As promised, here’s a little run down [...]

Easter in Rome

Lots of friends and family back home have been asking about what Easter is like [...]

Eating Italy Food Tour

Now I’ve visited Rome as a tourist probably more than 20 times in my life… [...]

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On a long weekend in Roma

It’s the first time in a long time I haven’t been in Melbourne for the [...]