500 year anniversary of Raphael’s death in Rome
Rome was set to celebrate one of the art world’s biggest anniversary years. But like [...]
06
Apr
Apr
What Italy in lockdown has already taught the world about humanity
60 million people in lockdown. Italians don’t have a reputation for forming queues. Nor are [...]
18
Mar
Mar
Arrivederci Roma 2019 (from Melbourne)
Call me cheesy. A dreamer. Nostalgic. But when those John Lennon notes of War is [...]
31
Dec
Dec
Arrivederci Roma 2018 (from Melbourne)
I can’t help but get nostalgic at this time of year. I’m sure I’m not alone. [...]
29
Dec
Dec
Christmas (lights) in Rome
I have lived in Rome for 7 years and visited as a tourist for over [...]
12
Dec
Dec
Where to find the best pizza in Rome
From pizza al taglio (by the slice) to the classic roman style to the latest [...]
22
Oct
Oct
Drink Kong: Rome’s most exciting bar opening of the year
Rome isn’t London or Tokyo. It’s not New York or even my native Melbourne. Nor [...]
18
Oct
Oct
HeartRome Radio coming to you live
A new era is dawning. A new and thrilling chapter for HeartRome. I’m talking radio. [...]
24
Sep
Sep
Salina – the mountainous green heart of Sicily’s Aeolian Islands
There’s Italy, then there’s Sicily. And there’s Sicily and then there are the Aeolian islands [...]
18
Sep
Sep
Perpetual. Modern fine dining in the shadow of the Colosseum
You might think the Colosseum area is too touristy for a good meal. But the [...]
03
Jun
Jun