Milano, You Shouldn’t Have
I’ve just had one of the best weekends of my life. Outside the air is chilly. I’m sitting here on a Monday morning in…
How to Make a Roman Carbonara at Home
The recipe of Roman Carbonara.
Why read in Rome?
Bookshop in Rome and books for italophiles
Expat Survival Guide: Part 2
The ultimate survival guide for expats living in Rome. Part II.
It’s okay to be a snob. Here’s why.
The ugliness is abrasive. Instinctively, I wrap my trench tighter across by chest and stride through customs, as though shielding myself from the sheer…
Villa di Campolungo
Villa di Campolungo, a charming agriturismo nestled in the hills of Fiesole in rural hamlet that dates back to 1427.
The Expat Survival Guide
The ultimate survival guide for expats living in Rome. Part I.
Five Things You Must Do In Ponza
The Best Things to Do and See in Ponza, Italy As a travel journalist, I’ve seen some bellissime isole here in Italy, however, Ponza…
The art of eating well in Rome
When Italians speak of any destination – be it a city, a village, a beach – the inevitable question “Si mangia bene li’?” (does…
What Was Your Impression of Rome…?
What is it about this city? What is that intangible euphoria you’re feeling when you step outside? Do you find yourself writing emails to…
The girl who wanted a fairytale
Once upon a time I came on holiday to Italy and fell, like you, madly in love with everything. I thought to myself, this…
You know you’re becoming Italian when…
The First Signs You’re Becoming Italian … It’s 10.30pm and you’re still deciding where to go for dinner. … It’s May but you’re still…
In pursuit of pleasure
The other night I was invited to a friend’s house for an impromptu dinner. I arrived at his palazzo around 11pm and even waiting…
Why I don’t agree with the Romans
I’m writing this from a villa in Tuscany, lying beside a swimming pool, still drenched in sunshine at seven in the evening. And as…