A Life Romantic

Here are some of the errors I hear often or used to make myself when I first arrived in Italy.

So the editor of Italian Men’s Vogue got in touch with me this month to ask if I could write a piece for his next issue. I have a weakness for men’s publications, and L’Uomo, with its leaning towards the arts, business and culture, is a particular favourite. So of course I’m excited. Of course […]

It seems no one wants to admit what an art it is to make real friends as a foreigner in Italy when you first arrive.

I’ve just had brunch with two expats who have both spent well over a year living in Rome. We got into quite a debate because I mentioned that I still believe Italian males can be romantic and complete gentlemen. Try saying this in any piazza, discoteca or appartamento among female expats with some decent time […]

So a literary agent contacted me this week to discuss representing me and my book about running away to live in Italy. Can you believe it?!! After 20 minutes of squealing, cart-wheeling and jumping up and down like una matta, I took a breath and tried most earnestly to get a grip on reality. Dear reader, […]

Some survival techniques for Rome in August.

You don't need to speak Italian to find the Colosseum, the bathroom or hail a taxi... but if you have hopes of falling in love then the ability to compliment a local could very well come in handy.

Almost every visitor to Rome looks lustfully at the lives of locals. A holiday in Rome left Kylie Flavell convinced she had to leave everything and make a new life in Italy.